5 Minute Mindful

In this episode of "5 Minute Mindful," join your host, Christina, aka the Barefoot Gnome, as we embark on a journey of self-compassion, exploring the art of treating ourselves with the same kindness and understanding we offer to loved ones. Dive into the profound impact of self-compassion on our mental and emotional well-being, supported by science-backed insights. Discover practical techniques and heartfelt wisdom to cultivate a kinder inner voice and nurture your self-worth. This episode provides a compassionate guide to embracing your humanness, fostering resilience, and finding genuine self-love. Tune in for a transformative experience that will empower you to live mindfully and compassionately in your daily life.

In this episode of "5 Minute Mindful," we're diving into the magic of mindfulness in nature! Join Christina, aka Barefoot Gnome, as she shares the benefits of taking your mindfulness practice outdoors as well as a short meditation to help you connect with the great outdoors. Discover how simple moments like feeling the sun on your skin or listening to birdsong can bring a sense of peace and unity. Tune in for a refreshing journey of self-discovery and mindfulness, as we embrace nature's beauty and find joy in the little things. Link to the study: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2019.101370 Find more ways to connect: barefootgnome.com

In this episode of 5 Minute Mindful, we explore the profound impact of affirmations on our mindset and well-being. Join your host, Christina, aka the Barefoot Gnome, as she delves into the science-backed benefits of affirmations and how they can rewire our brains for positivity and resilience. Through practical exercises and thoughtful insights, this episode empowers listeners to create their own personalized affirmations to nurture positivity in their daily lives.

Today we take a few moments to simply notice the breathe and practice mindfulness.

This week we explore the idea of boredom and how to approach the mundane tasks we all must face, more mindfully...

Today I bring you a positively colorful episode with a color affirmation meditation...

This we we talk about changing our nerves into excitement.

This week we slow down and enjoy a cuppa and a meditation to go along with it...

We are back with a new new season and new ways to bring more mindfulness into our everyday lives. This week we kick off the new season with an episode all about gratitude!

It the season finale and I bring you one final practice to take outdoors. I'll be back in just a few weeks with all new episodes!

We meditate on the sounds of nature in a listening walk of our own.

This week I offer you simple walking meditation practice for you to take outside!

This week we stop and smell the roses with another mindfulness practice you can tale outdoors.

This week I share another wonderful practice you can take outdoors to help connect more mindfully with nature!

Today I talk about one of my heroes, mindfulness practices to take outside, and I walk you through a very colorful meditation practice.

It's my birthday week and I share some of what I've learned the past year.

This week we dive into the mindfulness of star wars! So grab your lightsaber, drink your blue mill, and may the force be with you!

We dropped the ball on this one and due to a recording error yesterday, the episode was lost. However, I couldn't leave you without at least your journal prompts and affirmation for the week. So here, at least, are those. We'll be back next week with more!

Today I share one of my favorite mindfulness practices, offer up a few journal prompts, and we finish off with a positive affirmation...

This week I give you 3 mindful rituals you can include in your bedtime routine to help you fall asleep. This episode is brought to you by Relax Melodies. Listeners of this podcast can get the pro version free for 7 days AND get 20% off an annual subscription. Sign up at RelaxMelodies.BarefootGYoga.com