The Mindful Kind

Hello and welcome to episode 223 of The Mindful Kind podcast.

I hope you're well and safe during these difficult times.

In this episode, I've shared three supportive practices to help you take good care of yourself, including:

• Mindful self-care
• Meditation (particularly short breathing techniques to help manage overwhelm)
• Soothing Touch

If you'd like to learn more mindfulness and self-care strategies, be sure to grab a copy of my book, The Mindful Kind - it's currently available on the Book Depository with free worldwide shipping.

Thank you so much for listening and take care, Mindful Kind.

Hello and welcome to episode 222 of The Mindful Kind podcast.

In this episode, I answered questions from my listeners about how to share mindfulness strategies with others and how to support loved ones through difficult times.

Here are the ideas I cover:

• Remember that other people cope with challenges in different ways. Not only is it important to let them make their own decisions, but it's also important to look after yourself more if you're feeling helpless.
• It's often better to lead by example and to let people reach out to you for help and advice when they're ready.
• There are three ways you can share advice when someone asks you for help: give them valuable resources, tell them about your honest experiences, and create a fun accountability system.

Head over to rachaelkable.com/podcast/222 to sign up for the 7-Day Relaxation Challenge!

Thank you for listening and take care, Mindful Kind.

Hello and welcome to episode 221 of The Mindful Kind podcast.

These are intense and overwhelming times for many people around the world. So, I asked my wonderful community what they would like to hear more about and I received some really thoughtful questions. In this episode, you'll learn about:

• How to deal with anxiety and spend less time worrying about the future (including 3 effective tips!)
• How to start new hobbies (and why it's important) during tough times
• How to engage in self-care as a health professional

I've also created a list of great episodes of The Mindful Kind podcast to listen to during challenging times. You can find this list at rachaelkable.com/podcast/221.

If you would like to find out more about working with me one-on-one, head over here: https://www.rachaelkable.com/mindfulnesscoaching

Thank you so much for listening and take care, Mindful Kind.

Hello and welcome to episode 220 of The Mindful Kind podcast.

It's been a difficult time for many people around the world as coronavirus spreads and self-isolation is becoming more common.

Since I've been working from home for the last 2 years, I have a few simple strategies for people who might be struggling to adapt to self-isolation situations. I hope these ideas are helpful and if you know of anyone else who may benefit from this episode, please feel free to pass it on.

1: Create meaningful routines. Set start times, incorporate self-care, and look after your wellbeing. The sooner you can set up these routines, the sooner you can enjoy having some structure back in your life.

2: Be prepared for loneliness and do your best to stay connected with your friends and family. For more tips on coping with loneliness, be sure to check out episode 139 of The Mindful Kind podcast.

3: Engage in good self-care. Head over to www.rachaelkable.com/podcast/220 to find more resources to help you do this!

Take care and I hope you have a wonderful week, Mindful Kind.

Hello and welcome to episode 219 of The Mindful Kind podcast.

In this episode, you'll learn about eustress (also known as positive stress). You'll also find out why it's so important and 2 powerful tips to help you embrace it, including:

• Using affirmations to support yourself through experiences of eustress
• Mood journaling to understand eustress better

Head over to rachaelkable.com/podcast/219 to get your free copy of the Eustress Mood Journaling Worksheet!

Thank you so much for listening and I hope you have a wonderful week, Mindful Kind.

Hello and welcome to episode 218 of The Mindful Kind podcast.

First of all, to grab your free copy of the Mindfulness Activities Checklist, head over to www.rachaelkable.com/podcast/218

I hope you enjoy using the checklist to create a consistent mindfulness practice!

There are some wonderful mindfulness activities to use on the weekend when you might have a bit more time. Not only are these practices great for living more mindfully, but they can help improve your overall wellbeing, too.

These mindfulness activities include:

• Having a mindful conversation with someone you care about (be sure to check out episode 24 of The Mindful Kind for mindful listening tips!)
• Engage in something creative and minimise distractions
• Spend time in nature

Here are two mindful self-care activities you can use during tough days:

• Write down your thoughts and feelings in a journal
• Listen to your favourite music, meditation music, or an uplifting podcast. My favourite meditation music is the True North album by Sonesence (affiliate link) and my favourite podcast at the moment is The School of Greatness.

Thank you so much for listening and I hope you have a wonderful week, Mindful Kind.

Hello and welcome to episode 217 of The Mindful Kind podcast.

In this episode, you'll discover simple mindfulness activities you can easily incorporate into a busy week to help you feel calmer.

Mindfulness activity one: use a mindful breathing technique before you get out of bed in the mornings

Mindfulness activity two: do a daily task in a more mindful way

Mindfulness activity three: check-in with your emotions (without judgement)

Mindfulness activity four: use the Don't Know Mind practice to embrace uncertainty.

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Thank you so much for listening and I hope you have a wonderful week, Mindful Kind.

Hello and welcome to episode 216 of The Mindful Kind podcast.

In this episode, I've shared my thoughts on a mindset I heard while listening to The School of Greatness podcast (episode 839).

The mindset is: "There is no competition and I want everyone in my life to succeed."

You'll learn why I think this concept is so great (including how it can strip away comparison and how it can push you out of your comfort zone in a good way).

You'll also hear two ways I'll be embracing this mindset, including:

1: Sending thoughts of success out to other people in the world

2: Actively showing my loved ones that I support them.

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Thank you so much for listening and I hope you have a wonderful week, Mindful Kind.

Hello and welcome to episode 215 of The Mindful Kind podcast.

In this episode, I've answered a lovely listener's question about how to let go of regrets - specifically how to let go of the regret about not being mindful earlier in life.

Here are my three steps for overcoming regrets:

1: Acknowledge your regrets and the accompanying feelings without judgement. Try to notice any unhelpful thoughts and modify them so they become more neutral or positive.

2: Appreciate what you've learned from the experiences that you regret.

3: Take action to stop making the same mistakes over and over again. Find new ways to learn, grow and move forward from the things you regret.

Are you ready to create a personalised and effective mindfulness practice that actually works for you? Be sure to check out The Mindful Kind Coaching at www.rachaelkable.com/mindfulnesscoaching

Thank you so much for listening and I hope you have a wonderful week, Mindful Kind.

Hello and welcome to episode 214 of The Mindful Kind podcast.

In this episode, you'll learn what antifragility is and the differences between antifragility, robustness and fragility.

You'll also hear my top 3 ideas for embracing antifragility to live a more meaningful life, including:

-looking for positive aspects and opportunities in failures

-being less afraid of change and hardship

-making the most of "seasons" of antifragility

Thank you so much for listening and I hope you have a wonderful week, Mindful Kind.