More and more mums are having to return to work these days after starting a family, some return for financial reasons, others because they have missed being in the work place and enjoy being back at work. I fit into the financial reasons category but which ever one you fit into we all come across the same hurdles.

Most of us would be very lucky to be able to afford live-in nannies or cleaners, but as most of us can't, sole responsibility of the day to day running of your family and house falls to the mother and a father if youre lucky.

I can now consider myself a modern mum who is attempting to work, clean, cook, wash, iron, pay bills, shop, change nappies and run around after my partner all on a daily basis and thats not taking into account all the emotional issues I have because I have to leave my son when I go to work.

So how do we manage????

No Im not a super mum and managing doesnt come easy, it takes a lot of planning. Here are a few tips I have picked up to share and hope that this article may help at least one mum slow down. A burnt out mum is not a happy mum, which has a knock on effect to the rest of your family.

Tip 1 - Firstly, in my eyes the most important tip TAKE TIME FOR YOURSELF, if all day every day you spend working and running around doing your chores you will soon become very unhappy and extremely tired, so if you ever want to attempt to be on top of things at home you must take time for yourself. I set aside at least one hour per evening which I call mummy time its always when my son is in bed so I wont be disturbed and I'll either have a long warm bath, chat to other mums on a parenting forum, or read, this could be any activity but it must be something you enjoy. If you dont already do this, try it for a week and see how much better you feel.

Tip 2 DELEGATE or MAKE a ROTA - Another favourite of mine. I'm luckier than some as I have a partner at home and with constant kicking is available to provide some help. So we came up with the plan to do a rota, one night I will cook and partner will wash up, the following night we will swap, then one night I take my son to bed, the following night partner does. Whatever type of rota you do, make sure you stick to it and the benefits will start to show. "Delegating" - well I love that word, if you need some breathing space get someone else to do your chores for you.

Tip 3 - LET YOUR STANDARDS SLIP. Does it really matter that your cleaning skills are not up to scratch and that you havent vacuumed for two days? In my eyes NO it doesn't matter, there is no way you can fit in your old cleaning routine with now raising a child and working so don't even try. My cleaning has taken a serious beating but I've learnt to live with it and just make sure I clean and tidy well when I have visitors.

Tip 4 - DONT FEEL GUILTY. Stop reading and listening to reports of people who say working mums are bad mothers and that you are doing wrong by your child for working. There is no right or wrong here.

Tip 5 - PLANNING. You will often find me sat at my desk at work working out what I need to buy at lunchtime and what I'm making for dinner etc, this may seem premature but it just makes life easier when I get home and it gives me extra time with my family. Why not cook extra and freeze it? So if you have had a bad day you can just reach for the freezer.

Tip 6 - ENJOY. This isn't one I am great at but I am working on it... learn to enjoy work, if you're miserable at work you're going to bring it home with you, this can then stop you from having fun with your family as you're stressing about work.

As I said earlier, whether you are a working mum or stay at home mum there is no right or wrong and there are pros and cons for both, it's the time that you spend with your child that's important not the time you spend away from them.

I spent ages being jealous of mums that can stay home while Im out working but that doesnt help. It just makes me miserable, so now I just get on with work and love the time Jake and I spend together.

I hope some of these tips help and rememberDON'T STRESS, YOU'RE DOING JUST FINE

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Do you have a spring in your step while playing a round of golf or do you feel completely exhausted by the 15th hole? Sometimes you may feel out of breath just walking to your next shot.

Hours of sitting at computers, driving to work and then watching TV at home, all lead to being less physically fit, posture-related aches and pains and a general feeling of sluggishness. Then you get to the golf course and wonder why you simply just don't have the energy to complete a nice round of golf.

Golf is no different than any other sport. You need to be physcially fit to perform at your best. This is even more important if your a recreational golfer since you really don't have time to practice.

One of the most natural forms of exercise is walking. Walking is an aerobic exercise that will not only increase your cardiovascular strength, but is good for the bones and improves your posture as well. I would like to introduce you to power walking and list some of the benefits it has on your golf game.

Power Walking

This is a form of aerobic exercise consisting of rapid walking accompanied by vigorous, controlled swinging of the arms. Simply put, it is an exaggerated walking style that has more health benefits than just a casual stroll.

You want to get your power walking speed up to 4.0 to 4.5 mph for optimal calorie burning. However, if you are just starting out you may want to go at a slower pace and gradually pick up the pace over a few weeks time.

Power Walking Benefits

1. Cardiovascular fitness is improved thus giving you more endurance to complete a full round of golf, not to mention reducing the risk of coronary disease and strokes.

2. Mental well-being is improved resulting in a reduction in anxiety, stress and tension allowing you to relax and focus on the golf course.

3. Muscles are toned and strengthened allowing you to better handle the physical demands of the golf swing.

4. Helps to reduce body fat and manage your body weight therefore improving your golf physic.

5. Boosts energy so you don't tire as easily going form shot to shot.

The above are just a few of the physical and mental benefits to be gained from power walking for golf. It is a low cost form of exercise. No special clothes or equipment are necessary except a good pair of walking shoes.

Although any form of walking is beneficial, power walking is extremely helpful with golf performance, both mentally and physically. So grab your walking shoes and power walk yourself to a better golf game!

As always consult your doctor before starting your power walking program.

Richard Syner is a physical therapist who enjoys helping people reach their health and fitness goals. Find out how you can have access to his FREE Fitness Mini-courses by visiting YoungPhysique today!Bipolar 11 Disorder
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