Today’s episode is a special guest episode with Dr RebeccaWilliams, a former GP and now stress management consultant, and we discuss, (unsurprisingly!) all things stress; what it is, how it shows up, the harm that long term stress can cause, how we tend to cope with it and some healthier alternatives we can try instead. Stress isn’t quite the same as pressure or anxiety, and can leave tell-tale signs even in the most unexpected places, as Kathryn finds out this week. Rebecca shares some invaluable insights, resources and tips,and 3 key questions we can all make use of to reduce and assess our stress levels. Today’s question for you to mull over and which Kathryn alsoanswers in the episode: ‘Which tip or tool might you introduce to help you manage stress?’ Resources:Rebecca’s self check-in questions: https://williamsstressmanagement.co.uk/stress-self-check-in-tool/Rebecca’s book on stress: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dealing-Stress-Mind-Body-Spirit/dp/1497493668 Find Rebecca here: https://williamsstressmanagement.co.uk/https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamsstressmanagement/ Find Kathryn and Kirsty here: Kathryn: www.kbmindfulcoaching.com Kirsty: www.coachingbykirsty.co.uk And on social media here: Kathryn on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/kathryneball Kirsty on Instagram - www.instagram.com/coachingbykirsty/
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Eating for energy - what works?
Today’s episode is a special guest episode with SandrineOlmi, the Relaxed Nutritionist, and we discuss what we eat, specifically for better energy levels! We dive into: eating with the seasons, why all calories arenot created equal, when we eat, fasting, leftovers and why eating for better energy doesn’t have to be costly or time consuming with Sandrine’s tips! Today’s question for you to mull over and which Kathryn alsoanswers in the episode: ‘What’s a new dish / recipe / ingredient you are inspired to try this week to give yourself an energy boost?’ Resources:Sandrine’s high energy shopping list: https://www.savoirfayre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/High-Energy-Shopping-List.pdfThe ‘clean 15’ and the ‘dirty dozen’: https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/full-list.phpFind Sandrine here: www.savoirfayre.co.ukInstagram: www.instagram.com/savoirfayre_nutrition Find Kathryn and Kirsty here: Kathryn: www.kbmindfulcoaching.com Kirsty: www.coachingbykirsty.co.uk And on social media here: Kathryn on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/kathryneball Kirsty on Instagram - www.instagram.com/coachingbykirsty/
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What's my purpose?!
Humans seem to have a preoccupation with having purpose (and perhaps rightly so, as we discover in this week’s episode). But we can get wrapped up in it and what it means, such as equating it with our value as a person. It can get tricky!We discuss why a sense of purpose matters to most of us, what this could mean and look like, and how to find or reconnect with it again. Todays’ question for you to mull over and which we also answer:‘Do you have a sense of what your purpose is right now? Has it changed?’Resources:Blog - https://www.kbmindfulcoaching.com/post/finding-your-purposeValues episode on SpotifyValues episode on AppleBook – Moral Ambition by Rutger BregmanFind us here:Kathryn: www.kbmindfulcoaching.com Kirsty: www.coachingbykirsty.co.ukAnd on social media here:Kathryn on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/kathryneball Kirsty on Instagram - www.instagram.com/coachingbykirsty/
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The benefits of decluttering (it's more than tidying up less stuff!)
Today’s episode is a special guest episode with ShannonMurphy, a professional organiser, and our topic is one with more to it than meets the eye – decluttering. It’s more than just getting rid of things and tidying up,which may sound worthwhile but not particularly inspiring. We are exposed to so many messages of ‘buy this!’ and ‘you need this’, but Shannon shares some key questions to help us realise what we actually want to have in our homes, andthe knock-on impact that decluttering can have on our wellbeing.We discuss some myths over decluttering and minimalism, and share many practical ways we can all get started, and keep going when we get stuck. Today’s question for you to mull over and which Kathryn alsoanswers in the episode: ‘Where currently feels cluttered within your home or lifeand what will you do to simplify it?’ Resources:Shannon’s 15 questions to help you declutter: https://www.simplliving.co/post/15-questions-to-ask-yourself-when-declutteringFind Shannon here: www.simplliving.co and www.Instagram.com/simpllivingco Find Kathryn and Kirsty here: Kathryn: www.kbmindfulcoaching.com Kirsty: www.coachingbykirsty.co.uk And on social media here: Kathryn on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/kathryneball Kirsty on Instagram - www.instagram.com/coachingbykirsty/
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What if...there were no mirrors?
How would you feel about #banmirrors?We invite you to imagine not being able to see yourself when you wanted to, or to catch sight of your reflection dozens of times a day. We’re so mind-blown by the idea of not being able to check our appearance before leaving the house, or not being able to tell if our hair is doing something weird(er than usual) that we quite forget about biscuits. Shocking, I know.Today’s question for you to mull over and which we also answer in the episode: How do you think your feelings and behaviour in respect of your appearance would change if you couldn’t see yourself?Resources:Self-image episode on Spotify Self-image episode on AppleFind us here:Kirsty: www.coachingbykirsty.co.ukKathryn: www.kbmindfulcoaching.com And on social media here:Kirsty on Instagram - www.instagram.com/coachingbykirsty/Kathryn on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/kathryneball
About Mission Imperfect: navigating life with coaches Kirsty and Kathryn
Mission Imperfect is a podcast about finding your own path, your own way, and embracing the imperfections of the journey.
Hosts Kathryn Ball and Kirsty Brunker are both former HR professionals turned life coaches, with a spooky amount in common beyond initials and career choices…not least, a love of tea and biscuits, and a fascination with mindset and navigating the messiness of life.
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to grab a cuppa and a biscuit and join us in getting lost in finding ourselves.
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