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Confessions of a Single Mum

The ups, the downs and sideways views of life as a single parent

6 Big Decisions You Have To Make During A Divorce

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Divorce is always going to be hard and even if you have a fairly amicable breakup, there are still some things that are likely to cause tensions between you and your ex. The best way to make sure that your divorce goes as smoothly as possible is to think about the big decisions that you will have to make right now before the process gets started. These are some of the biggest decisions that you need to make during a divorce.  Pixabay CCO License Should You Get A Divorce? If you ... VIEW POST

Essentials You Need to Sort Out as a Modern Mom

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Being a parent is hard, especially in the modern world, and there is no definitive manual to help you on your way to being a successful parent. Instead, a lot of parenting is based on instinct and no small amount of winging it! However, you can make things a little less chaotic by making sure you have some sort of plan and that you focus on the key areas of the home moving forward.    As a modern mom, there are a lot of things that you need to think about, and it is so crucial ... VIEW POST

Pitfalls To Watch Out For When Working From Home

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There's no denying that working from home offers many advantages. In many ways it's the ultimate freedom; you get to set your own hours, working when, where and how you want. However, there are also a number of potential pitfalls you need to be aware of, and watch out for, or you'll risk turning your home-based job into an unproductive nightmare. Failing to keep business and private life separate This is one of the most common issues for people who work from home, especially those who are ... VIEW POST

4 Steps to Start a Side Hustle and Get Your Finances in Check

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Undoubtedly, 2020 has not been the kindest of years so far, and many professionals have been struggling with their finances. Some have adapted and well and embraced working from home. However, some others might be finding it hard to deal with the changes and the pre-existing responsibilities. Yet, in such times of uncertainties, their little room for despair. Instead, try the steps below and get a profitable side hustle started! Photo by Anastasia Shuraeva from ... VIEW POST

How to improve your English for better career prospects

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You may be bright and bubbly and you may be well-informed with years of valuable in-field experience, but if written English is letting you down, your careercareer prospects may suffer. For example, have you ever had to reply to an email to a big boss and had the feeling that your written English was full of errors, leaving you a little red in the cheeks when you hit “send”? This is a common problem, with clangers such as “we was” and using “then” in place of “than” highlighting to the reader ... VIEW POST

Keep calm and carry on: 4 ways you can relax and unwind during lockdown

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There’s a lot to worry about at the moment, isn't there? From the health of your loved ones and the safety of your children to their progress at school, your income, your job, your own health and whether or not you’ll get everything you need at the supermarket. It’s not easy to keep it all together, but when you have little ones at home, you simply have no choice. Being able to relax and unwind during this difficult period is essential. Otherwise, your mental health will start to suffer! So, ... VIEW POST