With the pressures of being a work-from-home mum, Frankie Tortora – of Doing it for the Kids – needs to regularly remind herself to slow down, breathe… and then continue. Here, she shares her start-of-the-week thoughts…
Category Archive: Mornings
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“As I was on maternity leave, it seemed the perfect time to combine my design experience with my dad’s experience in textile manufacturing. So while rocking my son between naps, I designed the first prints…”. Meet Claudia Carvalho, founder of Piupia kids’ clothing…
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The start of the week often feels like it needs a boost of energy – there are new tasks to be completed. But how about making a conscious effort to begin the week slowly; to be patient? Annie Ridout explores this idea…
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“Tell people what you do. Don’t be afraid to big up yourself. You work so hard you should be proud to tell people about your business and your passion will win them over.” The founder of Little Gnashers (teething jewellery) Victoria Dove on work and home life…
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An interview with Dr Jessamy Hibberd – clinical psychologist and mum-of-three – about the start of her working week, early mornings and how she divides career/family time. Plus she shares her inspiring Monday Morning Mantra…
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She runs Edith Joan – an online shop selling funky textiles – alongside owning a cafe and a roastery. And being a mum to two young children. Adeline Vining talks home life, work life, mornings and the danger of taking on too much…
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The founder of holistic education company Tomato Tutors, Laura Alvarado is all about positivity and mantras. She shares hers and we talk Mondays – and the working week – with a young son and a puppy to look after…
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“There came a point where I realised that rather than expecting them to change, I had to find a way to embrace the early hour.” Sam Toon on using mindfulness techniques to stop feeling annoyed (and to actually feel good) about being woken early by your children…
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“My ideal weekend? A lazy morning followed by coffee and croissants. I’d then go for a ride, play with the kids in the garden and visit friends in the evening. Either that, or I’d be away somewhere exciting. I always have wanderlust,” says Rebecca, the founder of Honeywell Bakes…
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Whether you’re off to work or staying at home with the kids, this positive mantra will give you a beginning-of-the-week boost and something to focus on. Today’s Monday Morning Mantra comes from the editor, Annie Ridout…