Happy Little Futures

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 h...

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 anch...

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 oursel...

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...

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 mom...

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 abo...

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 differe...

In this episode I talk about why I feel that it is important to bring mindfulness and meditation in to the lives of children. As per usual, I go off on a tangent, but I promise it is all relevant. Talking about the importance of mindfulness and meditation for mental health. Discussing the difficulties behind learning, and how being mindful and meditating are skills, and something that you need to...

It has been a while since I last posted an episode, but I am back! I'll update you (briefly) on the past year, and share my exciting news of becoming a Kids Meditation Teacher. I'll also touch on how mindfulness, meditation and breathing exercises are continuing to help our son.

We all want our children to be empathetic and modelling mindfulness techniques and other behaiviours we want them to adopt is a fantastic way of doing so. This week I used a very frustrating bedtime to do just that!

Today I share our family's top tip on managing expectations and the importance of routine. Telling you how routine and planning things on the go can help the whole family to free up their minds and be more mindful.

Mindfulness is often seen as sitting crossed legged with your hands on your knees and being silent. In this episode I explain what mindfulness is and how we are working on it as a family.

Welcome to the Happy Little Futures Podcast! In this first episode I'm going to tell you all about where my family's journey to becoming more mindful began!