Category: Self Development

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 →

How to Make 2026 Your Thriving Year – Starting with 5 Simple Habits

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January isn’t about making resolutions you’ll forget by February. It’s about creating habits that support you not just for a month, but for the entire year ahead, and even beyond! As a single mum, you’ve already got enough on your plate. That’s why these five simple habits are designed to give you energy, clarity, and confidence, without adding more stress. Here’s how to make 2026 your thriving year.Continue Reading →

Dear New Single Mum: Here’s What I’d Tell You

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Having Sebastian this year really brought me back to what life was like when my daughter was the same age. Her dad and I had split up when she was a newborn and having an infant again, this time as a partner, was a HUGE point of reflection for me.

It really got me thinking… what would I say to that version of myself, knowing what I know now? What would I do differently if I could go back?

Here are five things I’d do differently if I was a single mum at the beginning again.Continue Reading →