As 2016 approaches you may look back on 2015 and feel you could have achieved more. Make sure 2016 is a year to remember by planning your goals at the beginning of the year and creating a plan to help you achieve them. So, what does 2016 hold for you? Will you realise your lifelong ambition, create a balanced family life or improve your health and wellbeing?

If you find yourself looking back on 2015 and feeling disappointment that your life has become stagnant or that you are bogged down by the daily routine of being a mum and running a household, then 2016 is the time for change and time...

With the festive period only a matter of weeks away, it may already seem like your to do list is bigger than old Saint Nicks himself! Unlike Santa, you may not have an army of elves to help with your workload, but you do have organisation and planning tools to help you get through this busy time.

Any mum who works will tell you how hard it can be to manage time and to-do tasks in the build up to Christmas. As a mumpreneur it can be even harder, as you are juggling the stress of running your own business, finding quality family time and preparing for Christmas.

Plan, Plan, Plan There is a...

Christmas on its own can be stressful enough, throw running your own business into the mix and you could potentially have the recipe for a stress overload! Take action now so you don’t reach the point of no return by setting up strategies well in advance of the festive season that will enable you to cope.

As the majority of women bear the brunt of Christmas preparation, it is understandable that this time of year fills a lot of mumpreneurs with dread rather than festive cheer. Here are a few ideas on how to effectively manage stress levels.

Setting predefined goals that focus on what...

The preparations for Christmas coupled with additional social events and late nights can leave mums feeling worn out. Early planning can help reduce the stress levels during the festive period, but mums also need to be sure they make time for themselves and their wellbeing to avoid feeling run down over Christmas.

Remembering to take care of yourself in the colder months – and especially through the festive period when Christmas preparations and socialising take priority – is of vital importance. Failing to take good care of yourself could result in feeling exhausted, run down...

The ‘perfect’ life is something to which many women aspire. The media and television have a lot to answer for; often extolling the virtues of the house with the white picket fence, 2.4 children and a pet Labrador.  But this ‘ideal’ doesn’t suit everybody.  We all have different aspirations, values and lifestyle choices.  It is important to remember that one person’s sunny day is another person’s opportunity to get burnt.  Put simply, we don’t all like the same things.

Aspire For Better
Juggling the roles of being a mum,...

Time is of the essence. As busy mums, we never seem to have enough of it and when we get some to ourselves, we need to make the most of it. Can you remember that last time you did a pastime you really enjoyed, such as reading a book, going for a walk, or perhaps having an uninterrupted bath? If you can’t remember, then it’s likely that you’re not getting enough time to yourself.

A Little Structure
Identifying your ideals can help bring structure to your schedule and reinforce your life balance. As a mum it’s worth considering your goals for your family and yourself,...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to run and grow your own business? If this question pops into your head on a regular basis, or if you see others around you taking the plunge, then perhaps it’s time for you to turn your dreams into reality and set up your own business.

Achieve The Ultimate Balance Think how nice it would be if you were your own boss. The decisions would be yours. The rewards would be yours. Running your own business often offers the flexibility to work when you are able, not when you have to. To achieve a better work-life balance, you can plan and fit your...

Creating calm isn’t as easy as it sounds. You need to make the most of it when the opportunity arises or alternatively plan in moments when you can devote some time to you. Calm is as much a state of mind as a physical environment, so uncluttering your thoughts and concentrating on positives can often be as beneficial to you as a physical rest from the day-to-day rush.

Unclutter Your Mind
You may find calm in many different ways. Every mum has their own concept of calm, her own ways of relaxing and switching off from a busy daily routine. Even half an hour of reading a good book or...

When you initially leave your job to set up your business at home, there will be some things you’ll inevitably miss. Your previous place of work may have had super-fast broadband, instant coffee machines and an onsite deli but none of that will bring you the new-found flexibility you’ll be realising from self-employment. So what great things will be created from your small beginnings?

You will be surprised by how much your productivity will increase when you work from home. Without typical office distractions, you’ll be able to get on with ease and finish your tasks far...

There are many reasons why mumpreneurs choose to set up their own businesses. Self-employment offers a way to achieve flexible hours, which helps mums to achieve a better life balance, respond to their children’s needs and fulfil their own job satisfaction. Whatever your motivation, setting your own goals to measure your success is key to what makes being a mumpreneur so appealing. At the beginning of a new year, establishing goals is a great way of measuring the success of your business. It also defines what you get out of being a mumpreneur.

Motivation Always remember why you...