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 …
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 …
How to set up an inspiring workspace when working from home
Working from home? Interior expert Justine Wilson from Vault Interiors shares her top tips for a productive workstation (so you can avoid procrastination). By Justine Wilson With the Winter sniffles ramping up, many of us are back to working from home. And if you’re guilty of working from your bed, …
Feeling overwhelmed? Try these 3 simple steps to declutter your mind
Jo Burgess, mama and creator of Life Sorted App, offers an easy 3-step process to help you declutter your mind so you can be more productive. By Jo Burgess A cluttered mind makes you unproductive, indecisive and stuck in your own way. Getting rid of mental clutter is just as important …
How being a mum motivated me to be better at my job
Khara Williams shares how having kids doesn’t mean she works less, it means she has more drive in her job than ever before. By Khara Williams We have come so far in the workplace gender-equality debate, but there’s still a long way to go. One of my pet peeves is …
[Guest Editor] Jules Sebastian: Letting go of balance
What to do when you’re torn between your career and spending time with the children you love? Jules Sebastian says something’s gotta give. By Jules Sebastian I remember finishing a two-day overnight job and coming home feeling completely overwhelmed. The kids were tired and irritable – they missed their mama …
Lacking confidence? 5 ways to sell yourself and own it
Don’t silence your success – OWN IT! Yes, even when you lack confidence. If you need to fake it until you make it, then do that, because you deserve to shine bright like the diamond you are. By Haylee Hackenberg Do you lack confidence, mama? I’m a writer, and a good …
4 tips for working mums [because we’re not meant to be able to do it all]
Modern mamas already have loads on their plate. Add to that the need to work and it can all feel way too overwhelming. So for the working mums who are chasing work/life balance, let’s strip it back to the basics. By Julia Christie As mamas, we face new challenges every …
[Guest Editor] Carlii Lyon: Why you should make being a mum part of your brand
Carlii Lyon discusses the importance of embracing your life as mama outside the office and why it should be a key part of your brand. By Carlii Lyon I remember being on a conference call with a colleague of mine. Collectively we were creating a proposal document for a big …
5 superpowers of productive people
Jo Burgess, mama and creator of family calendar and organisation app, Life Sorted, has shortlisted the 5 superpowers of productive people, so you can live your most productive life. By Jo Burgess Have you ever met a “super human” who manages to do it all? And do it all so well. Like. Every. …