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...

We're willing to bet that you've experienced more moments of joy throughout 2021 than you initially thought. It is human nature for the adverse events to stick in our minds more when we think back over the past year. And, if we’re not careful, these can begin to dominate our thoughts, leaving us feeling like we’ve had a terrible year. When this happens, we often find ourselves hoping and praying that next year will be better. But today, we want to encourage you to find the moments of joy that did exist so that you can think more positively about 2021.

Recalling past moments of joy can be ...

How can you be more courageous? This month, we have been exploring how bravery can improve your life and chances of achieving your goals. We also looked at 5 traits of bravery. But what if you discovered that you're not being very brave in your life? Well, today we are looking at 5 different ways in which you can start being more courageous. Have a read through and then commit to using one of these tips in the next couple of weeks.

Make A Habit Of Stepping Out Of Your Comfort Zone

Think of courage as a muscle that you can build. Being brave means stepping out of your comfort zone. This,...

What does being brave mean? What does it look like? This month we're talking about being courageous. However, we don't always recognise when we are being brave and that can make it difficult to judge whether we are being courageous. Therefore, we're sharing 5 traits of being brave that you can look out for and see how you're doing.

1. Overcoming Adversity

We all experience hard times and moments. It is often during these times that we give up on our dreams and goals or decide that they are just too unrealistic. However, when someone is being courageous rather than letting adversity beat...

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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How can you make gratitude a part of your daily life? This month we’ve looked at the multitude of benefits that can come from a gratitude practice. However, it can be easier said than done to introduce something new into your life. That’s why we’re rounding up some of our favourite ways of making it a daily habit for you and the family.

1. Keep A Diary

This is one of the most popular methods for practising gratitude. Some people like to use a small diary, and others treat themselves to a new notebook or journal. The idea is that you write down a few things you are grateful for that day....

Gratitude – Is it just this decade's fad, or is there scientific evidence that proves it's beneficial? In this month's newsletter, we shared a small story that demonstrated how gratitude can work. But as a busy mum or mumpreneur, you’re probably wondering if it’s worth the effort. If you’re going to try something new, you want the reassurance that it will do you some good. That’s why in this blog post, we’re digging into the science of gratitude.

Gratitude & Life Satisfaction

Over the years, there have been numerous studies that have found positive results from practising gratitude. For ...

How can you start attracting more of what you want into your life? Earlier this month, we looked at the law of attraction and the lessons we've learned from using it. But now it's time to step into it and use this law in your everyday life. That’s why we’re sharing our top three ways in which you can easily use it. Don’t feel like you need to start all of them at once. Pick one that feels most comfortable and start there.

1. Gratitude

A daily gratitude practice is useful for the law of attraction because it helps you get in the right frame of mind. As we know, for you to attract good things, ...

Does it really make that much of a difference, or is it just a load of old hogwash? In this month's newsletter, we talked about the concept known as “the law of attraction”. When many first hear about it, they can find themselves resisting it, believing it's too woo-woo. But the truth is, much of it has a scientific basis. It’s also natural for our brains to mistrust something that is new to us. The law of attraction can do more than just manifest more of what you want in your life. Here are seven lessons we’ve learned from applying the law of attraction in our lives.

1. It Won’t Land In ...