Have you ever felt ‘off’ somehow? Perhaps you’ve woken up in the morning and found sleep has not refreshed you? While most mums and mumpreneurs will experience overwhelm in their life, many do not recognise it until it becomes a serious problem and affects their health. That’s because we don’t always recognise the symptoms. We put them down as ‘life as a mum’ or just one of those things. In our next blog post we’ll be looking at how you can overcome overwhelm, and this is much easier to do if you recognise it early. That’s why we’re sharing five signs that you might be seriously overwhelmed.

When someone talks about you looking after your wellbeing, it can seem like a huge concept. If you’re already feeling overwhelmed, it may feel like an impossible task. But sometimes, it’s the small things that can make the difference. So, we’re sharing seven of our favourite quick tips for wellbeing. Pick one and give it a go!

1. Get In Nature

We talk a lot about getting amongst nature but that’s because it’s effective. There are many different takes on this. For example, forest bathing where you just sit amongst trees is growing in popularity. But equally, you might head out with your ...

Being busy has become something of a status symbol in recent times. It is almost as if we’re in competition to see how much we can cram into a day. Many people never get to clear their desk at work, however many hours they put in. As mums and mumpreneurs, we’re left with multiple responsibilities which we’re constantly trying to juggle. Whereas it was once the norm for children to have just one hobby, now there is pressure to be taking them to an inconceivable number of activities. The message we get is if we don’t manage to do a million and one things in the day, then we are failing in some w...

How can you experience more moments of joy in your life? In our last blog post, we cast our minds back to recognise the times in which we had experienced great happiness over the past year. But now, it’s time to do a little forward planning. When we’re more conscious about creating joy, we have more perspective about our lives. Rather than dwelling on things that have gone wrong, we can recall the joyous moments in our lives, too. But how can you bring more of it into your life? Here are three ways to help you begin...

1. Pause and Observe

Many people are put off by the term ‘mindfulnes...

January might seem like a lifetime ago, but it was likely that, back then, you set some goals that you wanted to achieve this year. But we never really know what’s going to come our way. Depending on what’s happened, you may find that you’re well on track to achieve your goals or realise that you’ve been blown completely off course by other things that have happened. But with children back to school, this can be a good time to realign yourself with what you want for this year. Here are our five tips for doing that.

1. Look back at your goals and re-assess

This can be a good time to look ...

Much has been written about the benefits of routines, especially for children. But that doesn’t mean that the same sorts of routines suit everyone. Some people feel safer with a rigid routine that’s followed daily. Others find this stifles their creativity and prefer more freedom. But all of us will have routines to some extent. But we’re going to explore three routines that can be particularly beneficial for families. That’s not to say that all of these are right for everyone – but take a look and see which could reduce stress and friction in your household.

The Bedtime Routine

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When you think back over your favourite memories, it’s not usually the everyday activities that come to mind. It’s also often that they’re not made up of the latest technology or most expensive spends. In fact, they’re often the simpler things in life – those that we’ve perhaps done spontaneously. While we talked about how to be more spontaneous in this month’s newsletter, in this blog post, we’re exploring five ways that you can create memories this summer, whatever it may or may not bring. Let’s dive in.

1. Hand over the reigns to the children

We touched on this when we talked about s...

How can you make your summer activities more sustainable? This month we've been looking at how you can be more eco-friendly during the summer months. We've explored day-to-day life and the big family summer holiday. But you are also faced with at least six weeks of entertaining the children. So, today’s blog explores five different sustainable summer activities for the family.

1. Explore The Great Outdoors

There are a ridiculous amount of choices when it comes to the great outdoors. There's splashing and swimming in outdoor lakes or the sea, climbing hills and mountains, bike rides arou...

We all want to do our bit for the environment, and this has only become more pressing as we witness the changes happening to our planet. But you and your family also want a summer holiday. In fact, you deserve one. This month we're talking all about sustainable summers, and the family holiday is no different. That’s why we’re sharing five ways in which you can have a more eco-friendly summer holiday.

1. Sleep Under Canvas

While the all-inclusive hotels in hot destinations can be alluring, many children love camping and sleeping under canvas. They tend to spend more time outdoors, have m...

Improving your flexibility and adaptability is not only beneficial during pandemics. As we saw in last month's blog post, there are numerous benefits, including increasing your chances of success. But HOW do we go about developing these skills? How exactly do we become more flexible and adaptable without creating more stress or resistance? Here are our top tips.

1. Stretch Your Comfort Zone

Often, when you feel uncomfortable about being flexible, it's because it will take you outside your comfort zone. However, stretching your comfort zone is much easier when you’re not under pressure or...