A busy mind often leads to stress and then ’round the bend is overwhelm. Try these tips to declutter your mind. By Roberta Hughes When life is busy, our minds get cluttered with all the thoughts required to manage and stay afloat. These thoughts take up space and energy, often leaving us feeling exhausted, …
5 ways to boost your mental health this Spring
Spring is a chance to reset your body, mind and soul. Teresa Cutter [The Healthy Chef] shares her top tips to boost your wellbeing. By Teresa Cutter This year has not been easy (are they ever?!), and almost everyone’s mental wellness has taken a hit – you’re probably feeling like …
[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 …
Is every morning a rush? How to get ready in 5 minutes
Kids going wild? Already running late? We get it. When you need to get ready in 5 minutes, this is your go-to routine. By Natalie Bascur Trying to get ready for the day with a toddler hanging onto your ankle is much like trying to remember your times tables after …
Why hugs are the key to boosting happiness and wellbeing
Hugs may seem a small gesture, a somewhat simple act, but there is nothing ordinary about the power of the humble hug. So make someone’s day and hug it out! By Rechelle Rozwadowski As mamas, we all know the power of physical touch and a hug in soothing a distressed …
The #1 thing you must do this month
Over the overwhelm? Here’s how to take back control. By Jessica Jane Sammut, Founder of Mama Disrupt Feeling like you are doing it all? You probably are. My brain most days feels like it has been thrown in the microwave. On high. And I know I’m not alone. As women juggling making-and-baking …
Struggling with rising living costs? 12 essential budgeting tips
If your weekly grocery trip and tank of petrol is setting you back more than you’d like, these budgeting tips from Madonna Smit, founder of Budget Mum Blog, will take the pressure off. By Madonna Smit The phrase ‘budgeting tips’ might not sound too sexy, but for most of us, rising …
Why being busy isn’t always a bad thing: Embrace a productive life
Harness your fierce energy. But remember there is a fine line between “calm and organised” busy and “I-left-my-wallet-in-the-fridge” busy! By Jo Burgess While you may associate “being busy” with feeling frantic, exhausted AF or overwhelmed, there are many surprising benefits that come with keeping busy, too! It’s time to harness …
Feeling stressed? How morning rituals can change your life
Want to kick-start the day with some serious intent?
Or just looking to carve out some ‘you’ time?
You need a morning ritual…
[Guest Editor] Jacqui Lewis: Why we all need to stop multi-tasking
Mashing has become the new norm. But isn’t multi-tasking good? Here’s why we need to stop. By Jacqui Lewis We don’t need more time management; we need energy management. And the things that deplete our energy, such as being distracted and multi-tasking, must be eliminated. Mashing (aka multi-tasking) is when we …