So many mothers are feeling overwhelmed at the moment. Work, mumming, remembering everything, running everything, being that go-to person. It’s a lot, babe. Patrice Washington shares the secrets to managing the mama juggle. By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® Managing Editor We are given high fives for having superhuman abilities, but …
[Guest Editor] Sam Gash: Is the Pursuit of Balance Making you More Stressed?
Everyone talks about work/life balance, but the pursuit of balance is creating undue overwhelm and anxiety, particularly for working mothers. By Sam Gash It’s so important to have grace with yourself. And to understand that at times you need to pull your energies into more singular objectives. Whether that be work, family or …
Why ‘done is better than perfect’ needs to be your new mantra
Stop putting pressure on yourself to be perfect (and berating yourself when things don’t go exactly to plan). Let it go, let it go… By Cassie Mendoza-Jones I was six weeks pregnant, and feeling it. My mood was low, my mind was distracted, my brain was foggy and my body felt …
[Guest Editor] Erika Cramer: 5 ways to boost your confidence
Need to boost your confidence? Erika Cramer, the Confidence Coach, shares what the most confident people in the world do daily, so you too, can radiate confidence. By Erika Cramer Once you know how to boost your confidence, you will unlock so many areas of your life. Your relationships gain depth, …
Want to be your own boss? How to make your side hustle work
The side hustle has taken centre stage lately, and there’s one group of people who know how to make a side hustle sing: mamas. But how do you take your side hustle from side piece to star of the show? Let’s find out. By Natalie Bascur While it’s normal to …
6 ways to adjust to returning to work after maternity leave
There comes a time when caring for a little human 24/7 is interrupted by your maternity leave coming to an end. Here’s what you need to know. By Natalie Bascur Let’s be honest… seeing the number of maternity leave days count down SUCKS! Most mamas would gladly set up camp in the …
Working from home? A nutritionist’s guide to staying healthy
Balance can be tricky when work and life are happening in the same place. Here are a few tricks to stay healthy and productive when you’re working from home. By Shannon Young, nutritionist I’ve found that working from home can provide plenty of health and wellbeing benefits. No stressful commute, a …
[Guest Editor] Dr Libby Weaver: Do I have Rushing Woman’s Syndrome?
Frantic lifestyles are wreaking havoc on our nervous systems. Could you have Rushing Woman’s Syndrome? By Dr Libby Weaver It’s a question I’m asked often, do I have Rushing Woman’s Syndrome? In a world that is becoming increasingly ‘connected’ (just think of the number of times you have looked at …
[Guest Editor] Chelsea Pottenger: How to stop procrastination and avoid stress
Are you someone who gets caught up in procrastination? Then you find yourself multi-tasking, stressed, anxious and frazzled? Chelsea Pottenger’s procrastination checklist will help keep you focused. By Chelsea Pottenger Here are 10 techniques I use to overcome procrastination and avoid the stress, anxiety and poor performance that stem from completing things …
How to set boundaries and 4 signs you need to
If you think boundaries are just those things between your neighbour’s house and yours, this is for you. By Gemma Dawkins I know you, because I am you. A people pleaser. A Type-A person. The kind that would rather pull out all my eyelashes one by one than let somebody …