We know that ‘rules for life’ sounds catchier but that doesn’t quite fit with our imperfect ethos of finding your own way here at Mission Imperfect! That said, we did think of a few ‘guidances’ for life that everyone may benefit from hearing: each is open to your own personal interpretation, context and circumstances to become hopefully more useful than a set ‘rule’. We cover just 5 in this week’s episode, it could become a recurring theme though! Do tell us in the comments if you have a golden ‘rule’ for life that has served you well. Today’s question for you to mull over and which we also answer:‘If you had to pick one to shape your life, what’s the first rule/guideline that comes to mind?’Find us 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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Letting go: what does it mean and how do we do it?
Why do we hold onto so much negative stuff? What does “letting go” mean? How do we do it?We manage to discuss all of this without singing That Song, and Kathryn coins the phrase “Be at one with the biscuit”, which might just be Mission Imperfect’s new motto.Today’s question for you to mull over and which we also answer in the episode: What are you holding onto that no longer serves you?RESOURCES“She let go” - by Safire Rose, read by John Siddique (also on the Insight Timer app)https://youtu.be/MBCfAbZZjqY?si=zsgkIe2ouy6PXEGwComfort Zones episode on SpotifyComfort Zones episode on AppleHow to move on, let go of past mistakes and reinvent yourself - The Mel Robbins PodcastFind 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
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How do I know if I'm stressed?
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/
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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