Hello and welcome to episode 323 of The Mindful Kind podcast.  In this episode, you'll learn about the Status Quo Bias and how it might be protecting you and, also, how it might be holding you back.  As you'll hear in the episode, I've recently started a new full time job and made the difficult decision to take some time away from podcasting. If you'd like to stay up to date with my work, I highly recommend joining my email list here: www.rachaelkable.com/subscribe You can also find the show notes and links to further resources at www.rachaelkable.com/podcast/323 Thank you so much fo ..read more

Hello and welcome to episode 322 of The Mindful Kind podcast.  In this episode, you'll hear some great questions from the students inside my Derail Imposter Syndrome Online Course.  The questions include:  - I just started a new job and I feel like a fraud. Everyone seems so much more qualified than I am and I’m worried I’m in way over my head. What should I do? - I struggle with self-sabotage and whenever I feel like I’m close to success, I usually find a way to destroy it. Is there anything I can do to stop sabotaging myself? - I feel like I’m trying to pretend I’m perfect, es ..read more

Hello and welcome to episode 321 of The Mindful Kind podcast (and the fourth episode in the relationships mini-series).  In this episode, you'll learn about emotional vulnerability in relationships, including why it's so important and some of my favourite tips to help you implement it.  Don't forget to visit www.rachaelkable.com/podcast/321 to get your copy of my Self-Compassion Meditation Album and find the writing prompts to help you practice acknowledging your emotions.  Thank you so much for listening and I hope you have a wonderful week, Mindful Kind ..read more

Hello and welcome to episode 319 of The Mindful Kind podcast. In this episode, you'll discover my best tips for being more present in your relationships, including: Tip 1: Develop small habits that help you spent quality time with your loved ones Tip 2: Organise regular adventures with people you care about Tip 3: Look after your own needs Tip 4: Ask more questions in an open-minded and curious way Tip 5: Create a consistent mindfulness practice Head over to www.rachaelkable.com/podcast/319 to enrol in Mindfulness Made Easy and start creating your own mindfulness practice today! Thank you ..read more

Hello and welcome to episode 318 of The Mindful Kind podcast. In this episode, you'll learn about expectations in relationships and how expectations that are either too high or too low can damage important relationships in your life.  You'll also learn some tips for managing your expectations well, including:  - Expressing your expectations assertively and compassionately  - Learning to be flexible with some of your expectations  - Letting go of unrealistic or unhelpful expectations Head over to www.rachaelkable.com/podcast/318 to download a free copy of my Mindful Com ..read more

Hello and welcome to episode 317 of The Mindful Kind podcast.  As someone who struggled with meditation for a long time thanks to my busy mind, I'm particularly passionate about this topic!     Meditation can be an incredible practice, but it can also be really challenging for anyone who finds it hard to focus. So, in this episode, you'll discover some great meditations for people with busy minds, including: - mindful walking - short breathing techniques - visualisations  Head over to www.rachaelkable.com/podcast/317 to grab a copy of my Relaxation Meditation Album, wh ..read more

Hello and welcome to episode 316 of The Mindful Kind podcast.  In this episode, you'll learn about the interesting ways that self-love can impact on your relationships.  For example, you might become less judgemental and people will feel like they can be more open with you!  Head over to www.rachaelkable.com/podcast/316 to read my article about implementing self-love after a tough day.  Thank you so much for listening and I hope you have a wonderful week, Mindful Kind ..read more

Hello and welcome to episode 315 of The Mindful Kind podcast.  In this episode, you'll learn about negative and optimistic attributional styles and how they can impact your life.  You'll also discover some real examples of attributional styles so you can understand how they might be arising in your life, too. Head over to www.rachaelkable.com/podcast/315 to grab your free copy of my favourite list of affirmations! Thank you for listening and I hope you have a wonderful week, Mindful Kind.  ..read more

Hello and welcome to episode 314 of The Mindful Kind podcast.  In this episode, you'll discover why it can be important to practice giving people the benefit of the doubt (including some interesting research about happiness!).  You'll also hear some of my favourite reasons for giving people the benefit of the doubt, including: - It helps me feel less stressed - I feel more compassionate and optimistic  - It's taught me to forgive myself more for my own mistakes Please note that it's not necessarily always a good idea to give people the benefit of the doubt! Make sure you tune in ..read more

Hello and welcome to episode 313 of The Mindful Kind podcast. In this episode, I'm really excited to share some things I'll be focusing on in 2022, including: 1: Giving people the benefit of the doubt 2: Slow mindful movement 3: Cooking 4: Going on new adventures Head over to www.rachaelkable.com/podcast/313 to find the link to my article, Rach's Recommended Resources: The Best Books And Podcasts For Greater Wellbeing, Mental Health, and Happiness.  Thank you so much for listening and I hope you have a wonderful week, Mindful Kind.  ..read more