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Are you constantly wishing for more time to tick things off your to-do list? Playing ‘catch up’ on life? Or struggling to relax with all of your responsibilities? You might be feeling trapped in this world of constant BUSY-ness!
No fear, this podcast aims to educate and inspire you to go beyond your mundane routines to live life on your own terms. I’ll help you to rethink your identity and explore how cultural pressure shapes allll the decisions you make.
Let’s stop overworking, being ‘busy’ and living how we’re EXPECTED to live.
Instagram: @_kindofheart
Website: kindofheart.com
No fear, this podcast aims to educate and inspire you to go beyond your mundane routines to live life on your own terms. I’ll help you to rethink your identity and explore how cultural pressure shapes allll the decisions you make.
Let’s stop overworking, being ‘busy’ and living how we’re EXPECTED to live.
Instagram: @_kindofheart
Website: kindofheart.com
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There’s something about a new year that signifies a fresh start. This is when you might feel motivated and empowered to make resolutions or goals… that last just a few days or weeks.
In this episode, I share my new process of setting intentions, that is easier to follow through with!
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Timestamps
0:54 New year momentum
4:30 Free resource!
6:36 Setting intentions
7:27 Step 0 - Reflecting
16:47 Step 1 - Themes
19:50 Step 2 - Focus areas & goals
22:59 Step 3 - Guiding statements
26:45 Step 4 - Purpose
32:41 Step 5 - Strategy
40:41 Step 6 - Be in the right head space
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Do you tend to get carried away with being productive at work? Maybe you struggle to find balance in your workday. Or constantly get home from work feeling physically and mentally drained.
In this episode, I share practical tips to infuse mindfulness into your day… no matter how busy it is! Life is more about BEING, rather than just DOING.
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Timestamps
1:04 - Intro
2:05 - Yoga workshop
3:48 - Monotasking
4:48 - Schedule your breaks
5:46 - Gratitude
6:27 - Journal
7:47 - Transitions
8:44 - Deep breaths
9:40 - Notice
10:27 - Grounding
11:19 - Listen
12:46 - Touch
13:49 - Body scan
15:13 - Mindful eating
16:06 - Stretching
17:20 - Driving with no music
18:32 - Set intentions
21:36 - Yoga workshop
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If you’ve ever been so busy in your work and life and taken some time off to rest but didn’t feel better afterwards, you’ll benefit from this episode.
I share the 7 types of rest you might be overlooking and how to get the rest you need to feel balanced and rejuvenated! From physical to spiritual rest, we explore different ways you can take care of yourself depending on what you might need in the moment.
Timestamps
0:56 - My experience of rest lately
4:24 - 1 Physical rest
9:15 - 2 Mental rest
13:40 - 3 Emotional rest
18:16 - 4 Creative rest
21:58 - 5 Sensory rest
26:44 - 6 Social rest
28:56 - 7 Spiritual rest
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7 Types of rest - Summary sheet
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When you’re a hardworking second generation woman, you’re always searching for ways to make your life easier. You want to be more productive, but without the stress.
So in this episode, I share my personal toolkit including the apps and physical changes I’ve made to my lifestyle that have allowed me to work more effectively in less time.
Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
0:18 - What inspired this episode
4:39 - Notion
7:50 - Bitwarden
10:05 - Digital calendar
12:08 - Google Workspace
13:18 - Desk setup
15:56 - Meditation app
17:19 - E book reader
19:57 - Duolingo
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If you’re constantly experiencing an overwhelming workload or are feeling stressed out from your responsibilities, you know that you’re on the path to burnout. However, when you’re in the go go go mentality, you sometimes forget to check in with your body, your thoughts and your emotions and ignore the signs and symptoms that you might be experiencing.
In this episode, I share the common physical, mental and emotional symptoms that are like the warning signs for you to step back and take care of yourself better.
Timestamps
0:00 - Stats about mental health
1:08 - Common work stressors
4:19 - Physical, mental and emotional symptoms of stress and burnout
6:19 - Physical
10:18 - Mental
12:54 - Emotional
16:29 - Tips for stress and burnout
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What was your perception of romantic relationships growing up?
How do your expectations impact on your relationships?
Do you feel societal or cultural pressure to follow the expected relationship timeline - find a partner, get married, have kids?
Amelia, Sam and I chat about our personal experiences before, during and after meeting our partners.
This was such a great one! Watch it on YouTube https://youtu.be/tFJ0PLLF22U
Timestamps
0:19 - Intro to Amelia and Sam
2:02 - Cultural background and family
10:28 - Perceptions of romantic relationships
20:46 - What were you looking for in a partner?
31:48 - Pressure to meet someone as an adult
42:43 - Letting go of expectations
53:01 - Current pressures
56.21 - 1 piece of advice
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Connect with Amelia and Sam!
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Learn more about this niche hobby - Aquascaping!
Aquascaping Workshop tickets available!
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Kevin
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Kevin on Gardening Australia: https://www.abc.net.au/gardening/how-to/swimming-in-plants/103058494
Timestamps
0:53 Kevin
1:08 What is aquascaping
5:34 Kevin’s style
6:35 How he got into aquascaping
11:02 The process
18:46 Challenges
24:41 Aquascaping options
29:17 Maintenance
36:09 Competitions
43:49 TV appearance
47:52 Workshop!
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There’s so much advice out there, so how do you know what works for you?
Listen to the 3 pieces of productivity advice that was all over the internet, but I chose not to follow.
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Timestamps
0:00 Advice
0:52 Working smarter
2:30 5am wake up
5:32 Rigid routines
8:05 Work only during work hours
11:03 Daily success blueprint
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In this episode, I reflect on my productivity habits that actually had the reverse effect. If you’re looking for ways to get all your important things done, then do the opposite of these ideas!
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Exciting announcement coming next episode!
Timestamps
0:00 Start
1:02 Intro
1:53 Underestimating time
5:54 Overcomitting
9:56 Multitasking
14:24 No breaks
17:03 Procrastination
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Once I figured these things out about myself, I’ve been able to make more conscious decisions about ways to reduce my stress.
How can you reduce these little stressors in your life?
Share your thoughts by sending me a DM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_kindofheart/
Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:56 My aim in life recently
1:40 Staying current
4:43 Decision fatigue
7:50 Clutter
10:19 Urgency
13:09 Being healthy
16:27 Conclusion
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Listen to my thoughts on work life balance, how it came about and what it should really be about.
Do you believe that work life balance is possible? What does it mean to you?
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Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:34 What we’re all hoping for
3:12 Work life __
4:17 Evolution of work life balance
12:43 Signs & changes
16:47 What it should be about
20:32 The future
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Curious about how a boba store actually operates, the ingredients they use and the difference between store-bought and home-made boba? Cindy and I chat all about that in this episode!
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Doors open until 22nd April 2024!
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Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:40 Cindy
1:55 Boba store secrets
5:17 Go-to boba stores
6:22 Difference between home-made and store-bought
9:05 Pearls
10:24 Why we’re hosting a boba making workshop
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If you’re feeling stressed out, struggling with work life balance and feel like you’re doing sooo much and you’re not sure why, listen to this episode!
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Timestamps
0:00 We all know what stress is
1:10 Re-recording this episode
3:39 Stress analogy
6:32 1 Stress is always harmful
9:38 2 Fun is unproductive
11:59 3 Fun is a luxury
13:54 4 Stress is based on external factors
16:00 5 Stress is a sign of weakness
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Many of my clients mention that they struggle to rest and relax, that they always need to do something and be productive. Unfortunately, it’s a very common theme among second gen women, eldest siblings or daughters.
In this episode, let’s address this & stop neglecting fun by figuring out the activities and experiences we actually enjoy.
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Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
1:04 Life update
2:02 Types of people
5:06 Tips for finding the right hobbies
14:01 Hobby ideas
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This is a common thread between so many second generation women! The inability to rest without feeling guilty or feeling like you need to be doing MORE and being productive for every single waking moment.
In this episode, I share why the societal and cultural reasons why you may feel guilty about resting and I also share my tips to help you overcome this thinking.
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Timestamps
1:01 My travel plans
3:02 Our biggest struggle
8:03 Gender roles
9:15 Work ethics & rest
12:03 Eastern and Western values
16:34 Social comparison
18:29 Good person
23:01 Journal prompt
25:32 Not-to-do list
28:43 Self care as a necessity
31:35 Success beyond productivity
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If you’ve ever felt like your life was just boring and repetitive, it might be because you’re not spending enough time on things that are purely for fun!
Whether that’s because you’ve grown up believing that productivity and work is more important than fun, or if your schedule barely allows you enough time for sleep… your hobbies are more important than you might think. In this episode, I share my experience and tips for incorporating more hobbies back into your life.
Share a hobby that you’d like to get back into! DM me on Instagram @_kindofheart
Timestamps
1:07 My podcast upgrade
1:55 My current schedule
4:25 The hobby problem
11:41 My hobbies to get back into
18:52 3 tips
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Growing up in an Asian household, there was an expectation to be productive, help take care of your siblings or study well to get a ‘good’ job.
In this episode, I share the expectations to keep doing more and how to escape this and embrace a slower life.
Are you moving towards slow living? DM me on Instagram @_kindofheart! https://www.instagram.com/_kindofheart/
AFFIRMATIONS
I am enough just being myself.
My worth is not determined by my productivity.
I embrace stillness and presence in my life.
My value lies in who I am, not just what I do.
Being present is a gift I give to myself.
I release the need to prove my worth through actions.
I find joy in the simple act of being.
My essence holds inherent value, beyond achievements.
Today, I choose being over doing.
I am human, and that is enough.
Timestamps
1:03 - Life update
2:04 - Intro
10:42 - Capitalism & consumerism
12:13 - Societal pressure
13:00 - Being busy as a status symbol
15:23 - Our priorities
17:52 - Difference between being and doing
20:20 - The core of Kind of Heart
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In this episode, I share the things you need when you’re going on a self-discovery journey.
Maybe you’re transitioning into a different phase in your life, like leaving uni and starting your career, or you’re getting married and are thinking about having kids.
Maybe you’re feeling unsatisfied in your job and are questioning yourself and your decisions.
Or maybe you feel stuck or lost and see your life heading in a different direction.
As women with immigrant parents, it’s easy to think that having money and stable finances will solve everything. But in this case, the journey involves a lot of reflecting on the right things and building up your confidence.
Timestamps
1:10 - Intro
2:33 - Time
4:46 - Quiet space
6:53 - Curiosity
8:56 - Resources
11:09 - Self compassion
12:44 - Community
15:10 - Patience
16:47 - Retreat
FINAL week to sign up!
The Calm Retreat 🌅 A place to start becoming your authentic self
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Tickets are available until July 31st 2023.
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In this episode, I talk to Charlene about her journey on figuring out her identity, loving herself and being unapologetically herself.
Charlene Behal is an Asian-Australian writer of Indian, Filipino and Vietnamese descent. Through her work, she explores the intersection of being a mixed, Asian, queer woman living in Australia. When she isn't writing, she loves listening to music, reading and cafe hopping or better yet; all three at once.
Timestamps
0:00 - Intro to Charlene
5:55 - Being unapologetically ourselves
20:20 - Different parts of your personality
35:15 - Charlene’s projects
38:33 - 1 piece of advice
The Calm Retreat 🌅 A place to start becoming your authentic self
Here’s the link for more details https://kindofheart.com/retreat/
Tickets are available until July 31st 2023.
Connect with Charlene!
Blog http://lenebehal.substack.com/
Current project http://instagram.com/beingasianaussie
Personal Instagram http://instagram.com/lenebehal
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlene-behal-98b3251b6/
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I recently entered a new unfamiliar space in my career and it brought up a lot of doubt and imposter syndrome. As a second generation woman, it’s difficult to trust in myself when I’m expected to be an ‘adult’ and have my life figured out.
In this episode, I talk about my experiences lately of navigating a new direction in my career and the reasons why you (and I!) might struggle to trust your instincts, your capabilities and decisions.
Timestamps
3:06 - New opportunity
7:32 - 1 Fulfilling societal expectations
13:01 - 2 Respect for elders
16:39 - 3 Western vs Eastern culture
19:34 - 4 Fear of failure
If you want support in learning to trust yourself again, I’m a certified Life Coach ready to help you!
I’m hosting the Calm Retreat 🌅 in August at the Blue Mountains. I would love for you to join me to reconnect with your authentic self and make aligned life choices.
Here’s the link for more details https://kindofheart.com/retreat/
Tickets are available until July 31st 2023.
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