Being a mother is hard work. It can also be difficult when you are a mother that is working from home to balance work with keeping your children entertained and meeting their daily needs. It’s enough to drive even the most together person a little bit crazy.
If you’re struggling to keep your work and home life organised, here are five tips that might help.
The workforce is more mobile than ever before. Remote work is now the norm in many companies. Employees rely on their mobile devices to stay connected and productive. If businesses want to set their workers up for success, they’ll provide them with great mobile apps.
So which mobile apps should businesses provide to their employees? It can be overwhelming to filter through all of the options to find the right ones. Start with these five mobile apps that are an absolute necessity for any business.
Do you have the honour of planning your daughter’s upcoming hen do? We know that arranging the perfect occasion can be a stressful situation. You have so many people with different tastes to please, not to mention you want to make it a memorable event for your daughter more than anything!
The friendly and cultural city of Liverpool is one of the best locations to mark a special occasion, mainly thanks to the city’s lively party atmosphere. Faye’s Doggy Boutique has brought us this article that looks at the best reasons why you may want to consider Liverpool when booking your daughter’s hen do. As a local business in Liverpool, they know the ins and outs of this beautiful city and what makes it a prime choice for parties.
Imposter syndrome is a psychological phenomenon whereby individuals doubt their abilities or accomplishments, despite evidence to the contrary.
Working mums who suffer from imposter syndrome often feel like they are frauds and are only successful because of luck or fooling others into thinking that they are more competent than they are.
Starting a business is an exciting and rewarding journey, but it can also be daunting, particularly for busy mums with limited spare time. However, with the right mindset, tools and strategies, you can turn your passion or idea into a thriving business that fits around your family and lifestyle.
Did you know that according to a recent report by the Women’s Business Council, there are over 800,000 women in the UK who are running their own businesses, and a significant proportion of them are doing so in their spare time? This is a testament to the growing trend of women taking control of their work-life balance and creating flexible and fulfilling careers that complement their family commitments.
To join this cohort of successful mum entrepreneurs, it’s important to start with a clear vision and an understanding of your niche and target audience. By identifying the gap in the market and tailoring your products or services to meet the needs and preferences of your ideal customers, you can differentiate yourself and stand out in the crowded business landscape.
Comfort before style. Or is it the other way around? Why not both? There can be some pressure to constantly “dress to impress” in the workplace, but sometimes you just want to roll out of bed and throw on some sweatpants to make it through the day.
It’s not uncommon for children to develop mathsphobia (a fear of maths).
This fear can be debilitating and stop them from enjoying school or doing well in their exams, which is why it’s important to make sure your child doesn’t suffer alone. Here are a few ways you can help overcome mathsphobia!
In this post, Peter Watton from OddsMonkey shares five ways to make some extra cash with just a laptop and a few spare hours a day.
Whether you work full-time, part-time, or are a stay-at-home mum, it’s always nice to have some extra money coming in. From contributing towards bills to topping up your savings, generating an additional income through a side hustle can make achieving your financial goals a lot easier — but it can also mean you have some extra spending money for treats and trips out.
It can sometimes be hard to stay optimistic after the past couple of years battling Covid-19 and its resulting lockdowns. Despite this, we still have plenty to be pessimistic about!
However, it is worth making the extra effort to stay optimistic. Having a positive outlook on life can make you happier and more energetic. Here are a few reasons to remain optimistic:
We all have the same 24 hours in a day – this is true, but let’s be frank, once you’ve slept for 6 to 7 hours, you have about 15. When you’re a mum – and a working one at that – you will want to know how you can get more bang for your buck when it comes to making the most of the time you have once you’ve dropped the kids off at daycare, nursery, or school. Put an end to your time management struggles by using the tips we’re about to share.
School’s almost out, and the summer holidays are just around the corner. Already (I hear you scream). Yes….sorry!
Your child is probably looking forward to the weeks of freedom from learning (and homework!). It’s as if the lockdowns didn’t even happen this year. We all need a break and some fun, but summer learning loss in children is a reality!
“Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all”
Alfred Lord Tennyson
We think Alfred Lord Tennyson was onto something when he said it is okay to give love
a chance even though it has a potential to wreak havoc in your life. This thought is
especially true if you are a single mother and have more than your love life to consider
when it comes to choosing your partner.
Stress; everyone experiences this from time to time. You may be so stressed out about your job that it makes you sick or can cause extreme tension in your relationship. Stress is a major cause of health problems, leading to job absenteeism and lost productivity. It can also cause other health issues and sickness.
That’s why it’s recommended you turn to some of the stress-busters outlined below. These are techniques that you can use, no matter what type of work environment you are in.
As many of us know, launching a business is not an easy task. Just getting started can be a struggle, and keeping it going is even harder. The good news is that regardless of how you choose to go about it, there are always positives to starting a business.
Working from home is the new norm. Many of us won’t be returning to a traditional office space, which means more time at home, trying to manage the balance between our home lives and our working responsibilities.
Juggling work and homeschooling sounded straightforward enough. For years we have heard how our American counterparts actually opt for that lifestyle, many of them running businesses or side hustles alongside this.
But somehow, when the way that homeschooling is to be administered is dictated by schools, topped off with reams of worksheets and obvious knowledge gaps us parents have to fill, it just doesn’t seem quite as easy.
But one way to ease some of the pressure, and help salvage some semblance of a good relationship with our children is to encourage them to work independently.
It’s official, Christmas is over, and we have well and truly started 2021! Some of us have still got the Christmas tree out (with everything that’s going one, clinging on to a bit of cheer is not such a bad thing!).
But there are some things we really want to get rid of – those unwanted gifts we just didn’t have the heart to give back, or regift. With the country in a national lockdown, it’s not even possible to slip down the high street and swap the burden for a gift voucher. So now what?
Life can get pretty hectic at the worst of times, and the most effective and reliable way to let yourself relax and recalibrate is simply by turning your home into your very own safe haven. And now that there’s a growing influx of people transitioning into working from home, having a relaxing home environment is becoming more vital to maintaining a work-life balance too.
There is no doubt that the modern work environment is a high pressurised one. Employers are expecting more from their workers. Keeping up with their increasing demands is hard. You soon start to feel down-hearted and over-stressed. If you are struggling to keep up in a demanding workplace, this article is for you.
