Living mindfully with Kenrick Smith

Building a strong connection with your inner self is like a journey to discover more about who you are and grow as a person. It's like having two important guides: mindfulness, which helps you stay focused on the present without being too critical of yourself, and self-compassion, which means being kind to yourself, even with your flaws and weaknesses. These two things help you understand your thoughts, emotions, and feelings better. When you practice them together, they help you explore and accept yourself, leading to personal growth and a more authentic life.   In this episode, I am joined by Kenrick Smith, a mindset growth coach who teaches mindfulness and meditation, to talk about building a strong connection with our inner world while fostering mindfulness and self-compassion. Kenrick shares how he got into mindfulness and meditation, how mindfulness has helped him overcome his personal problems and shape the future, and the role of nature in fostering peace. He also talks about the multiple tools we can use to make ourselves better and the journey to self-awareness using the RAIN method to navigate through challenging emotions and experiences. Tune in to learn more about this and other exciting topics!    Timestamps [03:35] Kenrick’s background information [06:01] How Kenrick got into mindfulness and meditation [13:28] Healing from the trauma of losing a close person [16:30] How mindfulness has helped Kenrick overcome his personal problems and shape the future [22:31] The role of nature in fostering peace [24:10] The science behind mindfulness [31:43] The multiple tools that we can use to make ourselves look better [34:16] A journey of self-awareness using the RAIN method to navigate through challenging emotions and experiences   ●      “If your life is average, you can turn it around by every day putting the positivity in.” ●      “When you learn about mindfulness, you will find a way to make your life bigger by looking at less.” ●      “We can get hooked on the good vibes, but when it comes to the negative ones, we are quick to turn off and be depressed.” The Book: The Body Keeps the Score Website: https://www.freshcoaching.me/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annavealecoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshcoachingnz/?hl=en   Kenrick Smith is the artist behind Rake Healing, known for creating large-scale sand art that explores mindfulness and creativity. Based in Pāpāmoa Beach in the Bay of Plenty. Kenrick is also a passionate mindset and growth coach, with 1:1 walk and talk sessions for men and youth. Kenrick is available for commissions, group lessons, and team-building days. He also offers one-on-one coaching and public speaking engagements, sharing his inspiring story of using sand art and nature to overcome mental health struggles and thrive in life. Website: www.rakehealing.com Instagram: @yarnswithrick @rakehealing A huge thank you to the sponsors of this show Financial Independence https://www.financialindependence.co.nz/