If you’re feeling exhausted, irritable, or constantly “on,” you’re not alone. With 66% of working parents reporting burnout, this article explores what parental burnout really looks like — and the practical self-care, organisation, and support shifts that help protect your energy and restore work-life flow.

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A working mum on the couch at the end of the day, feeling completely run down For every working mum who’s ever found herself on the couch at 7 pm, staring at the mess and feeling like her Christmas spirit quietly packed its bags and left – this story is for you. This isn’t a story about magical elves or perfect Instagram Christmases. It’s about the night my Christmas spirit quietly quit, and what it showed me about the invisible mental load so many of us are carrying. That Ev

Burnout isn’t just about workload — it’s also about self-worth. In this article, I unpack why 43% of women leaders are burnt out and introduce the “gender self-worth gap” — the hidden reason many high-achieving women struggle to prioritise themselves. If you’re leading and running on empty, you’ll get a simple, practical reframe and small daily self-care shifts that protect your energy, focus, and wellbeing.

As a physician and coach for working women and mothers, I help my clients avoid burnout and overwhelm by creating a personalised plan that prioritises self-care, time management, and goal setting. My target audience consists of professional women who want it all: a thriving family life, a successful career, and personal fulfilment. **Client Success Story** - *Names and details have been changed to protect client confidentiality*: Let me share Sarah's story, a hardworking medi

"The more, the merrier" - an expression that rings true when you start a family. Having a family means there's more fun, and it also means there are more mundane things to do. For example: · More dirty dishes to clean. · More toys to pick off the floor. · More piles of clothes to wash, fold and pack away. The problem is everyone wants to have fun, but no one likes to clean up. So, how do you get your kids to do household tasks without tears, tantrums & threats? A common

As a parent, do you know the NUMBER ONE thing that will tip you from feeling blissful or balanced to burnt-out?... It's probably not what you think. In this two-part article on the crucial yet under-recognised topic of parental burnout, you'll learn: How to tell if you have parental burnout and how to find your parental bliss . Simple, practical ways you can create balance and feel re-energised . Part 1: How to Avoid Parental Burnout and Find Your Parental Bliss Are you bl

Self-care isn’t selfish or silly — it’s the inside-out reset that helps you stop running on empty.