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Ditch the endless scroll and rediscover life offline. In this honest, practical guide, a former “chronically online” marketer shares five realistic ways to cut screen time without quitting your digital life—helping you reclaim focus, creativity, and those overlooked moments where real joy (and your best ideas) actually live.

Most of you know me as Linzi from the MCN, but what you may not know is that alongside military life, postings and patch moves, I’ve spent nearly two decades as an Estate Agent. From buying while serving to navigating unaccompanied living, Forces Help to Buy and finally settling into a forever home, I’ve seen it all. So if you’re thinking of buying — whether it’s your first home or your next step — grab a brew and let me share what I’ve learned along the way.

Coworking is not just about having a space to work or study. Here at the MCN, we believe it’s all about putting the ‘CO’ into coworking.

Navigating the decision between working from home and using a coworking space can be challenging. We hope this blog will help you.

Join our Online Community and unlock a world of benefits and experience the power of a community that nurtures and empowers you.

Our virtual coworking sessions are making a real difference to the lives of our members. Discover how it's doing this in this blog.

As 2024 comes to an end, it’s the perfect time to reflect on our achievements and successes. Take a look and share in our pride.

Coworking hubs can be an important door to a special type of supportive community that is vital to the wellbeing of military spouses.

Maintaining the wellbeing of military spouses and partners is vital to the success and wellbeing of our troops. This is how we do it.

Don't you just love a testimonial. This one is from the lovely Jo Loly, one of our Hereford Hub members.

Meet Rebecca, military spouse, Army wife, and social media expert at BFBS. This is her MCN online story.

Struggling to keep all the plates spinning in your business. Discover the warning signs that you need to start thinking about hiring a VA.

Meet Jenny, Military Spouse, Navy Wife, and Business Owner and read about the difference the Online Community has made to her.

Having a career alongside military life is challenging, and many spouses and partners struggle. Discover how our hubs are changing that.

Meet Cath, an ex-primary school teacher, double business owner, mum of two, and a military spouse. This is her MCN Story.

Charlotte, Stephanie, and Valentina are working military spouses based at HMNB Clyde. They're also fans of our coworking hub. Here’s why.

Military life can be lonely and isolating. Could coworking hubs be part of the solution? Our research says 'yes'.

Today we celebrate International Coworking Day by taking a look at current coworking trends, and where the MCN coworking model fits.

Megane is the MCN Project Manager. She's also a military spouse. This is her MCN journey with some interesting comparisons.

Sustaining a successful career alongside military life is hard. This is Stacey's story. Follow her on her journey.