Helping your kids to set good habits for school can be a challenging task but it is one of the greatest gifts you can give your kids – and you! Habits are …
Motivation and getting things done
Today’s post answers reader questions on the topic of motivation and getting things done. You can read previous answers to readers’ questions here. Motivation is a topic I receive many questions on and …
Adjusting to the stages of family life
I love the ages the kids are now. I love seeing them grow up to be good people who are contributing positively to the world around them. I love the in-depth conversations …
Monthly review – start small and build your habits
A phrase I repeat most often when I am coaching women on habit formation is to start small and build upon your successes. So often with enthusiasm, excitement, and a will for …
A changing habits guide
I don’t think there are many people out there who could say they don’t have any habits they would like to change, whether it be to move more, drink less alcohol, spend …
Book review – The Practicing Mind by Thomas M. Sterner
I really loved The Practicing Mind : Developing Focus and Discipline in Your Life – Master Any Skill or Challenge by Learning to Love the Process by Thomas M. Sterner. I chose …
My habits and changes over the last 9 years
Today’s post answers a series of reader’s question. You can read previous answers to readers’ questions here. What change/habit/routine has made the most difference to your life in the last 9 years? How …
Monthly review – setting myself up for success
I had a fantastic January and I hope you did too! I had a big break from work, we had a family trip to the beach early January and then myself and …
When to keep or discard habits
This post is answering a reader question from my recent survey. You can see more of my answers to reader questions here. I love this question as it is something I haven’t really …
The key to productivity at home
One of the reasons I create so many plans and processes for our home and family is so I can be productive. Productivity can have different meanings to people and I have …
Monthly review – how do you establish a creativity habit?
July was by far the best month for me in terms of trying to establish my creativity habit. I would have reached my target of three hours creativity per week, three out …
Monthly review – building a meditation habit
This is my monthly review of my goal for 2016 – to create space in my life for creativity and calm. Each month I will update my progress in detail on one …
Why tracking your habits works
This is my first monthly review of my goal for 2016 – to create space in my life for creativity and calm. Each month I will update my progress in detail on …
How to stay organised at home
How do you stay organised? This question in various forms is frequently asked of me. In this post Personal Motivation In Motherhood a few years ago, I answered the question from a …
How to create a weekly schedule
A number of times a year I revamp my weekly schedule. Having a weekly schedule is super important to me, so I can make sure I prioritise appropriate activities and they get …
How to change a habit
This year on the blog I have been writing quite a bit about change. Results from the annual PWK reader survey 2013 showed that many of you wanted to make changes to your …
Motivation In Motherhood
Today’s post was inspired by this question from a reader: I would be very interested to know where you get the MOTIVATION to actually do what you write about. Being a mum …