Mom Works It Out by Angela Gillis

Angela March 14, 2025

How To Start Putting Your Health First: A Guide For Parents

When you become a parent, your priorities change. That tiny bundle becomes the center of your universe. Investing all your time, energy, and love in your child or children can sometimes mean that your health takes a backseat. As a parent, taking care of yourself and your family is crucial. In this guide, we’ll share some simple tips to help you start putting your health first. Photo by Pixabay from Pexels: https://www.pexels.com/photo/close-up-photo-of-a-stethoscope-40568/ Catch up with overdue checks, tests, and assessments. The first thing to do when embarking upon a mission to make your health a priority is to catch up…

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Angela March 11, 2025

Choosing A Vehicle For Your Lifestyle: A Guide …

Need a new ride, but not sure which type of car is right for you? With so many different brands and models to choose from, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when shopping for a new vehicle. Just where do you start? One way to help you narrow down your options could be to consider your lifestyle. Certain vehicles are better suited to certain locations, activities and personal goals. This post outlines just a few different types of vehicle owner and the best types of vehicle to choose for each. Photo Credit: Pexels/Stephen Andrews The city slicker City living comes with…

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Angela February 20, 2025

How To Enjoy A More Active Lifestyle As …

A lack of time is the top excuse people give for not exercising enough. If you work long hours, raising kids or juggling both, you may feel there aren’t enough hours in the day. When you become a parent, finding the time to exercise can be more difficult, but there are solutions. In this handy guide, we’ll outline some simple steps to enjoy a more active lifestyle when you have children. Encourage active hobbies One of the best ways to be more active as a parent is to encourage hobbies that will get your heart racing. Active pursuits and sports…

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Angela January 13, 2025

Hobbies Aren’t Just for Kids: Try Your …

Hobbies are a great way to improve your mental health and help by adding balance to everyday life. There is a misconception that hobbies or attending group classes are reserved for children. This is far from the truth. Unfortunately, this misconception stops adults from trying new things and having fun. Most adults spend their lives for other people, whether prioritizing their children’s well-being or working hard at their jobs. This leaves little to no time for themselves or to have fun. Leaning into my hobbies is something I want to focus on in the upcoming year. Image Credit Having fun,…

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Angela January 8, 2025

Setting goals for the new year

Happy New Year! With the start of the new year, people are always eager to make goals, including myself. I love how the new year symbolizes a fresh start and a time for everyone to look forward to the future. I haven’t set goals for a very long time, and I felt like I’ve been stagnant without a clear path throughout the year. I was deeply rooted in setting goals, developing the systems to accomplish them, and putting them into action to make them happen. But I’ve been wandering aimlessly through life the past year. I set no goals. I…

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Angela January 6, 2025

A Guide To Healthy Aging: Tips And Tricks …

The most natural part of life is that of aging. It’s inevitable, and we will not be able to change it. We cannot stop it or reverse it. The only thing we can do is embrace it and do what’s best for our health. We can make the most of it all if we enjoy this process. We can’t slow it down, but that doesn’t mean we must slow down ourselves or compromise on our vitality. With the right strategies, you can fully embrace this aspect of life with joy and purpose. Photo credit: Brooke Lark In this post, we’re…

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Angela November 25, 2024

How To Wake Up Feeling Good

There’s nothing worse than waking up in the morning feeling as though you didn’t get any sleep because you’re still tired, achy, and generally unrested. Perhaps you’ve got a stiff neck or back, maybe you know you’re still going to feel groggy even after a good cup of coffee, or maybe you didn’t sleep at all in the first place. Whatever it is, it’s going to harm your day. It might feel as though waking up feeling good is just something that happens to other people, or perhaps that it’s even a myth, but the reality is that you can…

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Angela November 25, 2024

Ways to improve your health

Are you worried about your health? Worrying about your health is natural and worth considering if you constantly feel your health is getting the better of you. The good news is that you can do many little things to improve your health. Here are some of the best possibilities we recommend that you explore. Pexels Source CCO License Look After Your Teeth First, you should make sure that you are looking after your teeth. Your teeth will always have a massive impact on your overall health, which could mean that you struggle with other health issues that tie into this.…

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Angela November 6, 2024

How To Feel Confident In Swimwear

Whether you’re planning to experience a European Summer in 2025 or are ticking off bucket-list destinations such as the Maldives, now is the best time to start planning your outfits. After all, this way, you can make the most of end-of-season sales as we move into colder weather while also ensuring that you pull together summer outfits that you genuinely love. While you may already be eyeing a pair of sandals or a gorgeous summer dress, choosing swimwear can be a little more complicated. This is likely because as many as 46% of people do not feel confident in swimwear!…

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Angela October 31, 2024

3 Practical Tips to Get Ready for Winter (Without …

The winter months are approaching, which means everyone needs to prepare for the colder months. While this isn’t complicated, countless people still struggle as they prepare for winter. There’s often a lot to think about and do. A lot of this revolves around making sure your house is ready for the colder months, but what about you personally? Thankfully, there are plenty of things you can do, many of which are a lot easier than you would’ve thought. Image Credit: Filip Bunkens from Unsplash. Get Ready for Winter: 3 Practical Tips 1. Stay Hydrated You should already know you need…

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Angela August 22, 2024

The Modern Woman’s Guide to Adapting Fashion …

Fashion is more than just clothing; it expresses who we are and how we navigate the world. For the modern woman, fashion is not static—it evolves as we move through different stages of life. From our first job interview to becoming a mother and every milestone in between, how we dress reflects the changes in our lives. Here’s how to adapt your wardrobe to stay stylish and confident through every phase. Starting Out In your early 20s, fashion is about experimentation and discovering your style. This is the time to try bold colors, patterns, and trends reflecting youthful energy and…

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