There was a time when I believed that keeping everything in my head made me more organised.

I thought that if I could remember the shopping, the appointments, the birthdays, the emails, the household jobs and everything else life threw at me, then I was somehow on top of things.

The reality?

I wasn't organised.

I was overwhelmed.

Life as a first-time mum can be overwhelming, but with these tips you can maximise your time and obtain mindfulness.