Mind racing at night? This simple 5-step wind-down routine helps you switch off, calm the mental chatter, and make sleep more likely — starting tonight. Practical, realistic, and made for busy women and working mums who feel “on” all day.

Five practical shifts to stop guilt stealing your joy — so you can feel present at home and confident at work.

A quick self-check to spot early warning signs — plus simple actions to steady your energy, focus, and mood.

Hello, and welcome back to our Work-Life Balance for Mothers newsletter series! A few years ago, I recorded a “grumpy mummy” video series on Instagram. Click here to watch the  video.   This video series was right at the tail end of the fear, confusion and uncertainty of the  COVID-19 situation— wasn’t that a stressful time? Well, guess what? That information is even more relevant now as we all settle back into routines and habits that might be cranking up the stress levels f

Unlocking the Power of Work-Life Flow: A Working Professional and Mother's Journey As a working mother , I understand how challenging it can be to balance work and family responsibilities, especially during school holidays . However, I've discovered that by incorporating the 8 principles of work-life flow into my routine, I can work productively while still enjoying quality time with my children. The key to a harmonious and fulfilling life lies in being intentional about how

The Art of Finding an Ideal Match between Challenge and Skill - Insights from Dr. Masi Work-life flow is the experience of enjoyment while engaging in personal and professional activities. You can create flow in any activity by applying eight key components. This article explores the third component of achieving flow: finding an ideal match between challenge and skill. For a quick review of the first two elements of work-life flow, click the links below: Part 1: Setting clear

Constant and Immediate Feedback: The Key to Achieving Work-Life Flow - Insights from Dr. Masi Introduction: There are 8 main components to creating a work-life flow where you experience enjoyment when engaging in personal and professional activities. This is part 2 of a series of articles on how to achieve work-life flow. In a previous article, we delved into the first component: having clear goals that align with your values and priorities. In the next article, I shared a

Part 1: A Deep Dive into the First Element of Flow: Setting Clear Goals for Work-Life Flow Work-life balance has been a popular topic for quite some time. However, in today's fast-paced world, achieving perfect balance might seem like an unattainable goal. I propose a new paradigm: work-life flow. By focusing on "flow," we can achieve a more harmonious and fulfilling experience in both our personal and professional lives. In this article, I will explore the first main element

In the last article, we looked at an overview of the 8 main components of achieving a flow state. Flow is when you’re fully mentally engaged and feeling enjoyment while doing an activity. The term flow was coined and popularised by the late Hungarian-American psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (pronounced mee-HIGH CHEEK-sent-me-HIGH-ee). Before we dive into how to achieve a work-life flow experience, let’s review a few important points so you have a clearer understanding o

Flow is a term coined and popularised by the late Hungarian-American psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi . It is when you’re fully mentally engaged and feeling enjoyment while doing an activity. In previous articles, I introduced the idea of embracing work-life flow instead of aiming for work-life balance. Work-life flow is a conscious mental and emotional state of experiencing your professional and personal life to greater fullness and more fulfilment. Work-life flow is wi

Work-Life Flow: The Link Between Flow, Eustress, and a Fulfilling Life In today’s fast-paced world, achieving a work-life balance can seem like an impossible task. We often find ourselves juggling work, family, friends, and personal pursuits, all while trying to maintain our physical, mental, and emotional health. But what if I told you there are better approaches than striving for balance? Instead, aiming for work-life flow is a more fulfilling and achievable goal. Go with '

If you’re a working mom, who’s ever wondered, “How will I get everything done?” you’re not alone. More than 70% of childcare duties usually fall in the hands of mothers. So, as a working mother, it means you work the ‘double shift’ and are at risk of two types of burnout – work and parental burnout. Parental burnout is chronic stress-related to your parenting duties. This article highlights the devastating consequences of parental burnout and the importance of support in prot

Ten realistic, non-preachy tips to protect your time and feel less stretched — starting this week.

A simple five-habit foundation to protect your energy — so you can feel calmer, more in control, and less like you’re running on empty.

What do sunny days and clear blue skies make you think of? Well, it was a sunny day with clear blue skies. Sounds like a perfect summer day, doesn’t it? Well, I was simmering. It was 31°C. Tempers were rising. Family Bike Rides Are Not Like in the "Sound Of Music" My husband had just finished a gruelling five days as the on-call doctor for surgery. Patient admissions were up and staff numbers were down. His workload had tripled with two of his surgical team members in COVID-

"How do you mentally and emotionally reconnect with yourself when you cannot physically disconnect from those around you? Imagine you are stuck on an island. ..and you are not alone Who would you want to be stuck with? What would you choose to have with you? How would you spend your time? Before the lockdown restrictions of COVID-19, this would have been a fun game to play. Who would you have taken before then? Who would you take now? Sydney has been back in lockdown since th