Here's a story from the amazing Amy describing her experiences with endometriosis and how it led to her changing her life in quite a radical way. Endometriosis story "When I was studying at the University of Manchester, I could imagine my future as nothing other than a dedicated teaching career - it was inconceivable for me to … [Read More...]
Let’s celebrate women
Just a woman or mum? You are far more than that!
Just a woman or just a mum is something we hear too much of and perhaps especially in our own limiting self-talk. How easy it is to write ourselves off aided by media images of perfection. Let’s resolve right now to stop this self-sabotage. Just a woman If you see me you will see an overweight woman with … [Read More...]
Leaving a safe job to set up a business
I am grateful to Beki Gowing who has shared her story of changing direction by leaving a safe job to set up a business. I found some of Beki's business tips really helpful and I hope you do too. "I remember sitting in a meeting with my boss, and senior management from numerous other teams. She’d had a great idea, and was … [Read More...]
Advice for life
5 ways to make money fast to get out of a crisis
Ways to make money fast may seem few and far between but there are ways to increase your income and to improve your finances. Money troubles have a huge emotional … [Read More...]
Money worries and their emotional impact
Money worries are something I know a lot about. Over the years I have had my own and as a debt counsellor, I have helped so many families and individuals get out of … [Read More...]
Getting over post-natal depression
Getting over post-natal depression is possible and I really want women to know that as I know how truly awful the condition can be. I am writing this post to talk … [Read More...]
9 tips for attending a blogging event
I was recently asked to share my tips for attending a blogging event. "Dear Kate on thin ice, This will sound really silly but I have blogged for a year or … [Read More...]
Good reasons to get your car serviced
Getting your car serviced so that you always have a smooth and safe ride if vital and all too easy to overlook in the business of life. So today I am sharing some … [Read More...]
Self-care
Post-natal depression story – Maisie’s experience
Maisie has kindly agreed to share her post-natal depression story. Please tell us a little about who you are and … [Read More...]
Postnatal depression – Kate’s story
Postnatal depression is something that we need to talk about openly and honestly. It is not uncommon and is a real … [Read More...]
9 easy ways to avoid tummy trouble
Here are 9 easy ways to avoid tummy trouble because let's fact it, when it strikes it is yucky and as a busy woman you … [Read More...]
Gut health and how to improve it with the right foods
Tummy trouble? How is your gut health? The health of our gut affects almost every aspect of our mind and body; from … [Read More...]
9 self-care tips for mums for the summer
Self-care tips for mums are useful at any time of year but perhaps particularly during the Summer holidays where there … [Read More...]
Parenting tips
9 fun activities to get your kids away from their screens
Here are 9 fun activities to get your kids away from their screens. I think that is a really powerful way to make you a … [Read More...]
Pregnancy worries and perinatal illness- Jo’s story
Pregnancy anxiety is not something that is mentioned regularly but it is something so many mums go through. There is a … [Read More...]
Breastfeeding support online for mums
Breastfeeding support online sounds like a very good idea to me so I am pleased to share a new resource with you. An … [Read More...]
21 essential resolutions for new mums
21 essential resolutions for new mums come to you from a less than perfect mum who learned some of these lessons the … [Read More...]