January, with its chilly days and post-holiday lull, often brings with it a case of the blues. It's a time when the festive cheer has faded, and the reality of our routines sets back in. But here’s the good news: even amidst these blues, we can find ways to thrive and maintain a positive mindset. Let’s explore why January can feel so challenging and, more importantly, how we can counteract this with effective strategies.

Understanding The January Blues

Why does January hit us so hard? For many of us, it's a combination of factors. The excitement of the holidays has passed, leaving behin...

As we stand on the brink of 2024, it's crucial to acknowledge that even the best-laid plans can take unexpected turns, especially when you’re a mum or mumpreneur. Life has a way of throwing curveballs, and as moms and mumpreneurs, we're all too familiar with the unexpected twists that can redefine our plans. The key to triumph in the coming year lies not in avoiding change but in embracing it with strategies that fortify our resilience and steer us towards purposeful growth. It's not the absence of challenges that defines us; it's our ability to adapt and navigate change that paves the way for...

Hello, amazing mums! The holiday season is approaching, and we all know what that means—baking, decorating, and a dash of holiday chaos. But what if this year, we turned that hectic to-do list into a chance to make heartwarming memories with our little ones? November is the perfect month to get a head start on Christmas preparations, and there's no reason we can't make it a family affair. Here are some engaging activities that not only prepare you for the holidays but also provide invaluable family bonding time.

DIY Christmas Decorations

Why settle for store-bought decorations when you ...

So far in August, we’ve learnt about planning ahead and letting go. Now, as we soak up the last of the summer rays, let's dive into the final piece of our summer survival puzzle: figuring out what truly matters and pouring our energy into those areas. And yes, this involves ditching some of your less important tasks!

You're probably wondering, what exactly counts as 'less important' tasks? Simply put, these are tasks that, if left undone or done less often, wouldn't significantly affect your business or personal life.

Spotting The Less Important Tasks

But how can you spot these time-th...

Summer is in full swing and if you’re anything like us, you might be feeling the stretch between juggling your responsibilities and making the most of the sunny season with your kids. It's tough, we know. Sometimes, to keep our sanity and joy, we need to accept that it's okay to 'let go' a bit during the summer.

You're probably thinking: "Let go? But I've got so much to do!" Yes, it sounds counterintuitive, but trust me on this one. Letting go doesn’t mean abandoning ship; it’s about acknowledging that you can't do everything, and that's perfectly okay.

So how can we ease off the pedal a lit...

Resilience is a great trait to have. But how do we develop it in the first place? In our previous blog post, we identified the key elements which lead to resilience: a positive mindset, adaptability, perseverance, and self-care. In this blog post, we dive into the specifics of how we can cultivate these traits as well as how they can help us as mums and mumpreneurs.

Element 1: Cultivating a Positive Mindset

A positive mindset is an essential part of resilience, and fostering it involves a conscious effort to focus on the bright side of every situation. To nurture this perspective, consi...

Imagine running a successful business was like baking a cake. You would gather your ingredients, follow a recipe, and if all goes well, you will end up with a delicious result. Now, what if I told you that the same could apply to resilience? Yes, just like baking, building resilience can be seen as a recipe, with different 'ingredients' coming together to create your unique 'Resilience Cake'.

So, what are these ingredients for resilience, and how can we as mumpreneurs mix them together to serve up success amid change? Let’s explore.

Ingredient 1: A Positive Mindset

A positive mindset ...

Let’s be real. Juggling our responsibilities as mums and mumpreneurs can be tough. Sometimes, we unconsciously hold ourselves back with limiting beliefs that undermine our confidence and prevent us from achieving our goals. In our last blog post, we shared ways in which you could identify and challenge your limiting beliefs. But in this blog post, we’re going a little further and sharing with you a three-step method that will ensure you transform your mindset, overcome self-imposed barriers and change those limiting beliefs, permanently.

Step 1: Change Your State

The first step in chang...

Recognising our limiting beliefs is the first step towards overcoming them. In last month’s newsletter we discussed some of the common ones that we see in mums and mumpreneurs. However, each of us experiences life differently, and therefore, we develop our own unique set of limiting beliefs. Often, we are unaware of them. However, we can only do something about them if we know what they are. In this blog post, we explore various strategies you can use to identify those beliefs and start to challenge them, so they hold less hold over you.

5 Ways To Identify Limiting Beliefs

Reflect on yo...

In today's fast-paced world, mums and mumpreneurs must juggle numerous responsibilities. This can make it difficult to cultivate healthy habits. But doing so promotes balance and fulfilment, leads to increased productivity, improved mental and physical well-being, and enhances personal and professional growth. It’s therefore seeds which many mums and mumpreneurs could benefit from planting! But where to start? Habits are often not formed consciously. However, in this blog post, we’re sharing five techniques which will support you to do just that.

Habit Stacking

Habit stacking involves p...