Eldest child dressed in school uniform? Tick. Coats on ready to go? Tick. Nappy incident that requires the swift removal of coats? Tick. Important work documents for today’s meeting? Tick. Baby sick on shoulder of new work clothes? Tick.
It’s no wonder that working mums need to utilise every single minute , so how valuable would an extra half an hour every day be? Is it really possible for a working mum to claw back an extra half hour each day? Here are 10 ideas for you to try!
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Hi! I'm Amanda Alexander PCC, Director of Coaching Mums. Welcome to the blog!
Since founding Coaching Mums in 2003, I've helped thousands of working mums across the World to create a sense of balance, fulfillment and success on their own terms.
Here on the blog, you'll find tonnes of free online coaching tools and tips to help you as a working mum to juggle all the roles you play... without losing the plot!
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Work is less stressful than 15 years ago" REALLY?!
This was a headline in last Wednesday’s Daily Telegraph. Apparently, in 1990, British workers spent 37% of their day working "intensively", then peaked at 49% in 1995 but this fell to 40% in the latest update covering 2005. Read More
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Post has no comments.10 Top Tips from a man on staying young, happy and keeping your relationship alive:
I hope you enjoy these 10 tips written by my husband Chris, to help you have a strong, healthy and happy relationship!
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Post has no comments.Life Work Balance Tip:How to Reduce Work Related Stress as a Working Mum
Working mothers recognise the value in maintaining a career outside of the home. Aside from the financial benefits of a regular pay cheque, work provides women with a sense of identity, purpose, and passion apart from our maternal and domestic roles. Yet, as working mothers, we also face the dual burden of “second-shift” work, meaning we often suffer from burnout and the tendency to overextend ourselves. While a certain amount of stress can be a positive motivator, overexertion is dangerous and leaves women feeling overwhelmed and at the brink of insanity. How can working mums reduce their stress levels and avoid burnout? Understanding the importance and learning about work life balance will help you ditch the guilt and stop the burnout. But in the meantime, to take control of all that life throws your way, try the following work life balance tips to help release tension and improve your mood. Read More
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Post has no comments.Work Life Balance Tips: Seven Principles of Balance, Part 2
Several weeks ago I wrote part one of a blog post entitled “Suffragettes, Sinatra and Pants: Your First Three Principles of Work Life Balance” with the intention to send you part two in the following issue. Then something inspired me and I wrote about that for the next issue. Having already written part two, I completely forgot to post it. It wasn’t until my sister in-law, Denise mentioned it to me last week, telling me how much it had helped her friend to breathe a relieved sigh of, “Oh, I’m doing ok and I’m not the only one”, Denise also told me that she seemed to have missed part two, and it was then that the penny dropped! I hadn’t posted part two!! Finally part two of my work life balance tips. Read More
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Marion commented on 09-Aug-2010 09:49 AM
Hi Amanda
I enjoyed this post. We are not Islands although sometimes we might like to be - just for the peace and calm - but it is always nice when the ferry comes back in and people come back.
The point you made about the Ferrari is excellent. I am off to practice my self care. Thank you for the reminder
I enjoyed this post. We are not Islands although sometimes we might like to be - just for the peace and calm - but it is always nice when the ferry comes back in and people come back.
The point you made about the Ferrari is excellent. I am off to practice my self care. Thank you for the reminder
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Abby commented on 12-Jul-2010 08:06 PM
Another great post, thanks Amanda.
I try to plan/cope using Stephen Covey's 7 habits approach, which is to try to balance your "roles", so mummy, wife, work etc. But I think the main thing, as you are pointing out is that you can only do so much.
I like the 10 project limit, I must just count all mine up, there are more than 10, but something to aspire to!
Enjoy the sunshine.
I try to plan/cope using Stephen Covey's 7 habits approach, which is to try to balance your "roles", so mummy, wife, work etc. But I think the main thing, as you are pointing out is that you can only do so much.
I like the 10 project limit, I must just count all mine up, there are more than 10, but something to aspire to!
Enjoy the sunshine.
Abby commented on 12-Jul-2010 08:06 PM
Another great post, thanks Amanda.
I try to plan/cope using Stephen Covey's 7 habits approach, which is to try to balance your "roles", so mummy, wife, work etc. But I think the main thing, as you are pointing out is that you can only do so much.
I like the 10 project limit, I must just count all mine up, there are more than 10, but something to aspire to!
Enjoy the sunshine.
I try to plan/cope using Stephen Covey's 7 habits approach, which is to try to balance your "roles", so mummy, wife, work etc. But I think the main thing, as you are pointing out is that you can only do so much.
I like the 10 project limit, I must just count all mine up, there are more than 10, but something to aspire to!
Enjoy the sunshine.
Catriona Welsby commented on 13-Jul-2010 09:17 AM
Perfect timing for this post Amanda! I've always been great at multi-tasking but I think I finally bit off more than I can chew! Your blog post pretty much describes where I'm at right now - overwhelm. The problem is, it can be so hard to get out of it! I'm currently entering a very busy period for one of my businesses, developing a product for another business, buying a house, moving area, selling two other houses, trying to get my son into a new school and planning a wedding which is going to take place on the other side of the world! Oh yes - and I'm a single mum!! I like being busy, but I think I just entered the realms of 'ridiculous'.... will take 30 minutes 'time out' today like you suggest...
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What do the Suffragettes, Frank Sinatra and a pair of pants have in common? Together, they illustrate principles one, two and three of the seven principles of work life balance for working mums. I’ve put together seven of the most important principles for working mums who want to stay the course, retain their sanity…and still have time for a giggle at the end of the day! Read More
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Post has no comments.Do you spend 49 minutes per day with your kids?
BBC online published a story last week following the findings of a study which was conducted ahead of the UK's National
Family Week which takes place next week. And it's really got my goat!
According to the study quoted by the BBC, parents spend on average 49 minutes per day with their children.
The survey says that of 3,000 parents surveyed, 68% cite money as a barrier to spending more time with their family. Read More
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Post has no comments.How you can be a FAB working mum this year!
What is FaB?
It’s my brand
new six month coaching programme for working mums who want a complete
work-life makeover. FaB 2010 It’s my brand
new six month coaching programme for working mums who want a complete
work-life makeover. FaB 2010 (Fulfilment and Balance for Working Mums)
is based on the original FaBs that I ran
in 2008 and 2009, but this year it’s bigger and even better. For the
first time ever, we’ll meet face to face at the fabulous ”Strategic
You” Retreat Day that I’ve planned for the FaB class of 2010! Read More
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I know that your website is targeted towards coaching mums, but I am a happily married young man -with no kids (yet)- and I find all your advice incredibly useful!
Keep up the fantastic work and all the best,
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