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Why Practising Self-Compassion Might Be the Best Thing You Ever Do

Why Practising Self-Compassion Might Be the Best Thing You Ever DoKathryn Lovewell Published on: 13/06/2025

Self-compassion isn’t soft—it’s science. Discover how treating yourself with kindness can boost resilience, ease anxiety, and transform the way you handle life’s messiness. No incense required.

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Children’s Wellbeing in Crisis: Why Mums Need to Start with Themselves

Children’s Wellbeing in Crisis: Why Mums Need to Start with Themselves

Children’s Wellbeing in Crisis: Why Mums Need to Start with ThemselvesKathryn Lovewell
Published on: 12/06/2025

Mum’s wellbeing matters more than ever. With UK children reporting some of the lowest life satisfaction in Europe, this blog explores how self-compassion, boundaries, and self-care aren’t luxuries, they’re lifelines for raising resilient kids in a struggling world.

Parents
Gratitude: Not Just for Good Days

Gratitude: Not Just for Good Days

Gratitude: Not Just for Good DaysKathryn Lovewell
Published on: 09/06/2025

Gratitude isn’t just for good days. This heartfelt reflection explores how self-compassion and tiny moments of thanks can soothe stress, calm the mind, and reconnect us to what matters. Includes a free guided practice.

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Which Lane Are You In Today, Mum?

Which Lane Are You In Today, Mum?

Which Lane Are You In Today, Mum?Kathryn Lovewell
Published on: 05/06/2025

When the pool signs read “Gentle, Steady, Speedy”, not slow, medium, fast, something shifted. This heartfelt reflection explores the power of self-compassion, especially for mums swimming through life’s pressures, and why the kindest lane might just be the strongest.

Parents
One Small Step at a Time: The Gentle Path of Self-Compassion

One Small Step at a Time: The Gentle Path of Self-Compassion

One Small Step at a Time: The Gentle Path of Self-CompassionKathryn Lovewell
Published on: 02/06/2025

Discover the quiet power of self-compassion in this heartfelt reflection on 10 years of daily practice. Through small steps and tender moments, learn how kindness can become a way of life... one breath, one gesture at a time.

Circles of Practice
From Overwhelm to Grounding: A Gentle Way Back to Yourself

From Overwhelm to Grounding: A Gentle Way Back to Yourself

From Overwhelm to Grounding: A Gentle Way Back to YourselfKathryn Lovewell
Published on: 26/05/2025

Feeling overwhelmed or stuck in your head? Discover the gentle grounding power of the Soles of the Feet meditation. Learn how this simple practice can help you reconnect with your body, calm your nervous system, and return to presence—one step at a time.

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Affectionate Breathing

Affectionate Breathing

Affectionate BreathingKathryn Lovewell
Published on: 28/04/2025

Discover the power of Affectionate Breathing to reset your mind, reduce stress, and build emotional resilience at work. Learn how this simple mindful practice can help you stay calm, focused, and compassionate — even on your busiest days.

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