I am writing this to you from the sunny gold coast, where we are enjoying a much needed family break before the silly season, as it’s affectionately known here in Australia, gets into full swing. I love breaks like these. When we look back these little holidays are often where our happiest family memories are […] Read more…
Stress, tiredness and overwork have become the new normal, especially for working mums. Back in the early days of trying to juggle work and family, I would complain to my husband about how tough it all was or share my frustrations with my other working mum friends over a glass of wine. “It’s normal” or […] Read more…
One thing that my clients often don’t want to hear is that career change takes time. For me it took almost four years between working out what I wanted to do with my life and actually being paid to do it (albeit alongside raising my children, running my home and other paid work). And actually […] Read more…
It’s a long weekend here in NSW meaning a well-earned break and extra time with the kids. Back when I was in the corporate world, I longed for these weekends. An extra day off work to be with the boys, get things done and hopefully squeeze in some chill time. It also meant that instead […] Read more…
“I really want to go back to work but after all this time out I’m lacking confidence” It’s a common concern I hear from mums who are contemplating a return to the workforce after a break to raise children. I totally empathise. I felt lacking in confidence after a year’s break for maternity leave and […] Read more…
Today was a hard day from the moment I woke up. We all have them sometimes. Here’s what I do when I’m unravelling. Read more…