Happy Little Futures

16. Teaching Self Care at Home

Following on from talking about self compassion, this week I'm talking about self care. Specifically, how we as parents are trying to create a focus on self care when the kids are at home. 
 
So have a listen, see what you think, and let me know if you have tried anything similar!

15. World Mental Health Day 2023 - Mental Health is a Universal Right

Tuesday this week was World Mental Health Day. In this episode I explore a little this years topic 'Mental Health is a Universal Right'.
In addition I look into how the work we do at Happy Little Futures helps to gift mental health tools and techniques for use throughout both the Day and your life.

14. Self Compassion vs My Inner Dialogue

This week I'm going a bit deeper in to the self compassion that I have had to practise over the past few weeks. The triggers of anxiety, stress and overwhelm that I have been feeling and the way in which I have had to nurture my inner 'little Lucie' to give myself permission to recoup and reconnect.

13. When Physical Clutter and Mess becomes Mental Clutter and Mess

This week I'm delving in to the way in which clutter and mess can heighten anxiety, stress and inhibit relaxation. In a house with 3 little ones, a dog who sheds continuously and two not so perfect adults, this is a definite challenge here!
In the podcast I refer to podcasts from Cass from ClutterBug and Dana from A Slob Comes Clean. You can find links to their podcasts below!
ClutterBug Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/4NuPlpyet5LKQcM7bUCCw5?si=caa155e098634d6d
A Slob Comes Clean Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/show/3gNL8WirdxSt9JaVwEL5EX?si=815ecf78f6ff4231

12. Back to School, Anxiety, Excitement and Routine

This week the kids have gone back to school! We have had Excitement from Little Man for his first day, Anxiety from Little Miss with starting Year 1, and I am not ashamed to admit upset from me for no longer having them home!
Whilst it has been a tricky build up, as a family we have managed it in many different ways, and they have paid off. From ongoing conversations over the weeks, to mental anchors, to allowing plenty of time to feel and process emotions that first morning.
Join me as I share our journey to two kids at school and getting that routine back!
If you want to find out more about how to help your child through mindfulness and meditation don't forget to sign up for the Helping Children with Mindfulness course which starts the week of the 11th September 2023.
https://happylittlefutures.co.uk/product/helping-children-with-mindfulness-online-course/

11. How 3 years of Family Meditation has Transformed our Summer to One of Calm

It has been a summer of calm so far. I've said it on social media and I say it again here.
However, what I have not been able to get across is just how the style of meditation I teach has contributed to that. Today I explain how the Happy Little Futures style of meditation is not about sitting down and meditating. It is not about making specific time for meditation it is about engaging with ourselves and our children on a level we may not have previously. It is about encompassing who we are and who our child is, in order to live more presently and together build a mental health toolkit to help increase resilience, reconnect, and relax.
So grab yourself a cuppa and buckle up!
To join our Helping Children with Mindfulness Course head to https://happylittlefutures.co.uk/product/helping-children-with-mindfulness-online-course/

10. New Parenting Level Unlocked

I have unlocked a new parenting level!
It's not pretty, it's not fun, and it's one that I think all parents hope they don't unlock! However, with 3 kids I think it was inevitable at some point!
If you have a sensitive stomach, think twice about whether you listen to this one!
Also chatting about the summer holidays, end of term anxiety, and turning a school report into a learning moment to upgrade and personalise our everyday mindfulness and meditation moments.

9. The Power of Meditation and What I’ve Been Up To

In this episode I briefly tell you all about the things that I have been doing as a meditation coach over the past few weeks.
Recap on the importance of meditation and tell you how it can impact your daily life.
And I challenge you to take a breath. Just one single breath. Whenever you find yourself thinking 'I should meditate' or 'I should have meditated' Meditate with that one breath in that moment.

8. A Little Self Care Can Go A Long Way

Self Care is a phrase we hear more and more of nowadays. However, what it means from one person to another can vary greatly.
To some Self Care is a day they carve out, where they sit in a coffee shop with a good book and drink and eat whatever they like. To me it is something as simple as giving myself permission or setting a reminder to reconnect with myself in a breath.
Listen as I waffle on about what happens when that Self Care cup isn't topped up regularly.

7. More about why Children and Families should practice mindfulness and meditation.

As I went on a bit in last weeks episode I thought I would actually make the point I wanted to in this one!
Why mindfulness and meditation are such an important tool for kids, parents and anyone to have. The benefits you and children can reap from having these skills is incredible, and you can start teaching as soon as they are born.
I reflect on how mindfulness and meditation are making a difference in our family life, as well as in our lives as individuals, and I how practising regularly can make it easier to continue.
If you enjoyed this and want to learn how to bring mindfulness and meditation in to the lives of your kids, why not check out my online course 'Helping Children with Mindfulness, for parents, carers and professionals' which starts 6th July. For pricing and more information drop me a message.
Why not check out the website for more happylittlefutures.co.uk or catch me on Facebook and Instagram @HappyLittleFutures?