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....
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...
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...
How long has it been since your mind felt serene? If it’s been a while, then this blog post is for you. We're used to decluttering physical spaces, but we don't often talk about this in terms of our brains. But decluttering your mind will help you achieve more and improve your mental wellbeing. Here are five tips on how you can do precisely that.
1. Write Things Down
We can spend all day distracted from what we're supposed to be focusing on because so many other things pop into our heads. This clutter slows our brains. Rather than trying to hold everything in your...
Some things that clutter up our minds can be easy to spot. For example, we often know that we’re trying to hold too much information in our minds, yet we still do it. However, there are a few things that are not so easy to recognise. Not only do they clutter our minds, but they also put an enormous obstacle in our path. Today, we’re sharing three sneaky obstacles that may have slipped into your life unnoticed.
1. So-called Friends
Just because someone is your friend doesn’t mean that they are a real one. It’s a sad fact of life that sometimes those we are...
If you’ve done the hard work of decluttering your home or even one room, how can you keep it that way and look after the planet at the same time? Earlier this month, we looked at the benefits of clearing the clutter and ways you could do it with minimal impact on the environment. Today, we're looking at how you can keep clutter-free and be eco-friendly at the same time, so there's double the impact! Here are our top three tips.
1. Go Paper-free
One of the biggest causes of clutter in both our homes and workspaces is paperwork. We tell ourselves we’ll sort through it...
You've got the marigolds at the ready and are raring to go! It's the perfect time of year to have a declutter, but you'd like to do it with minimal impact on the planet. The effect of global warming has become ever more prevalent during our lifetime and, quite rightly, you want to do your bit. In this week's blog post, we're sharing our tips for decluttering and keeping it green.
1. Recycle
Do you remember Bob The Builder’s slogan, “reduce, reuse, recycle"? It is, in fact, great advice to follow when decluttering too. Let's start with recycling. All sorts of things...
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When you’re a mum running a business, you can spend half your time feeling like you don’t know whether you’re coming or going. The list of things that need tackling can be endless and you find yourself waking up at night remembering something important that you’ve previously forgotten. However, implementing organisation systems can save you time and help you get back on top. Here are three that you can easily implement within your business.
1. Filing System
It’s easy to get overrun with paperwork and the trouble is that this can lead to you wasting hours...
In last week’s newsletter, we talked about how easy it is to get overwhelmed with everything that we have to do as mums or mumpreneurs. However, I also promised to help you avoid this with some recommended organisation systems. In this blog, we’re focused on the home and ways in which you and your family can get more organised and save time. Here are my top three systems.
1. Meal Planning
How many times have you hunted around in the fridge or freezer to find something for dinner? Or realised that you have a crucial ingredient missing? This can involve unnecessary trips to the...
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