The societal drive to work as if we don’t have kids, and parent as if we don’t have a job is leading to burnout, as Dr Ali Young explains. By Ali Young Has working motherhood in this busy age got you turning yourself in circles? Trying to do all the things for everybody, …
Don’t have time for ‘me-time’? All it takes is 30 minutes
Mama, it’s time to make some me-time. Because you are a multi-tasking and multi-talented wonder woman. You are a mum! By Natalie Bascur There is juggling small children, working, maintaining friendships and spending time with your partner. It can seem impossible to find time for yourself. And let me tell you, …
Time to update your home office? Here’s some bold inspo
Bold pinks and cool whites collide with brass accents to create a home office primed to nurture some badass productivity for stylist Jen Bishop. By Mama Disrupt® The purchase of a new house presented Jen Bishop, stylist and mum to Sebastian, 2, the opportunity to finally create her dream home office. …
Working from home? Here are 5 hacks to make life easier
Working from home and juggling kids is hard. But there are some cool hacks to help you find your groove and slay the day. By Nicole Fuge, MD® Managing Editor Working from home with young kids is like walking a tightrope while juggling flaming torches. You’ve got the dream scenario …
Ready to take the plunge? 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 …
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 …