Wisdom For Working Mums

This year we've seen uncertainty take on a whole new level for most of us. Not knowing when the pandemic will end and while it's here the uncertainty of the impact on our daily lives.

We're all having to navigate uncertainty like never before.

How do we gain a foothold when the ground around us seems so unstable. How do we regain our power when it feels like everything is out of control?

In this episode I explore why uncertainty can feel so difficult and the personal strategies we can use for living in uncertain times.

You can find further information over on the podcast show page: http://www.wisdomforworkingmums.co.uk/44

As mums there's probably not a week goes by that we don't worry about the wellbeing of our children in some way, shape or form.

But 2020 has been the year that worrying about our children's wellbeing has reached a whole new level:

• How will they cope in lockdown?
• Are they getting too much screen time?
• Are they becoming isolated?
• What if they get the virus?
• How will they cope with the transition back to school?
• Are the social distancing rules worrying them?

That's why I'm so excited to introduce you to my guest - Dr Sarah Taylor. Sarah is a Clinical Psychologist specialising in supporting children. She has spent several years extensively researching the combined roles that science, psychology, and physical reflexes have on mental health. This was borne of a desire to identify the causes behind a well-publicised fact that an increasing number of children today experience anxiety, depression and difficulty attending, co-operating and controlling their own behaviour at school and in the home.

Sarah recognised that there is a need for a solution that is more sensitively attuned to a child's psychological needs. Interestingly Sarah concluded that a large proportion of individuals will not noticeably benefit from talking therapies. Due to the stresses and pressure of modern life, most children do not have fundamental behavioural problems; rather these are often symptoms of the reality that children need to emotionally regulate but do not know how.

Sarah created a unique approach and assessment programme to meet this challenge called Calm Brain that provides an easily accessible psychological intervention that can be used by, and benefits everyone that uses it.

I know you're going to love what Sarah has to share, so this is a must listen for us mums.

You can find further information over on the podcast show page: http://www.wisdomforworkingmums.co.uk/43

As mums there's probably not a week goes by that we don't worry about the wellbeing of our children in some way, shape or form.

But 2020 has been the year that worrying about our children's wellbeing has reached a whole new level:

• How will they cope in lockdown?
• Are they getting too much screen time?
• Are they becoming isolated?
• What if they get the virus?
• How will they cope with the transition back to school?
• Are the social distancing rules worrying them?

That's why I'm so excited to introduce you to my guest - Dr Sarah Taylor. Sarah is a Clinical Psychologist specialising in supporting children. She has spent several years extensively researching the combined roles that science, psychology, and physical reflexes have on mental health. This was borne of a desire to identify the causes behind a well-publicised fact that an increasing number of children today experience anxiety, depression and difficulty attending, co-operating and controlling their own behaviour at school and in the home.

Sarah recognised that there is a need for a solution that is more sensitively attuned to a child's psychological needs. Interestingly Sarah concluded that a large proportion of individuals will not noticeably benefit from talking therapies. Due to the stresses and pressure of modern life, most children do not have fundamental behavioural problems; rather these are often symptoms of the reality that children need to emotionally regulate but do not know how.

Sarah created a unique approach and assessment programme to meet this challenge called Calm Brain that provides an easily accessible psychological intervention that can be used by, and benefits everyone that uses it.

I know you're going to love what Sarah has to share, so this is a must listen for us mums.

You can find further information over on the podcast show page: http://www.wisdomforworkingmums.co.uk/43

It's common for the background music of our lives as working mums to be overwhelm.

We're mums for a start, that can be an all consuming job on its own. But add in a demanding career and a desire to live a full life, then sometimes it can all feel a bit overwhelming.

In this episode I share five simple steps to deal with overwhelm.

The relentless demand for our time and attention is probably never going to go away - especially if you're an ambitious, achievement orientated working mum - so learning to spot sign of overwhelm and have strategies to overcome it might be the best gift we can give ourselves.....and our families.

You can find further information over on the podcast show page: http://www.wisdomforworkingmums.co.uk/42

Come join me on my FREE Live Masterclass 'Banishing Burnout and Restoring Balance as a Working Mum

I'll share the tools and strategies to recover, renew and rebalance after an intense year. And feel empowered to cope - no matter what the rest of the year (and beyond) has in store!

How do we achieve more without burning out? How can we . save time but still have a positive impact?

If you're interested in the answers to these questions then this episode is for you. I'm talking sanity saving productivity hacks with my guest Laura Parker.

Laura has helped me save time in my business with some powerful productivity insights. She's literally revolutionising how I approach my work with some simple but powerful hacks. So I'm excited to be sharing her wisdom with you today.

Laura Parker helps transform the businesses of overworked and overwhelmed female founders by helping them figure out a roadmap to make all of their dreams for their business doable.

A natural Monica, Laura is passionate about the power of using automation, the right tech and the right habits to skip burnout and scale with ease. She's literally a productivity queen!

In this episode Laura shares:

• How to do fewer things but with greater impact
• How becoming a mum inspired her to take a leap of faith on her entrepreneurial journey
• The three categories on her to-do-list that cut through the overwhelm
• Her top productivity apps to help save time
• How she manages an inbox zero email as a business owner and busy working mum
• Her daily rituals that support her organisation and productivity
• The behind the scenes on her life as a productivity and organisation queen

You can access the show notes and the free download here

As working mums if we want to thrive it's vital that we know what our needs are and take intentional action to get them met.

Sounds simple doesn't it?

But like finding the seam on the sellotape when you haven't used it in a while. Or finding a matching pair of socks in the laundry. Or folding a fitted sheet. Knowing and meeting our needs as mothers can be deceivingly difficult.

Our wellbeing is closely tied to having our needs met, so unless we can understand our needs, we'll struggle to truly thrive.

In this episode I share:

• What needs are and the four different types
• Why they're so important
• Why as mothers it can be so difficult to meet our needs
• Four steps to identifying your needs and getting them met

You can find further information over on the podcast show page: http://www.wisdomforworkingmums.co.uk/40

In this episode I'm exploring the impact becoming a mother has on our careers with Sara Campin. How do we continue to fulfil our career ambitions and maintain our professional identity after having our children without burning out?

Sara's story is fascinating and during this episode she shares how her high-stress corporate career changed after becoming a mum. Her experience of where her career and motherhood collided and the impact this had on her. And how she eventually set up an amazing app called the Nourish app that helps mothers to find compassion, connection and calm.

In this episode Sara shares:

• how she felt a huge pressure to go back to work quickly after her first born
• how she struggled with the first 6 to 12 months of motherhood with anxiety, sleep deprivation and the pressure of her corporate career
• how she struggled to get the balance between her work and motherhood
• really honestly how she didn't enjoy motherhood at this stage of her life
• how she reached out for support after experiencing stress and anxiety after her second child and was diagnosed with postnatal anxiety
• after experiencing burnout she went on a mission to discover greater joy and balance and how that led her to practice self-care
• how the lack of easily accessible and practical resources for new mums led her to create The Nourish App

Links in this episode:

• The Nourish App
• Nourish App on Instagram

Show notes can be found at: https://wisdomforworkingmums.co.uk/39/

In this episode I dive deep into boundaries. Our ability to thrive as a working mum is directly related to our ability to set boundaries. But as women we can find it difficult to know what our boundaries are and how to communicate them. If you can relate to this then this episode is for you.

In this episode I explore:

• The common reasons that as mums we might find setting boundaries difficult [1:04]
• What boundaries are [5:20]
• Why they're so important [5:29]
• How boundaries make us a better person [7:11]
• The different types of boundaries [8:29]
• 5 simple steps to setting boundaries [13:26]

Ultimately if we want to have the time, energy and health to enjoy being a working mum then setting boundaries is vital.

You can find further information over on the podcast show page:: http://www.wisdomforworkingmums.co.uk/38

In this episode I dive deep into boundaries. Our ability to thrive as a working mum is directly related to our ability to set boundaries. But as women we can find it difficult to know what our boundaries are and how to communicate them. If you can relate to this then this episode is for you.

In this episode I explore:

• Common reasons that as mums we might find setting boundaries difficult [1:04]
• What boundaries are [5:20]
• Why they're so important [5:29]
• How boundaries make us a better person [7:11]
• The different types of boundaries [8:29]
• 5 simple steps to setting boundaries [13:26]

Ultimately if we want to have the time, energy and health to enjoy being a working mum then setting boundaries is vital.

You can find further information over on the podcast show page:: http://www.wisdomforworkingmums.co.uk/38

In this episode we're talking about mental health for working mums. Now, more than ever, working mums' mental health is being challenged. In this episode I interview Jo Love on how we can use social media in a more mentally healthy way. She shares how how her own experience with her mental health took her from a high flying career in law to becoming a mental health advocate. Jo shares with us some simple but powerful strategies to manage our relationship with social media to protect our mental wellbeing

In this episode Jo shares:

* how her own experience with her mental health took her from a high flying career in law to becoming a mental health advocate

* the difference between mental health and mental illness

* how she uses therapy for her mental wellness

* her insights into the physical, mental and emotional load of parenting

* some simple but powerful strategies to manage our relationship with social media

You can find episode notes and links at:

www.wisdomforworkingmums.co.uk/37