The Power of Wellbeing: How Prioritising Self-Care Boosts Confidence and Success when building a business (so don’t neglect yourself mobsters!)
Hey Mobsters,
It’s Francesca here, mobster, send parent and founder of we are ambition and exited founder of a tech company that i started on maternity leave. I am delighted to be the resident coach and business mentor to the mob community. if you’ve seen my previous blogs, thank you, I’ve loved the engagement with the blogs thus far! it’s a real privlege to connect with so many inspiring woman in this mums who build community.
It seems the biggest chord struck so far was my blog around the power of personal brand, which got me thinking back to the importance of confidence…
Now confidence is a topic we could talk about in many shapes and forms. However, this week I want to start with wellbeing as a prelude / foundation to finding the confidence and energy to achieve absolutely anything in life.
It sounds all too obvious, the old ‘put your own life jacket on first’ etc etc…The reality I find is that as parents we come last. In fact my kids have just hit the ‘chatty chatty’ phase which I love but it means nobody in the family can think or get a word in edgeways!
That said, years of juggling motherhood and business has taught me that wellbeing must be a priority (easier said than done I know). But we must make time for the things that are important because when we are feeling our best, everything else just flows, even emptying the dishwasher is effortless once I’ve been to the gym!
Wellbeing means different things to so many people.
For some, it might be an early morning yoga session, a brisk walk in the crisp autumn air, or even just a moment of stillness with a cup of coffee before the chaos of the day unfolds. For others, it might be prioritising sleep, fueling their body with the right foods, or carving out time for hobbies that spark joy. The key is understanding what your version of wellbeing looks like and fiercely protecting that time.
In my own journey…
I’ve learned that wellbeing isn’t about ticking off a perfect checklist of habits. It’s about small, consistent actions that nurture both your body and mind. Some days, that might look like smashing out a workout at the gym; other days, it’s a quiet 10 minutes of deep breathing before bed to reset my mind.
the power of connection
let’s not underestimate the power of connection when it comes to wellbeing. A coffee with a friend, a phone call with a loved one, or even a chat with another parent who gets the juggle (i know as mobsters you appreciate the power of connection as much as i do), it all counts. I’ll be the first to admit that I’ve walked into conversations feeling frazzled and left feeling lighter, just because someone truly listened. if you read my previous blog, you’ll remember that it was at a mum-meet up that i met my future business partner. and we all know that a Mobster meet-up is renowned for good, inspiring vibes. connection is powerful.
guilt serves no one
The other lesson I’ve learned? Guilt serves no one. As parents, we’re wired to feel guilty when we do things for ourselves, but the truth is, when we look after ourselves, we’re showing up better for everyone else. My kids might not understand it now, but one day they’ll see that prioritising my wellbeing wasn’t selfish—it was essential for our family to thrive.
take one small step
So this week, especially in the run up to December, I encourage you to think about one small step you can take for your own wellbeing. What’s one thing that lights you up, recharges your batteries, or simply makes you feel more like yourself? Maybe it’s setting the alarm 10 minutes earlier for a bit of quiet before the house wakes up. Maybe it’s saying no to one thing so you can say yes to yourself.
Whatever it is, start small and stay consistent. Because when your cup is full, you’re unstoppable and when you are unstoppable your confidence is going to be right up there alongside you.
thank you for reading today’s blog.
Let me know in the comments what you thought of it, how you find time for you. Any additional tips, tricks, hacks all welcome, I know the community appreciates it.
In the meantime I’ve linked some inspiration for you all below.
Until next time, Mobsters, take care of you. You deserve it.
francesca
Bonus: Weekly recommendations to inspire:
5am Club by Robin Sharma https://www.amazon.co.uk/5-AM-Club-Robin-Sharma/dp/0008312834
Also I want to recommend the platform Blinkist https://www.blinkist.com/ - if you are short on time you can access 20 minute summaries of so many great books, I know the 5am Club is in there and the ‘blink’ on it summaries it really well.
If you want to learn more about my work and coaching then I have been a guest on a couple of podcasts this week. I’ve linked the spotify and apple links below but they are available wherever you get your podcasts:
The Fractional CFO Show with Adam Cooper: Clarity of Mind on the Entrepreneurial Journey:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4hXrUKpEQ5mb1P6PUduWaq?si=465af9fcddac423c
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/clarity-of-mind-on-the-entrepreneurial-journey/id1717748855?i=1000677714925
She’s Taking Over with Jenna Davies
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5V6wlZIXIKmoq3XhDkxSaU?si=c919dc90ba5c4352
Thanks again Mobester, until next time!
Please do connect with me to via Linkedin and instagram, details below. I especially appreciate a connection via instagram as it’s a new account and if you are enjoying my content then your support by following my instagram will help me reach more people. Thank you and have a great week.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesca-hodgson/
https://www.instagram.com/we.are.ambition/
who is mobster francesca?
Hi, I am Francesca Hodsgon, Founder of We are Ambition and mum to Oliver and Harry who are now 11 and 7. I am an exited tech founder on a mission to help millions of people find mental clarity and to inspire and support business leaders of the future.
It's a pleasure to be a guest writer and resident business coach for The MOB (Mums Who Build). Every Monday I will be sharing my blog to help motivate and inspire you to build the life and future your want in motherhood. If you have a question you can drop me a DM anytime.
WHo are mums who build? (the mob)
Founded in 2023 by two east london mums rebecca coxshall and georgie harris.
the MOB (mums who build) is the community enabling mums to build the life and future YOU want in motherhood.
We do this through:
Wellbeing;
Connection; and
Financial Fitness
But it's so much more than just a community. It's an attitude, it's a lifestyle; it's the team that will be championing you through motherhood and life. So whatever it is your building - a business, a career, something else, join our free community today to find out more about how The MOB can support you to build the life you want. Motherhood is wild - we're stronger together and it's a hell of a lot more fun!
If you are able to get to London, we'd love to meet you! Come down and see us in person at one of our events. The MOB also hosts regular 'Mobster Hangouts' - free mum meet-ups (kids welcome) - weekly in Walthamstow and monthly in Stoke Newington, full details of these are on the Events page.
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