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I firmly believe the answer to feeling happier is working on our well-being. By focusing in on the ‘pillars’ of well-being (which I describe here), building positive habits and coupling them with recognised techniques, we can lead a more fulfilling life.
It’s what I’ve been focusing on these last few years and I personally feel all the better for it – I believe you can too.
About a year ago, I became aware of a company which also held this belief. Founded by Cognitive Hypnotherapist Lili Sinclair-Williams, LSW Mind Cards offer tools to set you on track for a more fulfilling and present way of life.
Most welcomely, they’ve now extended their offering to include the whole family – making well-being and positivity easily accessible to all.
Here’s what they have to offer – and most importantly how they can help you!
Mind Cards
Mind Cards came into being when creator Lili noticed the beneficial impact that regularly repeated positive actions, or habits had on her clients. Interestingly, she noticed how small actions – such as slowing down and becoming more present – helped far more than some of the bigger acts. Doing something small over and over led to her (and her clients) feeling happier, more positive and more fulfilled overall.
“It’s the small actions or habits we make every day that define us”
Lili Sinclair-Williams
She used her discovery to merge a number of useful and effective ideas to make the most beneficial and varied toolbox of techniques available.
Mind Cards are a set of 45 beautifully-designed cards split into 5 categories:
Ritual: Actions to build positive rituals into your life.
Journal: Time for some deep inner-discovery.
Kindness: Simple actions to offer kindness to the world.
Gratitude: A moment to stop and appreciate.
Reflection: Quotes to encourage thought & personal reflection.
Intended to help you become more mindful of your thoughts and feelings, Mind Cards give you the tools you need to take control of your happiness, focus on the present and spread positivity throughout your life.
Through regular use, you could see improved self-esteem, better sleep and increased confidence and well-being.
How I use Mind Cards
I simply shuffle the cards and select one at random, then I complete the action stated on the back. Each card provides me with a small amount of time to focus, be more mindful and learn more about myself. This is both calming and also helpful – learning more about ourselves leads to better decision making and makes us more responsive to our needs.
Once I’ve selected and completed a card, I generally leave it to the side until I’ve worked my way through the pack. This ensures I explore the whole pack – I have a unique habit of nearly always selecting the same card otherwise.
However, if you do pull out the same card – or like me, you’re working your way through the pack again – this provides a good opportunity for further self-exploration. Do you feel different this time? Why do you think your answer is the same? Could approaching this a different way give you a better understanding?
Top Tip: Store your journal notes for easy comparison of answers or a visual reminder of self-progression.
Find out more about Mind Cards here
Mind Cards Kids’ Edition
Given how useful I find my Mind Cards, I was so happy when LSW announced they were releasing a kids’ version. I’ve been wanting to introduce these concepts to my children for a while – now I feel I have a helpful opportunity.
Fun and exceptionally easy to use, the 30 Mind Cards within the kids’ edition help to introduce mindfulness, gratitude and affirmations to children. With a focus on the present, keeping calm and understanding their feelings, kids can become more grounded, patient and resilient.
The cards get them practicing compassion, empathy and (my favourite) self-love – something I wish I had grounded in me much earlier.
How I use Mind Cards Kids’ edition with my children
Similar to my own Mind Cards, we shuffle the set and select a card at random, before completing the chosen activity.
The categories cover mindfulness, gratitude, repeat after me (affirmation), kindness and today I am (understanding & exploring feelings).
Helpfully, each section has a ‘dear grown-ups’ note to help you understand how it works, what’s the benefit in doing it and also instruction on how to guide your child through it.
Personally, I sat and read each of the cards (plus instructions) prior to using them with my children (don’t panic it didn’t take long) I just found this helped me be more prepared for what might come up. And perhaps adapt the approach slightly depending on which child I was interacting with – no one knows your child better than you.
My children are 8 & 10 and I would say 10 is probably the upper age-limit for these cards. That doesn’t mean I haven’t been able to use them with my 10-year old, I’ve just had to ‘sell’ some of the actions in a more 10-year old approving way.
Good to know: Mind Cards Kids’ Edition is suitable from age 5+
There are some brilliant but simple activities which are fun to do with your child, not only benefiting their well-being but also giving you positive quality time together. They really have been a positive experience and at only £8.99 I thoroughly recommend them.
Guided Meditations
Another great well-being boosting offering is LSW’s range of guided-meditations. Each are 10-minutes in length and aim to help you destress, reflect and relax. They’ve also put together 5 specific sleep meditations, giving you everything you need for the best night’s sleep.
How I use LSW Guided meditation
I’ve tried the relaxation meditation and found it very helpful in helping me to, well, relax. I’ve even managed to sneak in meditation during the working day; it definitely set me on a good path for a productive afternoon.
You’re not required to do anything special or extra, just locate a comfy spot and take 10 uninterrupted minutes to listen, breathe and relax. Particularly good if you’re new to mindfulness and want help to guide you through it – these recording are brilliant for a bit of well-earned ‘me-time’.
Good to know: The meditations are only £2.99 each (although you can download the full sleep-well collection for the special price of £10). They’re instantly downloadable and always available – a permanent tool for your well-being toolbox.
You can find out more about mindfulness meditation here and access LSW’s guided meditations here.
Introducing NEW LSW Mind Notes
Freshly off the LSW press is the beautiful Mind Notes well-being journal. Mind Notes is an instant addition to my Christmas wish list (I hope my husband is reading this).
Credit: Francis Nellie Photography Credit: Francis Nellie Photography
Designed to help you pinpoint thought and behaviour patterns, encourage the practice of gratitude and use weekly exercises to increase your sense of positive wellbeing.
This undated journal can be used in conjunction with your LSW Mind Cards, to fully help you understand what makes you tick and empower you to do more of what makes you happy.
Good to know: LSW offers a well-being bundle consisting of Mind Notes & Mind Cards for only £29.99 saving you £6. Find out more here.
Including colouring pages, coaching techniques, breathing exercises, inspirational quotes, probing questions and much more, this is a must for anyone wanting to work on their well-being. I’m seriously excited about this journal.
Find out more about Mind Notes here
I hope you’ll agree on how helpful the LSW range can be in boosting your positivity and increasing your well-being.
They offer accessible, convenient tools to help build well-being for all the family and I highly recommend them all!
If you have any questions on anything I’ve mentioned, just drop me a comment below – I’m happy to help and I always love to hear from you!
Want to WIN an Ultimate LSW Mind Cards gift bundle?
This Giveaway has now ended.
LSW are offering one lucky Living.Pretty.Happy reader the chance to win an amazing prize package bringing well-being to the whole family!
The Ultimate LSW gift bundle includes 1 set of LSW Mind Cards, 1 Set of LSW Mind Cards Kids’ Edition, a guided meditation of your choice* and a Getting to Know You e-book by Lili Sinclair-Williams.
*excluding sleep well collection
There are 3 simple ways to enter…
Instagram:
- Follow @livingprettyhappy and @lswmindcards
- Like and comment on the giveaway post telling us a positive habit you’d like to adopt
Twitter:
- Follow @liveprettyhappy and @lswmindcards
- Like & Retweet the giveaway tweet
Facebook:
- Visit the @livingprettyhappy homepage and like the giveaway post
- If you’d like to give the Living.Pretty.Happy and/or the LSW Mind Cards page a like or follow please do! It’s not mandatory, but you will make our day!
- Also, feel free to share the competition post! Again it’s not mandatory but a great way to share the love with your FB friends & family!
One entry per platform per person is allowed.
If you enter on all 3 platforms, you’re in with 3 chances of winning!
Entry closes at 6PM (UK) Wednesday 02nd December 2020.
One winner will be chosen at random from all the entries received.
For full terms and conditions see below and good luck!
LSW Giveaway Terms & Conditions
- The competition is open to residents of the United Kingdom except for anyone connected with livingprettyhappy.com.
- There is no entry fee and no purchase necessary to enter this competition.
- By entering this competition, an entrant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions.
- This competition is being run on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram.
- Only one entry will be accepted per person per social platform. A maximum of 3 entries (that meet the acceptance criteria) will be accepted per person (maximum 1 entry on Twitter, maximum 1 entry on Facebook, maximum 1 entry on Instagram) anyone attempting to enter multiple times on the same social platform will be disqualified.
- Closing date for entry will be 6 PM (UK) Wednesday 2nd December 2020. After this date & time, no further entries to the competition will be permitted.
- No responsibility can be accepted for entries not received for whatever reason.
- The rules of the competition and how to enter are as follows: For Twitter entry, follow @liveprettyhappy & @lswmindcards, like and retweet the competition tweet. For Facebook entry, like the competition post. For Instagram entry, follow @livingprettyhappy & @lswmindcards, like & comment on the competition post telling us a positive habit you’d like to adopt. (See links above)
- Anyone found to use multiple accounts on the same social platform to enter will be ineligible.
- The promoter reserves the right to cancel or amend the competition and these terms and conditions without notice in the event of a catastrophe, war, civil or military disturbance, act of God or any actual or anticipated breach of any applicable law or regulation or any other event outside of the promoter’s control. Any changes to the competition will be notified to entrants as soon as possible by the promoter.
- The promoter is not responsible for inaccurate prize details supplied to any entrant by any third party connected with this competition.
- The prize is as follows: 1 x LSW Mind Cards, 1 x LSW Mind Cards Kids’ Edition, 1 x LSW Guided Meditation of your choice (excluding the Sleep Well Collection – however individual guided sleep meditations are included) 1 x Getting to Know You ebook by Lili Sinclair-Williams.
- The prize is as stated and no cash or other alternatives will be offered. The prize is not transferable. Prizes are subject to availability and we reserve the right to substitute any prize with another of equivalent value without giving notice.
- Entrants must be 18 years or over
- The winner will be solely responsible for any additional costs or expenses incurred.
- www.livingprettyhappy.com cannot be held responsible for any cancellation, substitutions or delays
- One winner will be chosen at random from all entries received.
- The winner will be notified via DM on the social platform on which they entered – within 28 days of the closing date. If the winner cannot be contacted or does not claim the prize within 7 days of notification, we reserve the right to withdraw the prize from the winner and pick a replacement winner.
- LSW Mind Cards will send the prize to an address requested by the winner, within the UK only. The winner’s address will need to be disclosed to LSW Mind Cards. DELIVERY IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS IS NOT GUARANTEED.
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- www.livingprettyhappy.com also reserves the right to cancel the competition if circumstances arise outside of its control.
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Posive input in these challenging times. Thank you
Thank you for reading! x
What an uplifting and positive post – and a great competition. I’ve listened as you’ve read from the pack before and it’s a great pick-me-up, so now they’ve launched for kids – what a wonderful idea! I’m joining in the comp – how can I not?!
Thanks, Lauretta. They are brilliant products and best of luck to you! x