Changes in your life do not need to come with massive overhaul. We all know the cultural mind games that are played every January. I must have something about myself that needs to change. I must be better, I must do more. Often enough these are totally unrealistic expectations we place upon ourselves. Improvement … Read More about Why You Don’t Need New Year’s Resolutions To Change Your Life
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The Daily Authentic is an online platform aimed at helping women just like you to be authentic, live more and stress less. We want to support you to be the best you can be. Organised, relaxed, mindful and understanding that life is not a dress rehearsal and you need to enjoy every little part of … Read More about Become a Contributor to The Daily Authentic!
3 Failsafe Ways To Get Organised At Home
I have a huge whiteboard planner on my fridge door. As is of most stuff that works well, it was born out of necessity. At the time our home consisted of two full-time working parents with a very young child in full-time care. I was sick to death of coming home every day with a … Read More about 3 Failsafe Ways To Get Organised At Home
Why Do We Sacrifice Sleep For Peace?
Here’s the thing right. When you have kids, you really have next to no time for anything else. So when you do have time alone, (which, if you are like me, is most often when everyone else is in bed) instead of sleeping yourself, you don’t. You sacrifice sleep for peace. Solitude. Me Time. Silence. … Read More about Why Do We Sacrifice Sleep For Peace?
6 Top Tips To Better Christmas Planning
As of today there is only 7 Saturdays until Christmas, which is more than ample time to get yourself organised! No Christmas rush for you this year!! I’m here to make your life as easy as possible with my 6 top tips for better Christmas planning. Ho, Ho, Ho, Off We Go! Make … Read More about 6 Top Tips To Better Christmas Planning
What Are The Secrets Of Confident Women?
What makes a confident woman? Is she born with it? Or maybe it’s just great makeup, cheekiness, and a whole lotta sass? The truth is, sure some people just naturally exude confidence out of every pore. Some don’t. This doesn’t however, mean the secrets of confident women cannot be learned. Just like learned behavior in … Read More about What Are The Secrets Of Confident Women?
Time Management For Working Mums
“You are always so busy! How do you fit it all in?” People say this to me A LOT. Other mums even, ones who work full-time just like I do. It does kind of spin me out, I thought we were all just fantastical super mums, excelling at doing as much as we fucking … Read More about Time Management For Working Mums
My Exact Lunch Prep System
So many people have commented to me over the years about the way I pre-make a week’s worth of lunches for my family. Everyone seems to be in one of 2 camps: A) Why does she do that?! or, B) How does she do that?! The fact is, the why came about just like any … Read More about My Exact Lunch Prep System
Why You Need To Ignore The Big Picture
I just had a very emotional conversation with my 12yr old about cleaning her room. Like ridiculous emotional. Not just an “I’m not doing it” type of blatant statement but more of a back-of-hand on the forehead “Oh, the pain! It’s just too much to bear” type of thing. Honestly. I think my eyes were … Read More about Why You Need To Ignore The Big Picture
Why Don’t You Just Say Yes?
Growing up in a big family, my house was far from perfect. It was always clean and always tidy and there was always food on the table, but it was never a place you were likely to see in Home Beautiful. I think my mum got used to embracing the craziness that came with bringing up … Read More about Why Don’t You Just Say Yes?