The Mindful Kind

Hello and welcome to episode 143 of The Mindful Kind podcast! In the previous episode, I spoke about how to mindfully live with other people, so I thought I'd also share some thoughts about creating a mindful home.  Here are my top 6 tips for creating a mindful home: Get some indoor plants (don't forget to follow me on Instagram @rachaelkable to see my indoor plant collection!) Declutter Be intentional about the colours you use Start a Pinterest board for home inspiration Create a self-care space, and Make meaningful atmospheres in your favourite rooms If you'd like to hear more thoughts on this topic, you might also enjoy episode 68 of The Mindful Kind podcast about Positive Spaces and Mindfulness.  I hope you have a wonderful week, Mindful Kind!

Hello and welcome to episode 142 of The Mindful Kind podcast! In this episode, you'll discover 3 tips for living with people more mindfully, including: Being assertive (for more inspiration, check out episode 102 of The Mindful Kind podcast) Practising gratitude, and Doing chores mindfully (for more inspiration, check out episode 66 of The Mindful Kind podcast) If you enjoy listening to The Mindful Kind podcast, please don't forget to leave a review and head over to my website at www.rachaelkable.com for more mindfulness resources, including my blog, video blog and free members section! I hope you have a wonderful week, Mindful Kind.

Hello and welcome to episode 141 of The Mindful Kind podcast! In this episode, I'll be sharing my thoughts on conscious consumption in 3 different areas: 1: Consumption of food and drink (including how to eat mindfully and why it's important to listen to your body) 2: Consumption of content (including the 5 main ways we consume content and which one is best for allowing you to be mindful) 3: Consumption of natural resources, such as land, food and water, and how we can make a positive difference in the world.  I hope you enjoy this episode and have a wonderful week, Mindful Kind! 

Hello and welcome to episode 140 of The Mindful Kind podcast. This episode is all about how to look at (and create!) art more mindfully.  If you're not yet following me on Instagram, you can find me @rachaelkable.  How to look at art mindfully: Notice the different colours and textures Be non-judgemental Feel the emotions and moods the art might evoke (side note: two of my favourite artists to follow on Instagram include @tbfrost and @sophiemelville_artist If you'd like to check out the gorgeous watercolour cards Sophie and I collaborated on, you can find them here: http://www.sophiemelville.com/product/gift-cards-set-of-6 Don't forget to create some kind of art mindfully this week by allowing yourself to make mistakes, tuning in to your senses and observing feelings as they come and go.  Thank you so much for listening and I hope you have a wonderful week, Mindful Kind. 

Hello and welcome to episode 139 of The Mindful Kind podcast.  In this episode, I've shared some of my own experiences with loneliness, isolation and mindfulness, plus 5 tips to help you deal with loneliness in a mindful way.  Tip 1 // Remember that being alone doesn't have to equal loneliness Tip 2 // Schedule a catch up Tip 3 // Experience loneliness mindfully Tip 4 // Engage in self-care Tip 5 // Create meaningful responsibilities in your life If you would like to find out more about my live Q and A Facebook group, head over here: http://www.rachaelkable.com/live-q-a/  I hope you enjoy the episode and have a wonderful week, Mindful Kind!

Hello and welcome to episode 138 of The Mindful Kind podcast.  I really hope you enjoy this episode and learning about my book journey! You'll discover: How my book writing journey began Why mindfulness and meditation have been so important  How I prioritised writing a book (and finished the manuscript in 8 months) Some of the struggles I experienced along the way I hope you enjoy listening and have a wonderful week, Mindful Kind. 

Hello and welcome to episode 137 of The Mindful Kind, which is Part Two of myths about mindfulness! If you haven't yet listened to Part One, be sure to go back to episode 136 to hear the first two big myths (plus a simple mindful breathing technique).  In this episode, you'll hear about three more mindfulness myths, including: That you need a formal meditation practice in order to be mindful That you should take time out of your day to practise mindfulness And that it's bad for your mind to wander during your mindfulness practice Thank you for listening and I hope you have a wonderful week, Mindful Kind!

Hello and welcome to episode 136 of The Mindful Kind podcast.  In this episode, I've shared my thoughts on two of the big myths about mindfulness:  That mindfulness is simple, and That mindfulness should stop us from feeling "negative" emotions. I think it's really important to understand why those two ideas aren't true so we can build more self-compassionate mindfulness practices.  I really hope you enjoy the episode and stay tuned for Part Two! Have a wonderful week, Mindful Kind. 

Welcome to episode 135 of The Mindful Kind podcast. In this episode, you'll discover more about travel anxiety and how to manage it using some simple mindfulness tips and helpful strategies. Mindfulness Tips: Use a physical anchor to help you focus on the present moment and slow anxious thoughts  Tune into your senses by noticing 5 things you can see, hear and feel Stretch your body to relieve tension More helpful strategies... View your anxiety as excitement Balance out negative thoughts with positive, specific thoughts about your trip Thank you for listening and I hope you have a wonderful week, Mindful Kind!

Hello and welcome to episode 134 of The Mindful Kind podcast!  Since it was my birthday the day before I recorded this episode, I decided to share some reflections on the past year and also what I'm hoping for in the year ahead. I hope you enjoy this more personal episode:)  If you'd like to find out more about my blog, eBooks, live Q and A and latest offerings, please head over to my website at www.rachaelkable.com. Don't forget to sign up for my newsletter to stay up to date!  And if you would like to donate to The Mindful Kind, you can find me on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/themindfulkind  I hope you have a wonderful week, Mindful Kind. 

Hello and welcome to episode 133 of The Mindful Kind podcast! In this episode, I've shared: What seasonal affective disorder is What the symptoms can include How seasonal affective disorder can be treated, and Two mindfulness practices for people experiencing seasonal affective disorder You'll also discover what's been happening behind the scenes in my own life lately, including writing a book, leaving my part-time job and moving house! Thank you so much for listening and I hope you have a wonderful week, Mindful Kind. 

Hello and welcome to episode 132 of The Mindful Kind podcast! In this episode, I've shared 8 specific tips to help you practice mindfulness in everyday life, including:  Tip 1 is to look outside your bedroom window first thing in the morning Tip 2 is to pay some attention to the warmth of a mug of coffee or tea in your hands Tip 3 is to choose a task around the house and notice the difference from before you do it and after Tip 4 is to stretch your body in some way and really savour the movement Tip 5 is to use a breathing practice whenever you can feel yourself starting to become overwhelmed Tip 6 is to give someone a mindful hug Tip 7 is to appreciate the scent of a beauty product Tip 8 is to notice the colours of nature. Don't forget to come and find me on Facebook and Instagram (@rachaelkable) or come and join my live Q and A Facebook Group: http://www.rachaelkable.com/live-q-a/  I hope you have a wonderful week, Mindful Kind!

Hello and welcome to episode 131 of The Mindful Kind podcast.  In this episode, you'll discover three components of emotions, including: A subjective component, which is the unique experience of emotions from person to person A physiological component, which involves the physical sensations of emotions, and  A cognitive component, which is about how we interpret and label emotions. I also share "misattribution of arousal" which is the inaccurate labelling of emotions. To mindfully explore emotions, try to identify the subjective, physiological and cognitive components of your emotions (without judging anything you might notice).  Thank you so much for listening and I hope you have a wonderful week, Mindful Kind!

Hello and welcome to episode 130 of The Mindful Kind podcast! First of all, a huge thank you to everyone who has left reviews for The Mindful Kind- it means a lot! If you'd like to come and find me on Instagram, my handle is @rachaelkable In this episode, I've answered a listener's question about overcoming post-holiday blues. The tips I shared include: 1: Use mindfulness whenever you feel worried about the passing of time 2: Connect with your experiences while on holiday 3: Let go of the need to have a perfect holiday  4: Remember that it's ok to feel sad at the end of a holiday 5: Find new things in your life to look forward to 6: Use your holiday as inspiration for your life at home 7: Look for things you can be grateful for 8: Remember there will be more holidays in your future! If you'd like to check out my live Q and A Facebook Group, head over here: http://www.rachaelkable.com/live-q-a/  Thank you so much for listening and I hope you have a wonderful week, Mindful Kind!

Hello and welcome to episode 129 of The Mindful Kind podcast! In this episode, you'll learn more about mindfulness for stress and anxiety prevention, including how it can help you manage small amounts of stress and prevent it from spiralling out of control.  I've also shared some examples from my own life about stress and how mindfulness has helped me deal with it in positive ways.  If you'd like to learn more about practical strategies to increase resilience and decrease stress, you may enjoy my article about it here: http://www.rachaelkable.com/blog/increase-resilience-and-decrease-stress  I hope you have a wonderful week, Mindful Kind!

Hello and welcome to episode 128 of The Mindful Kind podcast about low frustration tolerance.  In this episode, you'll discover what low frustration tolerance is, how it contributes to stress and some mindful strategies for increasing your frustration tolerance, including: Acknowledging thoughts in challenging situations without having to believe them (thoughts may include "I can't deal with this, I can't handle this, or I can't get through this") Challenging those negative thoughts with truthful facts, such as "I've been through a similar situation before and I know I can get through this" Taking some deep breaths or practising mindfulness to support yourself through difficult situations and feelings of frustration  Allowing yourself to feel however you need to feel without judgement Noticing if there's anything you can be grateful for in that difficult moment In this episode, you'll also hear a meditation called The Point of Stillness which begins at 5.40 minutes.  Thank you for listening and I hope you

Hello and welcome to episode 127 of The Mindful Kind podcast! In this episode, you'll discover ten simple tips to help you get through busy times... 1: Spend less time on social media to create more opportunities for self-care 2: Try to embrace flexibility and let go of "shoulds" 3: Remember that it's ok to reschedule! 4: Ask for help 5: Try to make decisions in advance 6: Prioritise your health as much as possible 7: Remember that manageable levels of stress can be helpful 8: Keep one list of all the things you need to do 9: Use affirmations (you might like to check out episodes 125 and 126 for some ideas!) 10: Find your own simple ways of self-soothing Thank you so much for listening and I hope you have a wonderful week, Mindful Kind!

Hello and welcome to episode 126 of The Mindful Kind podcast! Before listening to this episode, you may like to check out episode 125 for an introduction to affirmations and how to create your own affirmations. In this episode, we'll explore how affirmations can be used in everyday life! Tips include using self-compassionate affirmations when you look in the mirror, setting an affirmation as a screensaver on your phone, using a strength affirmation instead of scrolling through social media, and much more.  Be sure to head over to www.rachaelkable.com/podcast/126 to download your own free copy of all my favourite affirmations!  I hope you have a wonderful week, Mindful Kind. 

Hello and welcome to episode 125 of The Mindful Kind podcast about affirmations! First of all, you may like to find me on Instagram @rachaelkable to stay up to date with all my mini-meditation and mindfulness sessions via my Instagram Stories:)  In this episode, you'll discover: What affirmations actually are How affirmations can be useful  Why honesty is important when choosing affirmations Two simple tips for creating your own affirmations How to use affirmations during meditation I hope you enjoy the episode and be sure to tune in next week to learn how to incorporate affirmations into everyday life! I hope you have a wonderful week, Mindful Kind. 

Hello and welcome to episode 124 of The Mindful Kind podcast about mindfulness, apps and a few life changes I've been wanting to share.  First of all, these are the mindfulness practices I've been using regularly: Mindful breathing Noticing the weather and how it's changing Practising yin yoga The apps I've been using include Aware, Fresh Body Fit Mind, Headspace and Focus Keeper. If you'd like to read my review of Headspace, you can find the article here: http://www.rachaelkable.com/blog/my-personal-experiences-with-meditation-and-the-headspace-app And the big life changes include leaving my part-time job to focus on my business full-time (you'll hear about why it's a bit nerve-wracking during the episode!), I've started hosting mini-mindfulness and meditation sessions on my Instagram @rachaelkable and we're getting a new puppy in May!  To find out more about the Live Q and A Facebook Group, head over here: http://www.rachaelkable.com/live-q-a/ I hope you have a wonderful week, Mindful Kind!