Hello and welcome to episode 88 of The Mindful Kind podcast!

In this episode, you'll hear all about my podcasting journey and an exciting announcement about my Patreon page at www.patreon.com/themindfulkind

Discover how "The Mindful Kind" came to be, some of the challenges and achievements I've experienced and how mindfulness has supported me throughout the journey. 

From 6 hours trying to record the first episode (and almost throwing in the towel!) to reaching thousands of people worldwide and surpassing a million downloads, I'll be sharing an honest look at podcasting and how it's changed my life.

I hope you enjoy listening and don't forget to check out my Patreon page for exclusive bonus episodes, transcripts and more:)

I hope you have a wonderful week, Mindful Kind. 

Hello and welcome to episode 87 of The Mindful Kind podcast!

In this episode, I'm answering the most common question my listeners ask me, which is how to deal with challenging people. 

So, here are my top 5 tips:

1 // Acknowledge how you feel and show yourself some self-compassion. 

2 // Remember that your perspective/experience isn't the same as anyone's else's.

3 // Communicate! You might like to revisit episodes 24 and 60 for tips on mindful listening and communication. 

4 // Build you own confidence and sense of self-worth. To read an article I wrote on this topic, head to: www.rachaelkable.com/blog/mindful-and-powerful-confidence-tips

5 // Have a safe way to debrief (and don't send texts or emails about other people!). 

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

Hello and welcome to episode 86 of The Mindful Kind podcast (and the final episode of the goal-setting mini series). 

In this episode, you'll discover some simple (but fun!) ways to celebrate your goals, efforts and achievements. 

Tip 1 // Track your goals and set up a reward system

Choose fun ways to reward yourself for the goals you achieve by keeping track of your achievements via an app, journal, or other tracker. If you would like to download a free tracker I created, then click here to subscribe to my newsletter (this free tracker is part of a workbook which also includes an epic list of reward ideas and affirmations you can use when you achieve your goals!).

Tip 2 // Record all the steps towards your goals in a journal

Write about the achievements, the challenges, how you overcame those challenges, and anything else meaningful to you. 

Tip 3 // Use affirmations and positive thoughts, such as "I'm doing really well and I'm proud of myself."

You'll also discover some interesting research by Lepper and Green about their intrinsic versus extrinsic motivations in children. 

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

Episode 85 of The Mindful Kind (and episode 5 in the goal-setting mini-series) is all about overcoming the obstacles between us and achieving our goals, such as self-sabotage. Not only will I share a few common obstacles, I'll also let you know some top tips to help you move past them.

Obstacle 1: Self-sabotage

Tip 1 // Practice mindfulness and meditation

Tip 2 // Work with a professional or trusted friend to hear new perspectives and feedback

Obstacle 2: Stress and anxiety

Tip 1 // Engage in self-care

Tip 2 // Practice mindfulness

Tip 3 // Communicate and find support

Obstacle 3: Lack of motivation and planning

Tip 1 // Listen to the rest of the goal-setting series (episodes 81, 82, 83 and 84) for inspiration on planning goals and finding motivation. 

I hope you have a wonderful week, Mindful Kind!