The Mindful Kind

by Rachael Kable

Overview

Rachael Kable used to struggle with anxiety, stress and low self-esteem. Then while studying psychology she discovered the practice of mindfulness - and it completely transformed and enriched her life. Now, in this book, the host of the popular podcast The Mindful Kind shares what she has learned with you. The Mindful Kind will show you how to implement mindfulness in all aspects of your life - from relationships, self-care, health, sleep, work and study to hobbies, creativity and fun, and even social media. Discover: Effective and practical mindfulness and meditation strategies, Why it's vital to prioritise self-care and mental health, How to increase resilience and improve wellbeing throughout your life, How to create an ongoing mindfulness practice. With practical meditations, tips on how to nurture yourself, and personal stories from Rachael and her clients, The Mindful Hind will show you just how powerful - and vital - mindful living can be.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780733339530
Publisher:	HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date:	02/11/2020
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Rachael Kable started her successful podcast, The Mindful Kind, in 2016 and it's already clocked up 1.5M downloads and averages 130,000+ downloads per month. She is a Melbourne-based mindfulness mentor.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Part 1 Learning and Personal Growth

Chapter 1 Exploring outside your comfort zone 7

Chapter 2 The whole-hearted approach to mindfulness 16

Chapter 3 Journaling techniques and inspiring prompts 28

Part 2 Relationships

Chapter 4 Powerful communication skills 41

Chapter 5 Dealing with challenge and conflict 58

Chapter 6 Fostering deeper love and support 68

Part 3 Self-Case

Chapter 7 Making space for self-care 83

Chapter 8 Simple self-care practices for everyday life 94

Chapter 9 Mindful self-care 104

Part 4 Health and Wellbeing

Chapter 10 Simple tips for a better sleep 113

Chapter 11 Mindful eating and conscious choices 123

Chapter 12 Moving your body 135

Part 5 Work, Stress and Assertiveness

Chapter 13 Mindful commuting and a positive start to the working day 149

Chapter 14 Enhancing productivity and mental clarity 159

Chapter 15 The assertive employee 168

Chapter 16 Mindfulness techniques for stress 176

Part 6 Hobbies, Fun and Creativity

Chapter 17 The pursuit of fun 189

Chapter 18 Why is creativity important? 198

Chapter 19 Hobbies and creative ideas 207

Part 7 Mindful Social Media

Chapter 20 Mindful social media 219

Chapter 21 Creating meaningful connections through social media 230

One last word 241

References and further reading 243

Acknowledgements 247

Appendix: Breathing techniques and meditations 251