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Confessions of a Single Mum

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

Why Taking a Break Can Actually Help You Be More Productive

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I can’t remember the last time that I talked to a friend or family member and asked them how they were doing and didn’t get the cookie cutter response: “I’m good; busy, but good.” It seems like everyone everywhere is busy all the time, with no end in sight. I have the suspicion that the fast-paced society that we live and work in isn’t all to blame, but in fact we are making ourselves busy; that the busyness that we are trapped in is a prison of our own making. I’m not exactly sure why we do ... VIEW POST

Life Goals: Getting Through The Bucket List

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There are a lot of us out there who are daydreamers. We daydream about where the planes in the sky are flying off to. We daydream about being on the stage and singing to a large audience (NB: the fact we cannot sing does not matter). Bottom line is that we daydream. Nearly everyone though, daydreamer or not, has an ultimate daydream to end all daydreams. The Bucket List. Photo Credit The Bucket List (capital letters for dramatic effect) is a list we want to complete before we kick the ... VIEW POST

Top Gadgets For Mums

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As women, we live very busy lives, many of us working a full time job, and then being expected to come home, cook clean and complete all of the other household chores. Without getting into the rights and wrongs of the above statement, for many women that is a reality, so we wanted to highlight the top gadgets for mums, which might enable us to relax a little and have some down time.   1 Amazon Kindle – There is no better way to get away from it all than by immersing yourself in a good ... VIEW POST

Separation: Children Caught In The Crossfire

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Whether you’re merely separating from a partner or ending a marriage, and whether your relationship was a short-term or long-term affair, the effect it is having on you is most likely devastating to some extent. I know, because I’ve been there too. No matter the reason, it’s always upsetting when love doesn’t work out. Yet, there’s somebody else you need to think about in all of this if you’re a parent too. As a single mother, there’s most likely only going to be one person on your mind after ... VIEW POST

Why Dating Again Could Change Your Life

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Image source   As a single mum, you should be keen to fly the flag of independence and really put yourself out there when it comes to dating. Dating and socialising makes you a better parent. If you get time to enjoy yourself and appreciate the company of other adults, you will be much more patient, kind, tolerant and fun than you would be otherwise. You can do this, even if it’s completely new to you, and you have previously been a bit of a recluse.   When you and your ex ... VIEW POST

Teachers The Busiest Workers?

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I know when we were at school we didn't think they did anything at all, but once you become parents you start to realize how much they actually do. I know I couldn't teach a group of children let alone a whole class. To me they all deserve sainthoods. GK&Partners have made us a useful little infographic showing us what they do . ... VIEW POST