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🎉 New on the Kindspace blog is a piece summarising the key takeways from Caroline's recent interview with life coach Gemma Burns, author of "Dare to Grow."

Gemma shares her incredible journey of overcoming challenges and daring to grow through the power of self-coaching. You'll learn:
✨ Techniques for overcoming self-doubt & building resilience
✨ How to identify your core values & find contentment
✨ Tips for setting achievable goals & taking small steps forward
✨ Insights from Gemma's book on personal growth and managing grief

Whether you're seeking a career change, working through a difficult life transition, or just feeling stuck, Gemma's wisdom will motivate you to invest in yourself.
https://createyourkindspace.com/dare-to-grow-the-transformative-journey-of-gemma-burns/

You can also listen to the full interview instead if you prefer. You can find it on the Create Your Kindspace podcast, available across all the main podcast players.

🎉 The latest episode of Create Your Kindspace is ready for you.

Join me for an empowering conversation with life coach Gemma Burns, author of "Dare to Grow."

In this inspiring episode, Gemma shares her incredible journey of overcoming challenges and daring to grow through the power of self-coaching.

You'll learn:
✨ Techniques for overcoming self-doubt & building resilience
✨ How to identify your core values & find contentment
✨ Tips for setting achievable goals & taking small steps forward
✨ Insights from Gemma's book on personal growth and managing grief

Whether you're seeking a career change, working through a difficult life transition, or just feeling stuck, Gemma's wisdom will motivate you to invest in yourself.

Listen now for strategies to create the life you want!
https://createyourkindspace.com/daring-to-grow-and-the-power-of-self-coaching-with-gemma-burns/

In case you missed it, we recently shared Caroline's International Women's Day keynote speech over on the Create Your Kindspace podcast.

The event had so much positive feedback that we wanted to share Caroline's message about leaning into fear and being curious about what comes next.

Here's what some of the audience had to say about the talk:
"It's brilliant that you shared your story. It's an empowering and inspirational story and one that will definitely have inspired other women in the room to take charge of their own destiny."
"Thank you so much for sharing your story with us all, it was so moving and inspiring."
"Thank you so much Caroline for sharing your story with us - I still have tears in my eyes and I wish more people could hear it. You truly are an inspiration!"
"I was so humbled by your story Caroline, thanks for sharing it with us"
"Such a great example of storytelling! Well done 👏 🎉"

We've also been busy recording some new episodes and can't wait for you to meet June's guest, Gemma Burns, where we'll be sharing lots of self-coaching tips and how to work through those life transitions. So a very timely discussion to follow on from this current episode.

Just look for Create Your Kindspace on your favourite podcast player and you should find it or follow the link:
https://createyourkindspace.com/stories-that-shape-us-with-caroline-laurenson/

In this month's episode of the Create Your Kindspace podcast, I'm doing something a little different. Instead of interviewing a guest, I'm sharing the deeply personal keynote speech I gave at the University of Aberdeen's International Women's Day event.

For the first time ever, I'll be openly discussing:
✨My childhood struggles
✨How my incredible mum taught me resilience
✨My unconventional path into entrepreneurship
✨Facing my fears and finding purpose

I hope my personal journey inspires you to embrace the unexpected twists and turns on your own path. Join me over on the podcast for this emotional and honest look behind the scenes.

https://createyourkindspace.com/stories-that-shape-us-with-caroline-laurenson/

Check out our latest blog and podcast episode all about brain health and better sleep, as we get to know, Dr. Clara Doran, founder of Noggin Brain Health. 🧠
Clara shares her inspirational entrepreneurial journey, from working as a GP 👩‍⚕️ to uncovering lifestyle factors that can improve brain function after her own MS diagnosis.
We dive into:
⭐ Prioritising sleep for brain health
⭐ Nutrition tips for better sleep
⭐ The power of creative outlets like writing
Whether you're dealing with a long-term neurological health condition, or just want to nurture your brain, this blog is for you!
https://createyourkindspace.com/brainwaves-to-bedtime-dr-clara-dorans-blueprint-for-sleep-and-brain-health/

We're honoured and delighted to share that our Managing Director, Caroline, will be delivering a keynote speech at the University of Aberdeen's International Women's Day event on the 7th of March!

For the first time, Caroline will be opening up about her personal journey into entrepreneurship and the unexpected path that led her to create Kindspace. Get your tickets today to make sure you don't miss out on this rare behind-the-scenes look at how life's ups and downs have shaped her career trajectory.

We're looking forward to what is going to be an uplifting experience filled with engaging discussion and celebrating all the amazing women in the audience!
https://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/20043/

Learn from Dr Jill Williams about the power of psychology.

“Psychology is all around us.

Consumer psychologists are selling us stuff every day.

Even the government has its own nudge unit to try and influence our decisions without having to change laws.

Why not get a bit of that for ourselves?”

I'll be speaking and exhibiting at the Aberdeen Health and Wellbeing Festival on the 13th of Jan at the Beach Ballroom.

🌟 Come and learn how to use voice tech for better mental health!

I'll be sharing about Kindspace, an Alexa app we created to help people check in on their wellbeing through journaling, affirmations and more. 💬

The festival will have stalls, activities, and talks to boost your overall health and happiness. And even better it's free to attend. 🤗
https://www.abdnhealthandwellbeingfest.com/

I hope you'll join us to learn tools for greater self care and living your best life. 💖

We love to hear your feedback and how Kindspace is helping you. Here's a lovely piece of feedback:

"Great app for those having a tough time: I like the app it’s so easy to use and really helps you focus when times are a little tough! A great reflective tool, I especially like the journaling option." - Amazon Customer

To try out Kindspace for yourself, all you need to say is "Alexa, open Kindspace". We'd love to know what your favourite feature is and how it's helping you.

Leave a 💙 in the comments if this was helpful. Or share it with someone you know who needs some nurturing.

Tune into the latest "Create Your Kindspace" as host Caroline Laurenson interviews music tech founder Xann Schwinn! 🎶They discuss the power of song to transform wellbeing in workplaces.

Listen as Xann shares how her startup Biiah is infusing offices with productivity & joy through music! Her vision for making work more creative and collaborative with Biiah is truly uplifting! 💫
https://createyourkindspace.com/discover-the-healing-power-of-singing-with-xann-schwinn/

This is your reminder to let your creative spirit shine through everything you do! When we approach each day with an open heart and curious mind, we give ourselves the gift of finding joy in the world around us. Even simple moments can reveal hidden beauty if we look at them with fresh eyes. Let your creative spirit shine through everything you do by staying present and seeing life's tapestry as a masterpiece in progress.

Leave a 💙 in the comments if this was helpful. Or share it with someone you know who needs some nurturing.

We're excited to share that we recently reached the milestone of 25,000 enablements (similar to number of downloads for a smartphone app) of our Alexa voice app. It is wonderful to see more and more people creating their Kindspaces and using the app to check in with themselves every day with a moment to pause and focus on their own needs.

To try out Kindspace for yourself, all you need to say is "Alexa, open Kindspace". We'd love to know what your favourite feature is and how it's helping you.

Leave a 💙 in the comments if this was helpful. Or share it with someone you know who needs some nurturing.

We are so grateful to have our work in making technology accessible to all acknowledged at the BWC Aberdeen Athena Awards last week. Our founder Caroline accepted the Highly Commended award in the Women in Technology category on behalf of our dedicated team.

At TL Tech we strive to address the digital divide by creating intuitive digital solutions for people of all abilities and backgrounds. This recognition motivates us to keep improving digital inclusion and digital accessibility for all.

Thanks to Zoe Rae Photography for the picture.

When Holly Clark lost her brother to su***de, it sparked a mission to help others and campaign for greater awareness about su***de prevention and mental health.

We sat down with Holly recently for the Create Your Kindspace podcast, and are delighted to share with you our latest blog article which draws out some of the main points we discussed and how you can get involved to around and create the kind of spaces, where speaking up saves lives.
https://createyourkindspace.com/breaking-the-silence-a-conversation-with-holly-clark-on-mental-health-and-su***de-awareness/

The Create Your Kindspace podcast is available wherever you normally get your podcasts. Make sure to subscribe so that you never miss an episode.

This is your reminder that you have the power to change your future with your choices. Let your choices today propel you towards the life you desire. Make empowered decisions and take determined action. You hold the key to your destiny!

Leave a 💙 in the comments if this was helpful. Or share it with someone you know who needs some nurturing.

We love to hear your feedback and how Kindspace is helping you. Here's some lovely feedback:

"I enjoy using it and find it soothing"
"I really enjoyed the breathing exercises/ guided affirmation sections"
"It’s a great app and I’m enjoying using it and exploring the features"

To try out Kindspace for yourself, all you need to say is "Alexa, open Kindspace". We'd love to know what your favourite feature is and how it's helping you.

Leave a 💙 in the comments if this was helpful. Or share it with someone you know who needs some nurturing.

We all face challenges in life, but what matters most is how we respond. With determination and resilience, we can overcome anything. This is your reminder that you have inner strength and can us it to adapt and persevere.

Leave a 💙 in the comments if this was helpful. Or share it with someone you know who needs some nurturing.

It's National Selfcare Week.

We're presenting online at the Rural Health and Care Wales conference today, sharing some work that we've carried out with the Health and Social Care Alliance here in Scotland, to help make information that supports wellbeing more accessible. The event theme is about embracing change, welcoming innovation and new ways of delivering rural health and care services.

Using smart speakers like Alexa to provide information and support helps to address many barriers that people face particularly as we move to more digitised ways of working. The presentation focuses on some of the key lessons learned as we embarked on designing the new information service and how we went about the co-design activities.

It's coming up to World Kindness Day on the 13th of November. So we thought it would be good to explore why kindness truly is a superpower.
💙 It promotes well-being. Acts of kindness have been shown to release oxytocin, a hormone that promotes wellbeing through its anti-stress-like effects such as reduction of blood pressure and cortisol levels.
💙 It strengthens relationships. Kindness is a key ingredient in building and maintaining healthy relationships. It fosters trust, empathy, and understanding, which are essential for strong connections with others.
💙 It inspires others. When people see others being kind, they are more likely to engage in kind acts themselves. This can lead to a positive ripple effect.
💙 It creates a sense of belonging. Kindness helps to create a sense of belonging and community. When people feel valued and included, they are more likely to contribute to the wellbeing of the group as a whole.
💙 It makes the world a better place. Kindness has the power to transform individuals, communities, and even the world. By choosing to be kind, we can contribute to a more compassionate and just society, where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

So why not tap into your superpower and make a positive impact on the world with a small act of kindness? Remember that kindness is also about being kind to yourself and is just as important.

This quote reminds us that accomplishing anything meaningful requires taking that critical first step to begin the journey.

Whatever your dreams and aspirations may be - a new career, starting a business, learning a skill, getting in shape - the only way to make progress is to start. Stop waiting for the perfect time or overplanning every detail. Take action now, even if it's small, and build momentum.

Leave a 💙 in the comments if this was helpful. Or share it with someone you know who needs some nurturing.

Only two days to go until the next episode of the Create Your Kindspace podcast goes live.

Hear from Holly Clark and how she turned her grief, after losing her brother to su***de, into a profound personal mission. Devoting her career to su***de prevention and mental health training and campaigning for more support in these areas.

I can't wait for you to meet Holly Clark from Blooming Mind. This is an episode that you don't want to miss, as I guarantee you'll come away having a deeper understanding of the importance of talking and be better equipped to reach out to others.

The "Create Your Kindspace" podcast is available on Podbean and all the usual podcast places including Spotify.🎧

Subscribe now to nurture your mind, body, and spirit!

It's International Stress Awareness Week. Stress can feel like an unavoidable part of modern life, but it doesn't have to be. This week, we encourage everyone to be more aware of their stress levels and take proactive steps to manage stress in healthy ways.

Stress affects us all differently, but common symptoms include anxiety, irritability, fatigue, lack of motivation, and more. Ignoring chronic stress can lead to more serious mental and physical health issues over time. That's why it's so important to recognise our individual stress triggers and find coping mechanisms that work for our lifestyles.

How do you cope with stress? Share your best tips and encouragement for others below. By discussing mental health openly and without judgement, we can help eliminate the stigma around stress and anxiety.

Do you have a mantra that you use or a favourite affirmation? For many people, a simple phrase, that helps you tune into the present and stop your mind from spiralling can really help.

For me, I have a favourite song called "Counting" by Lucie Silvas that I recite in my head. The song is literally about dealing with overwhelm and all the things that life throws at us.

What does success mean to you?

For me, success is about being happy, healthy, and making a positive impact. It's a lifelong process of growth and betterment. I am happiest when I am helping others to achieve their dreams and life better lives.

Only you can define what success looks and feels like to you. Focus on your passions, values, and wellbeing. Define success on your own terms.

Leave a 💙 in the comments if this was helpful. Or share it with someone you know who needs some nurturing.

We love to hear your feedback and how Kindspace is helping you. Here's a lovely piece of feedback from one of our research participants:

"I’m extremely glad I took part in this study, I’ve never really taken notice of my mental wellbeing but doing this research has made me really appreciate and understand the importance of improving my wellbeing and I have seen a huge difference."

To try out Kindspace for yourself, all you need to say is "Alexa, open Kindspace". We'd love to know what your favourite feature is and how it's helping you.

Leave a 💙 in the comments if this was helpful. Or share it with someone you know who needs some nurturing.

In case you missed it I launched my new podcast in the summer, it’s called Create Your Kindspace.

Join me as I explore the concepts of self-care, community, and spreading kindness through inspiring conversations with guests from diverse backgrounds.

We're just getting started with 4 episodes released and 1 more coming in November:
• Ep 1: hear from Neil Bebber, an award-winning writer, discuss the creative crossover between tech and the arts and how they can promote wellbeing.
• Ep 2: learn from occupational therapist turned community builder Pasna Sallis about uniting your passion and purpose to uplift others.
• Ep 3: discover healthy eating tips and the idea of "food neutrality" with nutrition coach Siobhan Jaffray.
• Ep 4: Birgit Itse teaches us how to tap into our inner writing genius and use it to capture our life stories.
• Ep 5 (coming in November): an emotional yet hopeful discussion with Holly Clark about the stigma around su***de, and the simple steps we can take to look out for those around us.

Wherever you are on your wellness journey, Create Your Kindspace offers companionship, practical advice, and food for thought.

The "Create Your Kindspace" podcast is available on Podbean and all the usual podcast places including Spotify.🎧

Subscribe now to nurture your mind, body, and spirit!

Do something today that your future self will thank you for.

It's never too late to start taking steps toward a happier, healthier you!
You are much more likely to succeed if you visualise the person that you want to become.
Make today the first day of the rest of your life.

Leave a 💙 in the comments if this was helpful. Or share it with someone you know who needs some nurturing.

We love to hear your feedback and how Kindspace is helping you. Here's a lovely piece of feedback

"I am enjoying the app so far, it’s giving me time to reflect on my day or set me up depending on when I do it."

To try out Kindspace for yourself, all you need to say is "Alexa, open Kindspace". We'd love to know what your favourite feature is and how it's helping you.

Leave a 💙 in the comments if this was helpful. Or share it with someone you know who needs some nurturing.