The first in a new series on the podcast, What's in the Bin?

We talk a lot about getting motivated, but this series explores the reasons why we are unmotivated. The issues within the system knocking us down again and again. The things we would throw into the bin if we could.

We asked three parent carers what one thing would they throw into the bin if they were in charge of the system for a day.

Donna Giles, Sandra Ramsey and Sharon Oliphant share one thing each and just for fun, you can head to the website and vote on which one of those things you would choose to throw into the bin too.

Sometimes the chaos at home seems overwhelming. Here are some quick easy steps to help you take back control and find some calm amidst the chaos.

Four quick tips - easy to do but each one of them is a step towards feeling more productive and motivated.

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This week I am joined by the lovely Sarah Roberts.

Sarah is an award winning blogger (2 BAPS Awards, UK Blog Awards 2015 and winner of Best Newcomer at Mad Blog 2014).

She is a writer, having written a book all about their life with son, Oscar – For the Love of Oscar.

She has ran a marathon and so much more.

You can find Sarah on:

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/dontbesorry2/

Instagram – https://instagram.com/dontbesorry2

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Join me as I chat to Sarah about reality checks, helping others, having 3 children under 7 and comparisons. Sarah also shares her top tip for writing a book.

You can find Sarah on:

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/dontbesorry2/

Instagram – https://instagram.com/don’tbesorry2

This week I am chatting to Mark Raynsford, a personal trainer of 19 years.

Mark works with business owners, tv presenters and parents - on line and in person.

His goal is to bring some self focus back to help people Look and Feel Great

You can find out more about Mark:

• Website: www.markspt.co.uk
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/lookgreatfeelgreatgroup
• Twitter: www.twitter.com/lookgreatPT
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/improvingyou_pt

He also hosts his own podcast - just search "Look Great Feel Great)

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I am joined in this episode by the very lovely, colourful character, Jo Henley, aka Ojo of Ojo’s World

Jo is a happily married mother of 3, grown up, boys. Two boys have autism, the other has anxiety issues. She lives a quiet life in South Wales.

She is also a lover of rainbows and butterfly’s, ( her hair is usually a rainbow and she has a butterfly tattoo).

Join us as we chat about setting three alarms, coffee in bed, choosing your plates and her love of lists.

You can find out more about Jo:

Her website: https://www.Ojosworld.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ojosworld

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ojosworld

Instagram: https://instagram.com/ojosworld

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Many of the productivity books and ideas start with you ready to take action and sat at your desk, or in front of the cleaning cupboard, or with tools in hand for the garden.

I wanted something different. Something that started with me sat on the sofa, thinking about doing something but then procrastinating.

The 5 second rule was the answer for me. Thanks Mel Robbins. A great book, an easy concept and one which really works.

Have a listen and give it a go. I would love to hear if it works for you.

Head over to my site for more tips on productivity.

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Steph, a suburban mother, sometime Marketing Director, now family plate spinner, journalist, carer, nurse, spokesperson, campaigner and marathon runner (actual as well as metaphorical).

Steph has four extraordinary children, her two boys have a diagnosis of high functioning autism yet they could not be more different, her eldest daughter is a creative social justice warrior, her youngest daughter was born with a very rare genetic condition.

In December 2015 Steph also became a widow, her husband, the father of her children & her partner of 27 years, Andy, died of cancer, leaving them with a gaping hole in their lives. 13 months later their darling daughter Daisy died.

Steph’s life was never going to be predictable but as Andy always said, it is what it is, it’s how you respond which makes the difference.

Join us as we chat about choosing excuses, going from a family of 6 to a family of 4 in 13 months, and how being vain can be a great motivator

Find out more over on Life AsPland

You can follow Steph on her website, on LinkedIn, on Facebook, on Twitter and also on Instagram

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Tina is mum to an extraordinary 12 year old who goes by the name of Joseph.

Once upon a time, she wrote a blog called Joseph and his Amazing Spectrum Coat (ASC – ASC Spectrum, get it?).

It’s been resurrected to provide some reading material during the Covid-19 Lockdown but will almost certainly be retired again as soon as “normal” life resumes.

Then Tina will be back to writing about her other favourite pastime – running

Join us as we talk about “having lower standards”, planning and routines, along with no desire to do the housework when lockdown happened.

You can find Tina on Facebook – Joseph and his Amazing Spectrum Coat and on Instagram – My Running My Way

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