“Poor Phil! You have it so bad, don’t you?”
“You have no idea. Every single moment from the moment we wake up you’re bossy, disapproving, inconsiderate-“
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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!
One crazy weekend in the life of two working parents
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Louise Wiles commented on 31-Mar-2011 11:27 AM
I just had to add a comment to say YES you are so right. We live a privileged and lucky life and try to cram in as much as possible. My diary reads pretty much like yours. I over planned for the weekend and over activitise my children - because they demand
it! Downtime is so important for all of us and this has just reminded me that I need to plan it in- otherwise somehow things just creep in and before I know it I'm rushing round like a headless chicken - again!
it! Downtime is so important for all of us and this has just reminded me that I need to plan it in- otherwise somehow things just creep in and before I know it I'm rushing round like a headless chicken - again!
Bev Toogood commented on 31-Mar-2011 12:17 PM
Ah yes. The mental 'weekend' where you're supposed to be resting but end up being busier than during the week... I have to confess I don't enjoy the frenzied activity-filled weekends very much and heave a sigh of relief when our boys demand one at home
in their pyjamas :)
in their pyjamas :)
naomi richards commented on 01-Apr-2011 04:06 PM
Aren't weekends suppose to be about slowing down? We get to see friends, relax at home and have quality family time. I love my weekends even though I work Sundays - that's one of the reasons I love them I suppose.
“How to Survive and Thrive as a Working Mum with One Simple Mindset Tweak”
Amanda Interviews Suzy Greaves, author of “The Big Leap” and “The Big Peace” (www.thebig-leap.com and http://bigleaplife.com). In this interview, Amanda and Suzy will be talking about the one mindset tweak you need to learn in order to survive and thrive as a working mum Read More
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Post has no comments.7 simple ways to enjoy time with your kids during February half term
It’s these simple moments of pleasure that make my day, so when you read my list and perhaps add your own favourite things to do via the blog, remember that simplicity is invariably best and just make it easy and fun for YOU as well as your children! Read More
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Post has no comments.Seven Ways to Simplify your Life as a Working Mum
Four remote controls, two phones, a lap top ,a desk top and a set of car keys constantly being moved into obscure hiding places by the kids – and we were all told technology would simplify our lives! As working mums our lives are complicated further by the dual identity we keep and the limited time either side of the working day to get ourselves organised. Read More
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Juliet commented on 30-Jan-2011 10:10 AM
I think everyone juggling work and familes put too much pressure on themselves to achieve things, you are right about being realistic.. what is going to happen if you don't do it? Are your children going to suffer because you didn't iron their clothes or hoover their bedroom as much as you wanted to.
Your advice about getting the children to help is really good. I sometimes give my children the basket of clean washing and get them to sort it into piles for each member of the family.. it is then easier for me to tackle. They also feel a sense of achievement.
As for the paraphanalia I'm not sure that it has cut down now they are older; a bag for swimming, football, school, ballet, lunch etc.. I really have to keep on top of this by washing it and replacing the items in their bags straight after so I don't have to panic 5 minutes before they need it again.
Thanks for the advice, I am off to buy a massive wall calendar...
Juliet
Your advice about getting the children to help is really good. I sometimes give my children the basket of clean washing and get them to sort it into piles for each member of the family.. it is then easier for me to tackle. They also feel a sense of achievement.
As for the paraphanalia I'm not sure that it has cut down now they are older; a bag for swimming, football, school, ballet, lunch etc.. I really have to keep on top of this by washing it and replacing the items in their bags straight after so I don't have to panic 5 minutes before they need it again.
Thanks for the advice, I am off to buy a massive wall calendar...
Juliet
How to Deal With Separation Anxiety as a Working Mum
No matter how reassured to the contrary, working mums will always have that little unshakeable belief that the root of their child’s separation anxiety lies with their dual role as a worker and a mother.
Let me start off by stating, one more time, into those tired and cry-dented ears, that separation anxiety is a common occurrence to all children between the ages of seven months to three years old, even if their mothers are not working mums and rarely even leave a room without them. Read More
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Post has no comments.10 Ways to Find an Extra Half Hour for Time-Poor Working Mums
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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Iain Simpson commented on 22-Jan-2011 04:20 PM
Hi Amanda,
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,
Iain B Simpson
@ibsimpson
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,
Iain B Simpson
@ibsimpson
Are you one of the 78 percent who is DOOMED to fail?
Welcome to 2011 and a new decade! Hurrah.. a fresh start, spring will be here before we know it, it’s time to strip off the old and open our lives to new possibilities – and then return to the same old same old.
January is of course, the time for making New Year’s Resolutions and then for promptly breaking them!
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Post has no comments.Life Lessons from a School Christmas Performance
Last night we went to Max's Christmas school performance, “Oliver”. It's unheard of for me NOT to well up every time M’s Headmaster makes a post-performance speech. Last night was no exception, but for different reasons than my usual surge of thankfulness for the quality of education and the love produced from the school. Read More
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Post has no comments.Life Work Balance Tip for Working Mums: 7 Secrets To Making Your Big Leap in 2011 as a Working Mum with Suzy Greaves
I have a surprise Christmas gift for you to thank you for being a loyal visitor to my blog. With our inboxes being bombarded with emails, I really appreciate your presence on my mailing list and especially your feedback, kind words and support for Coaching Mums. My free gift contains more work life balance tips in the form of a 25 minute podcast interview that I recorded this week with Suzy Greaves of The Big Leap. Suzy is a friend, coach colleague and has been my own coach and mentor for many things, from writing a book, finding peace and making leaps! Read More
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incredibly tidy. The other one is gradually learning!