Category: Mental Health

The mental load of the single mum

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When people think about what single mums do, they picture the obvious: the school drop-offs, the packed lunches, the laundry, the cooking, the bedtime stories. And yes, those things are real (and exhausting enough on their own).

But here’s the truth… what really wears you down isn’t always the visible stuff. It’s the invisible load. The mental load. The hundreds of tiny, silent jobs that nobody sees, nobody thanks you for, but that keep your kids’ world spinning.

If you’ve ever collapsed into bed at night wondering, “Why am I so tired when I haven’t even done much today?”– this is why.

Here are 7 invisible jobs single mums do every single day:Continue Reading →

Ten ways to stay organised as a single mother

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Let’s be honest, single mum life can feel like you’re juggling balls while riding a unicycle. Between school runs, work deadlines, bills, childcare arrangements, figuring out who has the kids when, and making sure everyone has clean socks, it’s no wonder organisation can feel impossible.

But here’s the good news: you don’t need to be a colour-coded Pinterest queen to stay on top of things. A few simple systems can save your sanity and help life flow more smoothly (even when things get messy). Throughout my eight years of single parenting, I quickly learned ways to save time and energy, and organisation was key to avoid overwhelm, burnout, and breakdowns.

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The three things a single mum should let go of to receive this one important thing

Being a single mum can feel like you’re juggling a hundred balls in the air while someone keeps sneaking in more when you’re not looking. You’re navigating parenting, finances, emotional ups and downs, and maybe even co-parenting with an ex who isn’t always easy to get along with.

It’s exhausting.

And while we’d all love to have everything neat, predictable, and under control, the truth is, there are some things you simply can’t control as a single mum. The good news? You don’t need to. Once you shift your energy to what you can influence, life feels a whole lot lighter.

Here are three things you can’t control, and what to do instead.Continue Reading →

How to Make 2026 the Year You Truly Thrive

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If you’ve found yourself starting 2026 feeling exhausted, stretched thin, or even wondering how you’re going to make it through another year as a single mum, you’re not alone, my friend. Surviving takes a lot of strength. But here’s the truth: surviving doesn’t have to be your final destination. If you feel like you’ve been surviving for way too long, and just gripping on by the tips of your fingernails (which is how it’s always going to be at times), maybe this year can be the year you start to shift from just “getting by” to actually thriving.

Thriving doesn’t mean everything is perfect. It means you’re building a life where you feel more grounded, more confident, and more in control – even when challenges show up (hello ex!). Here’s your roadmap to move from survival mode to thriving in 2026.Continue Reading →

Grey Rock 101: How to Respond When Your Ex Pushes Your Buttons

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If you’re co-parenting with someone who seems to thrive on drama, you’ve probably discovered how exhausting it can be. The constant digs, the passive-aggressive texts, the last-minute changes… It’s like they always know how to push your buttons.

Enter the grey rock method – a simple, powerful strategy that can help you stop fueling the fire and protect your peace.Continue Reading →