Do you remember summer holidays way back when you couldn’t wait to get to the beach wearing your skimpiest bikini, ready to impress whoever looked your way? Nowadays, do you look upon family holidays with a pang of dread, wondering how much of yourself you can hide under your sarong, sun hat and layers of Factor 40?

Of course, I’m an absolute advocate of staying safe in the sun but my point here is all about having summer-ready confidence! For so many mums, the summer months, family holidays and heat tend to mean difficult clothing choices and frizzy hair! So, how can you...

When life is already hectic and your diary seems to be bursting with things to do and places to be, finding time for yourself may seem challenging! Yet, it is vital you start making time for yourself before your health and well-being starts to seriously suffer.

The first thing you must do is identify what it is you would like to do during your time-out. Or, to put it another way, what personal goals would you like to achieve now you’ve committed to making the time to fulfil your own needs?

Time for self-care can be spent doing anything that makes you feel happy, fulfils your needs and...

Life as a 21st Century mum can be challenging and exhausting as we try to fit as much into our lives as possible. Add to that the pressures we place on ourselves to do everything properly as well as the expectations we think others have of us, is it any wonder we struggle from time to time?

What we really must celebrate about 21st Century women is their ability to cope and succeed in a vast array of situations. As a successful mumpreneur, you juggle your family life with a successful business, and somehow you manage to complete everything that needs to get done week after week.

The...

So many mums I meet have little time for themselves and, when they do get to enjoy some time out, it is considered an indulgence, leaving them feeling guilty for having time away from their family and ‘usual’ responsibilities. The issue for many mums is they don’t consider self-care to be a major priority yet it must be at the top of the list of these ‘normal’ duties!

Depriving yourself of vital self-care will have a dramatic and detrimental effect on your health and well-being. Emotionally, you will feel frustrated, resentful and under-valued, potentially...

So many mums disregard the importance of finding time for self-care and the benefits it can bring to their health and well-being. Yet, allowing yourself time to fulfil your own needs can be life-changing for you and it can have a positive impact on your children and others around you.

A mum can be defined as The Carer. You care for the health, education, development, success, shortcomings, strengths and weaknesses of your children. You care about the needs, happiness and worries of your partner. You care about the well-being of your extended family members. You care about the cleanliness...

So many mums disregard the importance of finding time for self-care and the benefits it can bring to their health and well-being. Yet, allowing yourself time to fulfil your own needs can be life-changing for you and it can have a positive impact on your children and others around you.

A mum can be defined as The Carer. You care for the health, education, development, success, shortcomings, strengths and weaknesses of your children. You care about the needs, happiness and worries of your partner. You care about the well-being of your extended family members. You care about the cleanliness...

Do you often feel that when it comes to getting your child or children involved in household chores, you might as well be pulling teeth! Here are some great ways to ensure your child understands the value and importance of working together as a team to help maintain a happy family life.

Encourage your child to get involved in cooperative tasks. Not only will this help them learn how to work together but it will also boost their self-esteem. Acknowledge the great job they are doing whether it’s making their beds each morning or helping a younger sibling to get dressed.

Asking your...

Mums’ Struggles Made Simple [MSMS]

Having the confidence to live your life according to your core values will enable you to become the woman you truly want to be. If you feel like you have lost your sparkle since becoming a mum, increasing your self-esteem and self-worth will boost your confidence and help you to rediscover your true self.

Empowering Mumpreneurs supports and nurtures mums to rediscover their true identity by encouraging them to not only identify lifelong goals but to also create a step-by-step plan to make each one a reality. Confidence is often the greatest obstacle...

Do you accept yourself and like yourself the way you are? Do you feel valued and needed? Do you accept criticism without feeling put down? Do you speak up for yourself and share your true thoughts and feelings? Do you take time regularly to take care of yourself in every way? Do you approach most situations with confidence?

Since becoming a mum, do you believe you have lost your confidence and have little self-esteem? Are you ready to reclaim your lost sparkle, accept the woman you are and start living a life filled with confidence, balance and joy?

Life as a mum can be pretty hectic. In...

Mums’ Struggles Made Simple [MSMS]

Many thanks to those of you who took the time to complete my survey about de-cluttering, Free Yourself From Clutter. I received a brilliant response from you and I hope some of the solutions I provide in this article can bring some calm to your clutter chaos! 

i) The first survey question asked about the type of clutter in your home and the majority of you answered ‘paperwork, newspapers and magazines’. This clutter problem can actually be resolved easily if you establish a few processes into your daily routine. Here’s how you...