Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

Get out of the box – Have two careers

I am so blessed.  I have two careers I absolutely love!  Can you say you love your job?  If not, read on. I am able to take my best skills and interests and apply them to both being a Hypnotherapist (www.mghypnosis.co.uk) and a Private Personal PA/VA (www.mgvirtualassistant.co.uk). Having two careers can be an incredibly enriching and empowering way to live and work. One of the most…
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Fitness & Health

Thank you! A healthy habit

Thank You! I wrote a thank you card to my dentist & his assistant yesterday after having a tooth pulled for the first time. I did it because they made me feel so at ease and when he was injecting the Novocain, there was a moment I tensed up due to the sharpness of the injection into the gum. His assistant held my hand without asking and it make a world of difference. I felt supported and…
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Parenting Skills

How to help your teenager with good communication

It can be tricky navigating the teenage years, and fostering open communication and encouraging social interaction are definitely important, in and outside of the household. I highly recommend a book called “How to get your teenager out of their bedroom” by Anita Cleare. It’s current and beneficial as our teenage years are nothing like it is in 2025! Here are ten…
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Fitness & Health

Music Body & Brain Reset. This is fascinating.

Having just been at a friend’s party with a live band, karaoke was always going to be on the cards. There was a “menu” containing most the classic karaoke songs, and I found it amusing to run through the list and hearing brief tunes of the song in my head like changing a radio station dial. Then you go through the classic questions, “if I were going to sing one of…
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Shopping

Gift giving and recommendations. Spread the happiness

Gift giving and recommendations. I love to give gifts that I know the person will love as it is related to their hobbies or lifestyle, or an experience like eating out or seeing a show or movie, or something for wellbeing. My son follows in my tradition. He gave me for Mother’s Day fingerless gloves. I am prone to Raynaud’s phenomenon, aka white finger(s), where your finger…
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Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

Advice if you are thinking about changing careers

Advice if you are thinking about changing careers – it’s really interesting for all ages This is a really helpful tool for figuring out your next move. My son was struggling to figure out what he wanted to do with his career. Considering the average person changes careers 3 to 7 times in their lifetime, according to various studies. This number can vary based on industry trends…
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Health

What do you see? A story of motivation and joy

When I look at this photo, my mind immediately goes to my trusty swimsuit. It’s more than just fabric; it’s a symbol of a year of consistent daily swims and the motivation that kept me going. Motivational swimming But it represents so much more: The feeling of the water: That exhilarating sensation when I dive in. Shared joy: The fun I have going to the pool with my…
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Health

The unexpected joy of everyday connections

Happiness often created by everyday connections between us. It’s woven into the fabric of our relationships, both big and small. And the beautiful truth is, these connections aren’t limited to specific places or times. They can spark anywhere – a shared laugh in a shop queue, a friendly wave to a familiar face on your daily walk, or a simple ‘hello’ to a…
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Health

Small change, big impact: Rethink your drink

I often ask my clients about their daily tea and coffee intake, and the answers can be surprising! We often don’t realise how much we rely on these beverages, turning to them for everything from a morning boost to a social connection. But too much caffeine can disrupt your body and mind, affecting your mood and sleep. So, today’s challenge: be mindful of reducing your caffeine…
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Health

Hypnotherapy and being sceptical

I am so thankful to my clients for leaving reviews, and this one is so important because she uses the word “skeptical” (US).  I too was sceptical when I went to see a hypnotherapist for the first time over 20 years ago. You couldn’t even Google “Hypnotherapist”! This doesn’t apply just to hypnotherapy.I think we are sceptical about a lot of things we don’t know…
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