10 Things for a Working Mum's Weekend Routine
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10 Things for a Working Mum’s Weekend Routine

For many working mums, weekends feel less like a break and more like a frantic scramble to catch up on everything left undone during the week. Between piles of laundry, grocery runs, and spending meaningful time with family, it’s easy to feel like you’re sprinting to Monday morning rather than recharging.

But weekends are more than just two days on the calendar—they’re an opportunity to reset, refocus, and realign with your goals. As Brené Brown writes in Daring Greatly, “We need to let go of exhaustion as a status symbol and productivity as self-worth.” Your weekends deserve intentionality, care, and a sprinkle of joy.

How to make it work for working mums in the workplace
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The Invisible Load: A No-BS Guide for Working Mums Demanding More

The Hidden Reality of Working Motherhood in 2025

The landscape for working mothers in 2025 has reached a critical tipping point. While workplaces now offer hybrid models, remote options, and wellness initiatives, the reality remains that these ‘solutions’ often shift even more responsibility onto mothers. Behind the scenes of polished Zoom meetings and flexible schedules lies an undeniable truth: working mothers are carrying an invisible load that’s both overwhelming and exhausting.

In Lean In, Sheryl Sandberg observed, “We need to stop telling women they can have it all and start supporting them to have what they need.” The conversation has shifted from whether women can ‘balance it all’ to whether workplaces and partners are doing enough to support them.

Understanding the invisible load isn’t just about recognising it—it’s about addressing it head-on, demanding more from systems that continue to undervalue women’s contributions both at home and at work.

How to Silence Working Mum Envy and Celebrate Your Wins
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How to Silence Working Mum Envy and Celebrate Your Wins

As a working mum, it’s easy to feel like you’re constantly falling short. Whether it’s a perfectly curated Instagram feed, a friend’s career promotion, or another mum who seems to have it all together, comparison can creep in and rob you of joy.

But here’s the truth: your journey is unique, your wins—big or small—are worth celebrating, and envy doesn’t need to have a seat at your table.

In this guide, we’ll explore how to silence working mum envy, embrace your achievements, and create a mindset where you can genuinely celebrate your wins.

How to Reclaim Your Evenings as a Busy Mum
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How to Reclaim Your Evenings as a Busy Mum

For busy mums, evenings can feel like an extension of the workday—rushing through dinner prep, checking emails, managing homework, and squeezing in chores before collapsing into bed. But evenings hold incredible potential to reset, recharge, and set the stage for a smoother tomorrow.

The secret isn’t in doing more but in doing less intentionally. Let’s explore practical strategies to reclaim your evenings, ensuring they become a time of rest, connection, and calm.

10 Insider Tips from a Journalist Every Working Mum Needs to Hear
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10 Insider Tips from a Journalist Every Working Mum Needs to Hear

Let’s be honest: Being a working mum feels like spinning ten plates while balancing on a tightrope. Deadlines, school runs, packed lunches, forgotten PE kits, and somehow finding time to eat (let alone breathe) — it’s enough to make anyone feel frazzled.

But here’s the thing: after 20 years as a journalist and almost that long as a mum, I’ve learned a few tricks. Not just surface-level tips, but real, practical strategies that have kept me afloat during those chaotic seasons. So, grab a coffee (or reheat it for the third time) and let me share 10 game-changing tips every working mum needs to hear.

The emotional side of a side hustle. Copying with stress and overwhelm.
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The Emotional Side of Juggling Career, Family, and Side Hustles

Balancing a career, raising a family, and managing a side hustle can feel like performing in a three-ring circus without ever dropping a ball. While it’s incredibly rewarding, it’s also emotionally taxing.

From feeling stretched too thin to battling guilt when work pulls you away from family moments, the emotional toll is real—and it’s rarely discussed openly.

But here’s the truth: you’re not alone, and you’re not failing. The emotional side of juggling these roles is as important as the practical steps. This guide provides heartfelt advice, actionable steps, and reassurance for navigating the emotional ups and downs of wearing so many hats.

The Busy Mum’s Guide to Finding 10 Extra Hours a Week
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The Busy Mum’s Guide to Finding 10 Extra Hours a Week

As a mum, your to-do list never seems to end. Between school runs, work, meal prep, laundry, and the countless other tasks that keep your family running smoothly, it often feels like there aren’t enough hours in the day. Nothing new there…

But what if I told you that you could reclaim ten extra hours every week? Imagine what you could do with that time—start a side hustle, read a book, or simply have a quiet cup of tea in peace. It’s absolutely possible, and this guide will show you how to find those hours without sacrificing your sanity.

Coffee makes everything perfect
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Why Working Mums Are Raving About This Morning Coffee Upgrade

For many working mums, the morning coffee ritual is a sacred part of the day. That caramel latte is not just a drink; it’s a moment of solace, a source of energy, and a way to prepare for the busy hours ahead mentally. But what if your morning coffee could do even more? What if it could help you wake up and supercharge your day? Here’s why many working mums are raving about a simple upgrade to their morning coffee routine and how it can transform their productivity and overall well-being.

Attractive Woman Morning Routine
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Why Your Morning Routine is Your Secret Superpower

Let’s be honest: how many of us have fantasised about that serene morning glow-up, only to hit the snooze button one too many times? If juggling packed lunch prep, a daily Zoom call, and finding that missing school sock all before 8am sounds like your typical day, then darling, it’s time for an overhaul.

Grab a cuppa; you’re about to turn your mornings from manic to magnificent.

Fit Mama’s Guide: 4 Ways to Squeeze in a Cellulite-Zapping Workout as a Busy Mum
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Fit Mama’s Guide: 4 Ways to Squeeze in a Cellulite-Zapping Workout as a Busy Mum

On paper, it should be simple enough for working mums to fit in a handful of trips to the gym a week or a morning run, and it can sound like a lame excuse when we bemoan the lack of time. I know this for a fact because when juggling this website and my other businesses, it is not that easy to get the consistency that keeps the cellulite off!

21 days to form a habit habits
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Cracking the Code: The Science Behind Forming a Habit in 21 Days

If you read our previous post on habits, you’ll already know that establishing a new habit typically takes around 21 days. That’s just three weeks, which isn’t a lengthy period. However, making that habit stick is an entirely different story. This is why we wanted to delve into the science behind habit formation in today’s discussion. With this knowledge, we genuinely hope to better equip you on your journey to kickstart new habits.

3 Simple Ways You Can Work Out During Your Break At Work
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3 Simple Ways You Can Work Out During Your Break At Work

Being a mum is hard work. Between taking care of your children and running errands, it can be hard to find time to take care of yourself. The good news is, there are plenty of ways to fit exercise into your busy day and keep your energy levels up. Here are three break time workouts that you can do in between tasks.