Hello and welcome to episode 195 of The Mindful Kind podcast. 

In this episode, you'll learn more about how to embrace uncertainty and feel less overwhelmed by it. 

You'll hear about an interesting study that found people tend to feel more stressed by uncertainty than when they know something bad will happen. You can learn more about this study here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2016/mar/uncertainty-can-cause-more-stress-inevitable-pain

In this episode, you'll discover 3 tips which can help you cope with uncertainty, including:

Tip 1: Change your perception of uncertainty 

Tip 2: Trust yourself that you can handle any outcome

Tip 3: Be self-compassionate. You can learn more about this in episode 153 of The Mindful Kind podcast.

Thank you so much to Blinkist for supporting this episode of The Mindful Kind podcast. Blinkist is a brilliant app which shares the key highlights from thousands of non-fiction books so you can read them (or listen to them) in around 15 minutes!

Head to www.blinkist.com/themindfulkind for a free 7-Day trial. Be sure to check out Uncertainty by Jonathan Fields and Rising Strong by Brene Brown to learn even more about coping with uncertainty. 

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

Hello and welcome to episode 194 of The Mindful Kind podcast. 

In this episode, you'll hear some interesting statistics about digital use, why it's important to take digital detoxes and the benefits of taking a break from digital devices, including better productivity, more mindful mornings, stronger connections with people and less stress. 

You'll also hear about 4 simple tips to help you implement your own digital detoxes, including:

• Tip 1: Keep your phone out of arm's reach
• Tip 2: Give yourself a time limit for social media and digital use
• Tip 3: Turn off as many phone notifications as possible
• Tip 4: Don't check your phone any time when you're in bed

If you would like to learn more about mindful social media use, be sure to check out chapters 20 and 21 of my book, The Mindful Kind: https://www.rachaelkable.com/themindfulkindbook

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

Hello and welcome to episode 193 of The Mindful Kind podcast!

In this episode, I've shared some interesting research and helpful information about habit formation from an awesome book I found on Blinkist called The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg. 

You'll learn about chunking, which is an automatic process that helps your brain save energy and forms the basis of habit formation. 

You'll also hear about the three-part loop which makes up a habit, including a cue, a routine and a reward. 

I've shared some of my own experiences with habits and how understanding habits has helped me change unhelpful habits and stick with positive habits!

Thank you to Blinkist for supporting this episode of The Mindful Kind podcast. Blinkist is a brilliant app which shares the key highlights from thousands of non-fiction books so you can read them (or listen to them) in around 15 minutes! Head to www.blinkist.com/themindfulkind to get a free 7-Day trial.

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

Hello and welcome to episode 192 of The Mindful Kind podcast about relaxation strategies for stress. 

This is the third and final episode of the relaxation mini-series! Be sure to check out episodes 190 and 191 to find out more about the benefits of relaxation and relaxing types of meditation. 

In this episode, you'll hear about 3 relaxation strategies for stress, including:

• Mindfully tuning in to one of your senses
• Using the 4-7-8 breathing technique
• Writing in a journal.

Here are some journaling prompts you can try if you're feeling stuck:

• What are some of the thoughts running through my mind at the moment?
• How am I feeling right now?
• How can I look after myself?
• What are the most important things I need to focus on?
• Who can I turn to for support?
• What can I learn from this situation?

Be sure to check out my 7-Day Relaxation Challenge and the Relaxation Meditation Album here: www.rachaelkable.com/192

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