Often in life, as well as in business, we aspire to achieve what others have. We tend to base our goals on material possessions: a new car, a bigger house or the latest mobile phone. Are these really the reasons you went into business or are they a symbol of status in the minds of others?

Keeping up with the Joneses can be an exhausting exercise, especially when you don’t enjoy the results of your labour. The goals you set for 2012 must relate to your personal desires, business aspirations and what you most value in life. Most mumpreneurs set up in business for the following reasons:

I have listened to your feedback and have created some exciting new programmes, products and services for 2012 that will delight you!

I would like to thank you for the overwhelming response to the survey distributed at the end of 2011. It really helped me to understand and clarify what it is you need and want in 2012!

I am proud to introduce new supportive and inspiring materials that will be launched throughout the year to support you on your journey towards achieving great confidence, balance and joy!

CLASSIE Mums Club
For mums who want to enjoy an easier, more fulfilling and happier life...

I have listened to your feedback and have created some exciting new programmes, products and services for 2012 that will delight you!

I would like to thank you for the overwhelming response to the survey distributed at the end of 2011. It really helped me to understand and clarify what it is you need and want in 2012!

I am proud to introduce new supportive and inspiring materials that will be launched throughout the year to support you on your journey towards achieving great confidence, balance and joy!

CLASSIE Mums Club

For mums who want to enjoy an easier, more fulfilling and happier life...

Do you have aspirations for a better life? Do you wonder where the real you went when you became a mum? Do you need to find time for you? How would achieving your greatest goals change your life?

So many mums feel trapped by their situation and view their lives as a constant cycle of kids, work, washing, cleaning and errands. Life can seem monotonous, tedious and without focus. Isn’t it time you took control and did something for you that would give you immense fulfilment, satisfaction and pleasure?

If you have lifelong goals that will improve your happiness and wellbeing, whilst...

Do you have aspirations for a better life?
Do you wonder where the real you went when you became a mum?
Do you need to find time for you?
How would achieving your greatest goals change your life?

So many mums feel trapped by their situation and view their lives as a constant cycle of kids, work, washing, cleaning and errands. Life can seem monotonous, tedious and without focus. Isn’t it time you took control and did something for you that would give you immense fulfilment, satisfaction and pleasure?

If you have lifelong goals that will improve your happiness and wellbeing, whilst...

Wow! How do you feel post festivities? We hope you enjoyed a truly magical Christmas Day with your loved ones but what we really want to know is whether you enjoyed some time out to relax and enjoy quality time with your family!

It is more than likely you have spent the last few weeks, or even months, rushing around preparing for this special time of year. Generally, life can be extremely hectic but Christmas time causes an increase in activity and stress! What better time than a bank holiday to relax, unwind and reflect on how much you have achieved this year?

We hope this Christmas time...

Congratulate yourself for everything you have accomplished in 2011! If you’re unsure why you deserve such praise, read on!

As a busy mum (and let’s face it you are!) you should be able to acknowledge and feel proud about everything you do for your family. Whether you’re expecting a baby, raising a young family or you are now a bit of a pro with a brood of teenagers, you will undoubtedly be giving your very best to your children and it is for this you should feel immensely proud. Recognise how much you do to enrich the lives of your family.

If you take some time to reflect...

At Christmas time, we at Empowering Mums try to put all our great techniques and tips into action: being as organised as possible, using our time effectively and enjoying quality time with our families. We simply cannot achieve all this without the help of our Christmas Checklist and this year we’d like to share it with you!

Make A List, Check It Twice!
List all the jobs you need to get done and all the things that must be bought for the big day. Not only will it free up some room for non-Christmas thoughts, it will give you a quick reference guide to refer to. Try to prioritise your...

As busy mums, it is likely you’ve little time to address the issue of clutter in your home. We’re not talking about the odd messy room that you are continually tidying, it’s all the ‘stuff’ you hoard on shelves, in wardrobes, in the garage or in your attic. Have you ever considered how much money you could make by selling off unwanted or unused possessions?

The first thing to consider here is how you feel about all the unwanted items that are cluttering up your home. Are you shocked by all the things you have amassed, do you feel guilty about the money...

Living on a budget helps you to make more of your money long term. If you like the sound of this, we hope we can share some great ideas to help you to budget more effectively now and in the future.    

Track your income and expenditure. Identify how much money you have coming in against how much you spend each month. Analyse where you could instantly save money. Could you reduce your phone and Internet tariffs? Are you paying too much for insurance premiums? Do you utilise your monthly gym membership effectively? You can easily resolve these questions by calling up your...