3 Simple ways to set goals and keep them
Nov 25 2020
As a mum, we often put pressure on ourselves to be the all seeing, all omnipotent parent that is acutely aware of everything their child is doing. We want to be one of those wonder mums that you see in festive Hallmark movies and we crave to have the perfect relationship with our offspring. However, being a parent is much tougher than any glossy TV movie would have you believe. Your love for your children is unconditional but it still doesn’t mean you don’t find it tough to be their confidante, their friend, and their teacher. You need to set manageable goals for yourself as a parent. Take a look at how simple goal setting can be the key to a more fulfilling style of parenthood.
Top tips for balancing date nights, friend meet ups, and time with kids
Nov 25 2020
We all need balance in our lives. Balance between work and family. Friends and partners. Relaxation and intensity. There’s so much advice out there these days about the work/life balance and being mindful about how we approach it. But what happens if we take work out of that equation? How do we balance just the “life” part? There’s still so much demand for our time. There’s no doubt about it- date nights, friend meet ups, and time with kids can be incredibly nourishing and they should be moments we look forward to rather than something we need to balance. They are the important things. Not just another item on your to do list. And most importantly, these are precisely the moments that allow you to recharge and allow you to remember what balance is about. They add to your days rather than take away from the time that you have. Sometimes a busy lifestyle can make you forget what you like to do because it has been so long since you had time to do it. So how do we reach that balance and make sure we’re giving our time in a thoughtful and intentional way to those around us?
Win a year’s supply of Colour Catcher products to help save time and money on washing
Nov 24 2020
From rouge red socks staining whites to dye from denim jeans leaking – laundry disasters can be a massive pain. But thanks to Colour Catcher, you can save time spent separating your loads and mix your laundry with no bother. To show you how easy it is, and dare you to mix lights, darks and colours all together, Colour Catcher is offering four lucky winners a year’s supply of Colour Catcher products to help save time and money on washing.
Carb killers
Nov 23 2020
Last Christmas nobody could have predicted that after all the lunches and dinners, we would have spent months in isolation without many opportunities to do fitness and sport. Without exceptions, during lockdown we have all really struggled to motivate ourselves to exercise, and indulged in comfort food to compensate for the lack of motivation to do anything.
I have personally tried to do indoor exercise via personal trainers, PE with Joe and YouTube, diet and walking. But that was before the summer. The goal of feeling good with my body image in a bikini was motivating enough.
What is the ‘Write’ way for our children?
Nov 22 2020
The other day, my neighbour stopped to chat and introduced me to her 4-year-old granddaughter. Before I could say hello, she said proudly that she can count to 100 and write her name. This is not unusual and resonant of a growing pattern where adults seem to feel it is important to want their children to be able to read and write almost before they can speak.
So, what has prompted this urge? Do we need children to be able to sign their names by the age of three? Do they have their own chequebooks? I suspect it is part of our modern urge to teach children complex concepts far too early.
Love coach: How to reconnect after an argument
Nov 21 2020
Arguments happen in all relationships.
Research has shown that arguments are usual and does not mean you can’t have a long and happy relationship.
Couples therapy has taught me it’s how we argue and how we reconnect that matters.
A key characteristic of happy couples is that they turn towards each other after an argument.
They come together and try to understand the other, and while they might complain about the other’s actions, they never make it about their character.
Let’s look at some ways to reconnect once you have both calmed down.
