Do you have habits or patterns which are hindering your personal or professional growth? In this month’s newsletter, we discussed how habits can be a positive or negative. In today’s blog post we’re sharing a few techniques you can use to break the patterns which do not support you. While breaking unsupportive habits can be challenging, these techniques will help you overcome these patterns and break free.

The Mindful Awareness Approach

Start your day with a brisk walk around the block or a nearby park. This can help you wake up, get some fresh air, and prepare yourself for the day ahea...

Ever felt like you just want to step off the treadmill for a minute? For the world to stop spinning and give you time to take a breath? The life of a mum or mumpreneur is busy. But that doesn’t mean every minute needs to be so. In fact, taking a few minutes to step out of the fast-paced world, to relax and recharge, can do you the world of good, leaving you feeling refreshed and revived. Forest bathing allows you to do exactly that. It’s a natural way to reduce stress and improve your well-being. But what is it? And how do you do it? Welcome to your introduction to forest bathing.

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We know only too well that for busy mums and mumpreneurs, finding time to get outdoors and connect with nature can be a challenge. However, in this month’s newsletter, we saw how incorporating simple outdoor activities into your daily routine can have significant benefits for your physical and mental health. Many of these benefits are just what mums and mumpreneurs are seeking. But how can you incorporate the outdoors into your already busy life? We are sharing eleven simple ideas to help you get started. They may not all suit your lifestyle, but we think there’s something for everyone.

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The decision to have a family is usually a monumental one. But no matter how much we prepare ourselves, motherhood can still come as a shock. It is not uncommon to feel overwhelmed by the level of responsibility and the need to get it right. This often leads to mums and mumpreneurs feeling guilty if everything is not perfect. Because we recognise the importance of raising children, it doesn’t matter whether we have perfectionism tendencies or not. Mum guilt catches us all at some point. The end result is usually a lot of mind noise about whether we’re a good parent or not. That’s why, today, w...

With children running around your feet and maybe even a business to run, who has time for creating a clear mind? In fact, being a mum or mumpreneur only tends to increase the amount of mental noise you experience. However, in this blog post we share three common causes of mind clutter for mums and share simple strategies to help you overcome them. With a little effort and the right tools, you can quieten your mind and get on with the intentional living plans you created at the beginning of the year.

Cause #1: Stress And Anxiety

Being a mum and mumpreneur can be stressful, and this can le...

When you’re feeling completely overwhelmed, the last thing you want to hear are strategies which can help avoid these feelings. It’s too late for that. What you want is advice on what to do now or in that moment. It's important to remember that it's okay to feel overwhelmed and that there are steps you can take to help manage those feelings. In this blog we share some of the things you can do to reduce overwhelm and return to a sense of peace and calm.

1. Step Back

Sometimes, overwhelm hits us in a moment rather than it being something we feel continuously. When this happens it’s good t...

The best way to deal with overwhelm is to avoid it in the first place! As a mum or mumpreneur, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by the never-ending demands of parenting, running a household, and work. Sometimes, all you can focus on is getting through the day. Any thoughts of moving closer to your goals or intentions are pushed to the back of your mind and priority list. But that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. It’s important to realise we’re not suggesting you do it all – that’s a recipe for disaster, too. However, we’re sharing a few ways in which you can avoid feeling overwhelmed, which wil...

How can mums and mumpreneurs live a more intentional life on a day-to-day basis? Intentional living can feel like another expectation on your shoulders. There is already so much to do. However, being more intentional could actually be the solution. When you're intentional, you focus on what's really important in your life. That's why in this blog post, we're sharing how mums and mumpreneurs can be more intentional.

1. Media Consumption

A good place for you to start intentionality is with your media consumption. These days media surround us, whether this is an entire series being availab...

Being intentional takes effort. It requires you to make far more conscious choices rather than engaging the autopilot. As mums and mumpreneurs, our lives are already busy, often overwhelming. So, why should we consider intentional living? In this month’s newsletter, we discussed what living intentionally means. But in today’s blog post, we’re going to share five benefits of intentional living, so you can see it’s more than worth the effort.

1. Happiness

Isn’t this what we’re all striving for in the end? Studies have repeatedly linked intentional living to increases in happiness. This is...

How can you celebrate when something good happens? In this month’s newsletter, we discussed how you can review your year, seeking both things you could celebrate and lessons to learn. Generally, mums and mumpreneurs do not excel in celebrating their achievements. Often, we think it’s not a big deal and weighed down with a never-ending to-do list, we move onto our next task without a second thought. However, celebrating is essential for numerous reasons. It allows us to recognise what we should keep doing, supports a positive mindset, and improves motivation. How to celebrate, though, can be a ...