Have you ever given up on an activity such as meditation or yoga because you don't have the time? For busy work at home mums, taking an hour to do meditation, pilates, yoga, relaxation techniques or mind training is often a luxury that we simply cannot afford to do on a daily basis. Have you ever considered doing some of these exercises daily but only for a FEW MINUTES? You would be surprised at the new flow of energy and mind power that can result from just those few minutes of self-awarenes... Read More

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When I ask mums who want to work from home or start a home business why they want to work from home, the first answer is often 'to make money'. Many households struggle on one income, and many family cannot afford the lifestyle they want. However, I have been approached by quite a few women who don't necessarily need the income, but still want to do something else than just being a full-time mum. When we look into it further, there are indeed so many other benefits for work at home mums, goin... Read More

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I wondered if this subject would be worthy of a whole article, however it is an important factor in the lives of work at home mums which is often ignored. I've often included in previous articles the importance of having a healthy lifestyle and work-life balance, with good eating habits, exercise, time to relax and to have fun. Although we are all aware of the benefits of having such balance, we often prioritise work and our children, only to end up with no time left to look after ourselves.... Read More

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Is it really easier to work from home? While work at home mums enjoy more flexibility around their personal and professional commitments, they continue to have just as much desire and demands to perform in both roles. So how can mums ensure that working in a home environment and being their own boss doesn't negatively impact on the results they generate? Taking your professional role seriously while at home will be the key to creating successful outcomes, and here are 4 important factors in e... Read More

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8 Tips for Positive Thinking for Work At Home Mums.

Positive thinking can help work at home mums succeed in their challenge to work from home while being a stay-at-home mum.  Here are a few actions and positive adjustments you can make to get positive thinking and help you achieve your goals. Although some of the following pointers might sound superficial, try them for yourself, on a daily basis, and see how they will change how you are feeling and behave as well as the outcomes... Read More

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