Welcome to episode 53 of The Mindful Kind podcast! In this episode, discover more about meaningful moments and how we can use mindfulness to appreciate them more. Meaningful moments might be: - spending time with loved ones - looking at a flower - climbing into bed at the end of the day - connecting with people on social media - evening beauty routines Can you slow down, appreciate and let go of stress to immerse yourself in these moments? I hope you have a wonderful week, Mindful Kind....
Nov 17, 2016•5 min
Hello and welcome to episode 52 of The Mindful Kind podcast! In this episode, discover how to use mindfulness to face your fears. This is a gentle and kind approach to addressing fears- this is not an episode about feeling the fear and doing it anyway (at least, not at first!). You'll discover a few of my own fears about snakes and public speaking (and more!) and how I've used mindfulness to face up to those things. A few tips for facing your fears using mindfulness: - Take small steps towards f...
Nov 10, 2016•10 min
Welcome to episode 51 of The Mindful Kind podcast! In this episode, discover how to go for mindful adventures and why it can be fun, inspiring and meaningful to shake up our routines. Adventures don't always need to be expensive or grand! Find out a few different types of adventures, which you can do easily and without spending much money. Tips for going on mindful adventures: - Make conscious decisions to go on mindful adventures - Identify worried or hurtful thoughts about going on adventures ...
Nov 03, 2016•9 min
Welcome to episode 50 of The Mindful Kind podcast, a Q and A with your host, Rachael Kable! Questions on this episode include: Did I teach my partner about mindfulness and if so, how did I do it? How do I handle people who are dismissive of mindfulness? Where would I be now if I hadn't discovered mindfulness? And more! A huge, huge thank you to everyone who submitted questions or touched base with me this week- it was incredibly lovely to hear from you all:) Head to www.rachaelkable.com for more...
Oct 27, 2016•15 min
In this personal episode of The Mindful Kind podcast, discover more about mindfulness and forgiveness (with plenty of examples and insights from my own life!). I share a quote which has guided me in my own journey with forgiveness and I explain why forgiving others (and myself!) has been such a meaningful and powerful practice. Step 1: Give yourself space so you can feel your feelings! Step 2: Understand your emotions and why they've come about. Step 3: Start exploring forgiveness. Keep in mind,...
Oct 20, 2016•11 min
Discover five useful tips for using mindfulness to make big decisions in episode 48 of The Mindful Kind podcast! Keep a journal Try not to ask for other people's opinions Manage stress Balance out negativity bias with gratitude Trust your decision These tips can be important parts of your decision making processes to help you take care of yourself and make a decision you believe in. Also, find out about the exciting opportunity to ask me your questions about mindfulness to celebrate episode 50 o...
Oct 13, 2016•13 min
In this episode, discover how to take care of yourself so you can support others and be the best version of yourself you can be. Incorporate self-care into your days Recognise the good qualities in yourself Reach out to your supports Take mindful breaks Learn to say no when you need to Avoid your triggers Be gentle and kind towards yourself A huge thank you for the wonderful new reviews on iTunes this week! Every thoughtful and kind word truly means so much to me and puts a huge smile on my face...
Oct 06, 2016•10 min
Welcome to episode 46 of The Mindful Kind podcast! Discover four tips for taking mindful breaks to increase your productivity and inspire creativity, including: Tuning in to your senses Drinking water Practicing gratitude Stretching You'll answer hear my thought's on a listener's question about overcoming distractions! In the episode, I mentioned my blog post about the Meaningful Mindfulness Workshop, which you can find here: www.rachaelkable.com/blog/meaningful-mindfulness-workshop I also share...
Sep 29, 2016•13 min
In this episode of The Mindful Kind podcast, discover how to use mindfulness to move forward from comparing yourself to others. A huge (HUGE!) thank you for all the wonderful new reviews on iTunes, the thoughtful comments on social media and emails I've received this past week. There aren't enough words to express how deeply grateful I am! A quick tip from one of my listeners following the break-ups episode (number 44) is to create flower posies! I thought this was such a beautiful, creative and...
Sep 23, 2016•10 min
This episode goes out to all the listeners who need some extra support and guidance during a sad time, such as a break up. Discover how to let your feelings be (and why it's so important!), as well as simple mindfulness practices to help you find relief from pain- both emotional and physical. You'll hear about the self-care practices I wished I'd used during my last break up and you can discover the written version of these practices on my blog at www.rachaelkable.com/blog/mindful-self-care . A ...
Sep 15, 2016•9 min
In episode 43 of The Mindful Kind podcast, I share my thoughts and insights into stress and panic attacks and how to use mindfulness to manage them. Learn more about panic attacks and where you can get extra support (for yourself or others) in the event of a panic attack, or any other case of strong anxiety. Discover three simple mindfulness techniques which you can use to calm yourself down, including a breathing technique I learned during my time on a helpline, affirmations (and how I used the...
Sep 08, 2016•11 min
Welcome to this super special episode about mindfulness and kindness! I've been really looking forward to sharing this episode and I hope you enjoy it:) In the episode, I share a visualisation to help you tap into feelings and thoughts about kindness. I also discuss how mindfulness can help us be more kind- both to ourselves and others and why it's important (with a few stories and experiences of my own along the way!). Don't forget your mindfulness mission to notice kindness throughout your day...
Sep 01, 2016•11 min
In this episode of The Mindful Kind podcast, discover my thoughts about mindfulness when dealing with difficult relationships and trying to move forward. I shared a personal story about challenging relationships and how mindfulness could have helped me acknowledge my thoughts and feelings and find constructive ways to deal with the situation. I've also outlined a meaningful mindfulness technique which will allow you to understand your thoughts and figure out how to move forward with challenging ...
Aug 25, 2016•9 min
In this exciting episode of The Mindful Kind podcast, I've shared practical exercises, extra tips and my personal experiences with mindful journaling. In this episode, you will discover: Journaling to de-brief after work Gratitude journaling Thought journaling In this episode, I also shared a discount code for the amazing new journal collection by Inspirationery! The discount code is: RACHAELKABLE and it will give the user 20% off until Monday August 22nd 2016. Visit the website here: inspiratio...
Aug 18, 2016•7 min
Welcome to episode 39 of The Mindful Kind podcast! After a few thoughtful questions from my wonderful community, I decided to share my thoughts about mindful parenting. Discover three tips for being a more mindful parent, including: Take some time to breathe when you're feeling stressed Play games which encourage mindfulness with your child Learn more about mindfulness from your child! Create support networks I also share my answer to one of my lovely listeners about how to deal with guilt when ...
Aug 11, 2016•8 min
In this episode of The Mindful Kind podcast, discover four common challenges when it comes to practicing mindfulness and my advice on what you can do! When I asked my followers on social media what their common challenges were, the biggest answers were: Getting started with a mindfulness practice when you don't feel like practicing it (even though you know you want to!) Making conscious choices to be mindful instead of following old habits Remembering to be mindful Being distracted during your m...
Aug 04, 2016•10 min
In episode 37 of The Mindful Kind podcast, I've shared my thoughts (and personal examples) about fear of failure and fear of success. In this episode, you will discover: The difference between fear of success and fear of failure How to use mindfulness to let go of fears A meaningful journalling practice to help you challenge fearful thoughts (based on cognitive behaviour therapy) Why it can be important to let go of (or challenge) fearful thoughts I also announce my new business at www.coupleofc...
Jul 28, 2016•8 min
Welcome to episode 36 of The Mindful Kind podcast! In this episode, I've answered a wonderful question from one of my listeners about how to be more mindful during goal setting sessions. I've shared a few of my own goal setting experiences, including when I set a couple of goals which didn't align with me and how I felt when I didn't achieve a goal I thought I wanted. Being mindful when setting goals is about listening to what you actually want and how goals make you feel. Ask yourself if the go...
Jul 21, 2016•9 min
In episode 35 of The Mindful Kind podcast, I've shared three ways mindfulness can be inspired by nature. Water (how to be mindful in the shower, watching water, drinking water mindfully and washing the dishes) Animals (be around your pet without distractions, be inspired by the way animals act and work with animals) Colour and why noticing it is a simple and fun mindfulness practice I also wrote about another three ways nature can inspire your mindfulness practice on my blog here: www.rachaelkab...
Jul 14, 2016•9 min
Welcome to episode 34 of The Mindful Kind podcast! In this episode, I've shared my personal journey with yoga and how it's evolved over time. You'll also discover some top tips for being mindful during your yoga practice, such as tuning in to your breath and observing your thoughts. At the end of the episode, I've shared an exciting giveaway of the Mukti Yoga Mat. You can find out more by reading my review of it here: www.rachaelkable.com/blog/muktiyogamat You can also check out the written vers...
Jul 07, 2016•10 min
Welcome to episode 33 of The Mindful Kind podcast! After hosting a live workshop on the weekend, I felt inspired to share a visualisation with The Mindful Kind listeners. This episode includes a beach guided visualisation with a short mindfulness practice at the end. Be sure to subscribe if you're listening via iTunes as I will be announcing an exciting giveaway next week! Also this is the final call for anyone who would like to take part in The Mindful Kind Challenge. If you would like to join ...
Jun 30, 2016•9 min
In episode 32 of The Mindful Kind podcast, I've shared how my mindset has changed over the last year and how I believe mindfulness helped that happen. Since I started practicing mindfulness, I've spent much less time being caught up in the future and wishing time away! Find out more about my personal experiences over on my blog at www.rachaelkable.com/blog Also, discover my top tip for the next step in your mindfulness journey. Don't forget to subscribe as I'll be running an exciting giveaway ve...
Jun 23, 2016•7 min
Perfectionism and pressure can be huge elements of stress and in episode 31 of The Mindful Kind podcast, I've shared my own experience with these elements and how I took back my power. Learn how to identify constructive thinking versus stressful thinking and discover my favourite mindful journalling technique to manage stressful thinking! I've also announced that The Mindful Kind Challenge (round 2) is open for enrolment here: www.rachaelkable.com/themindfulkindchallenge And my upcoming workshop...
Jun 16, 2016•9 min
In episode 30 of The Mindful Kind podcast, discover how to celebrate your achievements mindfully. This episode came about because not too long ago, I realised I was achieving goals but I was feeling empty, frustrated and disappointed. I saw an opportunity to start incorporating more mindfulness into my life by acknowledging and appreciating achievements, big and small! Find out how to do this yourself in this short and sweet (but powerful!) episode. Please don't forget to subscribe so you won't ...
Jun 09, 2016•6 min
Welcome to episode 29 of The Mindful Kind podcast! A big thank you to everyone who has supported this adventure- we are almost at 200,000 downloads and I couldn't have done it without you! In this episode, I've answered a brilliant question about how often we should practice mindfulness? With a look at my own mindful journey, you'll discover how to begin and maintain a regular practice until mindfulness starts to infuse naturally into other aspects of your life. I've also shared three tips for h...
Jun 02, 2016•10 min
Welcome to episode 28 of The Mindful Kind podcast! In this fun, little episode, I've shared ten quirky and out-of-the-box ways you can be more mindful. Discover how to shake up your mindfulness practice and enjoy trying out some new practices! 1: Use your sense of smell 2: Sit down on your mindful walk 3: Pick yourself some flowers and use them as a mindful reminder 4: Watch jellyfish 5: Clean out your wardrobe 6: Cook a new recipe 7: Listen to a song in the bathroom 8: Cloud watch 9: Dry your h...
May 26, 2016•6 min
In episode 27 of The Mindful Kind podcast, discover more about my own journey with stress, mindfulness and relationships. You'll learn three meaningful ways to practise mindfulness to strengthen your own relationships, including communicating your feelings regularly, seeing things from other perspectives and cultivating gratitude. To find out more about my upcoming Melbourne Workshop, head to www.rachaelkable.com/upcoming-events I hope you have a beautiful, mindful week!...
May 19, 2016•8 min
In episode 26 of The Mindful Kind podcast, discover two powerful mindfulness practices to help you break habits and, possibly, create new ones! By making more conscious choices and learning to urge surf, we can empower ourselves to choose whether or not we take action on our impulses. Also, learn about why self-talk is so important when we're trying to change a habit! The Mindful Kind Challenge kicks off on Monday May 16th and if you are ready to sign up and start immersing yourself in all thing...
May 12, 2016•9 min
Welcome to episode 25 of The Mindful Kind podcast! Discover why self-compassion was such an important part of my mindfulness practice, especially when I was a beginner. You'll also learn about three different exercises you can use to be more compassionate towards yourself, including talking kindly to yourself, writing down why mindfulness is useful to you whenever you remember to practice and letting go of hurtful thoughts. For more tips about letting go of hurtful thoughts, check out my blog ar...
May 05, 2016•8 min
Welcome to episode 24 of The Mindful Kind podcast! In this episode, I've shared my top ten tips for being a more mindful listener. These tips can easily be applied in every day life and can also be applied when you're providing meaningful support. 1. Create space to listen 2. Be in the right headspace 3. Eye contact is key 4. Use open body language 5. Lean in 6. Use silence 7. Ask open questions 8. You don't need to fix the person or situation 9. Check in about a self-care plan 10. Follow up Reg...
Apr 28, 2016•9 min
