The Mindful Kind - Rachael Kable

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123 // Self-Care Ideas for Relaxation Mar 29, 2018

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Hello and welcome to episode 123 of The Mindful Kind podcast, featuring 12 unique self-care ideas for mindfulness and relaxation!

If you would like to check out the written version of the episode, head over to my website at http://www.rachaelkable.com/blog/10-unique-self-care-ideas-for-mindfulness-and-relaxation-

And if you would like to find out more about the live Q and A Facebook Group, go to this link: http://www.rachaelkable.com/live-q-a/

Some of the self-care practices in the episode include making bath salts (and taking a soothing bath while your phone is in another room!), creating your own inspiring Pinterest boards, doing gentle yin yoga in bed at the end of the day, gratitude journaling and creating a mindful skin care routine.

I hope you enjoy the episode and have a wonderful week, Mindful Kind!

122 // Being More Open-Minded When Trying New Things Mar 22, 2018

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Hello and welcome to episode 122 of The Mindful Kind podcast!

This is the final episode of the open-mindedness mini-series and features some simple tips for being open-minded when trying new things (a time when many of us may be judgemental and hard on ourselves!).

You can download a free workbook covering all the tips and activities from this mini-series at www.rachaelkable.com/podcast/122

The tips in this episode include:

-reminding yourself that trying something new is a success in itself

-using affirmations to build your confidence

-remembering that whether you think you can, or you think you can't, you're right!

-looking at all the little things you have achieved and seeing the big picture

-allowing feelings to arise and expressing them in a safe way

-practicing patience

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

121 // Being Open-Minded During Challenging Times Mar 15, 2018

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Hello and welcome to episode 121 of The Mindful Kind podcast and the second episode in the open-mindedness mini-series!

In this episode, you'll discover some of my personal experiences with strong emotions and challenging times and how I recently dealt with sadness in a more mindful way.

My top tips for being open-minded during challenging times include:

Remembering that it's not bad or wrong to feel emotions
Accepting that emotions come and go
Listening to your needs and being self-compassionate

Here are some of the resources mentioned in the episode:

Book: "How Emotions Are Made" by Lisa Feldman Barrett

Live Q and A Facebook Group: http://www.rachaelkable.com/live-q-a/

The Mindful Kind on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/rachaelkable

I hope you have a wonderful week, Mindful Kind!

120 // How to be More Open-Minded with Yourself Mar 08, 2018

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Hello and welcome to episode 120 of The Mindful Kind podcast!

This is the first episode of my new mini-series about open-mindedness, which was a topic chosen by the members of my live Q and A Facebook Group. To learn more about the group, feel free to head over here: http://www.rachaelkable.com/live-q-a/

In this episode, you'll discover two big challenges which can hinder you from being open-minded, including comparison and other people's opinions.

You'll also hear about some simple activities to help you become more open-minded in the face of these challenges!

I hope you enjoy the episode and have a wonderful week, Mindful Kind.

119 // Mindful Studying Mar 01, 2018

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Hello and welcome to episode 119 of The Mindful Kind podcast about mindful studying!

First of all, if you would like to find out more about my live Q and A sessions, head over here: http://www.rachaelkable.com/live-q-a/

Now, let's dive into some mindful studying tips!

Tip 1: Observe your energy rises and falls and create a study plan around them

Tip 2: Practice breathing techniques to manage stress

Tip 3: Take short mindful breaks, such as a mindful cup of tea or using an aromatic spray by Combardis Elixirs

Tip 4: Adopt a mindful attitude towards your studies (attentive, non-judgemental and curious)

Tip 5: Notice different thoughts and how they impact your studies

Tip 6: Explore how you learn best (by watching/reading, listening or doing)

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

118 // How to Reverse-Engineer Your Goals Feb 22, 2018

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Hello and welcome to episode 118 of The Mindful Kind podcast.

This episode is about how to reverse-engineer your goals. You'll discover what reverse-engineering means and why it's a clever method of setting meaningful and rewarding goals.

You'll also hear about some of my own goals and why they're important to me!

Don't forget to check out my Live Q and A Facebook Group here: http://www.rachaelkable.com/live-q-a/

I hope you have a wonderful week, Mindful Kind!

117 // Mindful Cooking Feb 15, 2018

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Hello and welcome to episode 117 of The Mindful Kind podcast!

This episode is based on a question I received during a live Q and A session about how to cook more mindfully!

If you'd like to learn more about joining my live Q and A Facebook Group so you can ask your own questions, head over here: http://www.rachaelkable.com/live-q-a/

The tips in this episode about mindful cooking include:

Being ready for a mindful cooking experience and learning when to practice so it doesn't add stress and overwhelm
Doing a cooking process (such as chopping, stirring or serving) more mindfully
Dealing with challenging emotions and judgements which may arise in the kitchen
Getting creative with your cooking and mindfulness practices

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

116 // 3 Key Tips to a Stronger Mindfulness Practice Feb 08, 2018

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Hello and welcome to episode 116 of The Mindful Kind podcast!

In this episode, I've shared 3 key tips to cultivating a stronger mindfulness practice (which I wish I'd known at the start of my own journey!).

You'll hear more about my own struggles with becoming more mindful and some of the obstacles which hindered my progress.

The 3 key tips include:

Working with a personal mentor or coach
Finding ways to stay accountable
Joining like-minded communities

If you would like to find out more about each of these tips, then head over to my website and check out the following articles:

How to Find a Personal Mentor for Your Mindfulness Journey

Mindful Living: Six Tips to Help You Stay Accountable

How to Combat Loneliness and Isolation

And if you would like to find out more about my exclusive, live Q & A Facebook Group, simply head over here: http://www.rachaelkable.com/live-q-a/

I hope you have a wonderful week, Mindful Kind!

115 // Unique Meditation Experiences Feb 01, 2018

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Hello and welcome to episode 115 of The Mindful Kind podcast!

In this episode, I'll be sharing some unique meditation experiences, including some different perspectives from my wonderful Instagram community. Be sure to head over to @rachaelkable on Instagram to take part in any future posts!

Discover more about:

Yoga Nidra
Flotation
Binaural beats
Group Meditation

You can find the full wrap up of these meditation experiences (plus 2 extra meditation experiences!) at: http://www.rachaelkable.com/blog/unique-meditation-experiences

Also, don't forget to watch The Mindful Kind Video Blog about mindful adventures at: https://youtu.be/6e4R2tyEdhc or go to www.rachaelkable.com and click on Videos.

I hope you have a wonderful week, Mindful Kind!

114 // Outlooks on Life: Optimism Jan 24, 2018

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Welcome to episode 114 of The Mindful Kind podcast, and the final episode of the outlooks on life mini-series. If you haven't yet heard the rest of the series, you might like to listen to episode 112 about realism and episode 113 about pessimism before tuning in to this episode about optimism!

In this episode, you'll discover:

What optimism is
The pros and cons of being optimistic
Situations optimism can be really useful
A great meditation practice for optimistic people
What optimistic realism is

Don't forget to head over to my website and join my community to gain access to all my free resources: http://www.rachaelkable.com/newsletter-sign-up

I hope you have a wonderful week, Mindful Kind!

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