Mind Cafe

13/03/2023

Hey, stranger 👋

It's been a little quiet around here lately, we know. And we're sorry, too. It's been an incredibly turbulent year for us, in all honesty - so I wanted to give you a few updates on where Mind Cafe stands at the moment.

Firstly, we're not planning on publishing any new print titles for a while. It turns out, running a magazine is incredibly expensive (who knew, eh?), and since our partnership with a certain media company ended, we simply don't have the budget for print at the moment.

'At the moment' is the key phrase, however. I'm working on it - and there are certainly ways and means to get the ship sailing again, we just need to figure out the best course of action to take.

What can you expect from us until then?

Well, we still publish daily over on Medium, so there are tonnes of articles over there to sink your teeth into. That, and our online courses and previous magazine issues are available in our bio.

Oh, and we'll be back to posting on our socials regularly, so keep your eyes peeled here, too.

All that leaves me to say is thank you for your continued support, and watch this space for any updates on the print front.

- Adrian

16/08/2022

‘And once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. That’s what the storm’s all about.’ - Haruki Murakami, Kafka on the Shore

27/07/2022

“Baggage gets heavy. Ignoring it makes it heavier. But being vulnerable not only with others but with yourself, most importantly, is vital when it comes to making change and peace. Don’t be so vulnerable that you cast away all of the things you’ve learned. But don’t think you know everything, either. Don’t think that you’ve learned what’s truly best for you just yet. You’ll continue to learn more from others about what it means to live well, but by remaining vulnerable and curious, your growth as an individual will continue."

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Edition: 6

27/07/2022

“Peace is present right here and now, in ourselves and in everything we do and see... Every breath we take, every step we take, can be filled with peace, joy, and serenity.” ― Thích Nhat Hạnh

27/07/2022

Apologies for the radio silence recently, guys. It's all been a little complicated on our end - but we're back! How's it going? 🌱 😊

02/06/2022

A few more snaps from issue six. They’re flying off the shelves - thank you so much to everyone that’s picked up a copy so far 🌱🤍

31/05/2022

IT’S HERE!

Issue six of Mind Cafe magazine is officially out. This one’s a belter, featuring Peaky Blinders star Harry Kirton (AKA Finn Shelby), Amy Millie, Christopher Gribbin, Amaroun & many, many more.

We’ve only got 200 copies of this one available for our online store, so don’t miss it. Oh, and this one’s only £7.99. An absolute steal, in our totally unbiased opinion 😉

Link in our bio!

31/05/2022

We've got an early release treat for you. Ahead of schedule, Edition 6 is out NOW! 📣

Featuring Peaky Blinders star Harry Kirton (AKA Finn Shelby), restaurant owner & chef Emily Scott, cognitive behavioural therapist Amy Millie, and many more, this one's a real belter.

Grab yours below 👇

Happiness is not a new concept, and neither is self-improvement. But what is novel in its approach to the big question of contentment is Mind Cafe , your new guidebook to better living. Forget what you know about the preachy, in-your-face style of today’s personal development world. That’s not o...

19/05/2022

Did someone say cover reveal? Actually yes, it was me. This beauty drops on June 1st - Edition 6 in all its glory. Don’t miss it.

18/05/2022

It may take days, months, or even years - but you will get to where you're going. Just keep moving.

16/05/2022

Trust in the process.

10/05/2022

Why success won't make you happy:

The trap we all fall into. ***Welcome to my channel, an honest, open space to learn about self-improvement. No fluff, no BS, just relaxed and inspiring conve...

05/05/2022

“People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don't believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and if they can't find them, make them.”

- George Bernard Shaw

04/05/2022

‘On my darkest day, I hazily remember standing in line at my local pharmacy and crumbling to the ground, crying. The pharmacist who helped lift me off the floor and gave me a referral to my therapist is someone I now consider an essential part of my community. The barista who wrote smiley faces on my coffee cup when I’d come in through my burnout also became an essential part of my community. The people I’ve never met but with whom I share interests on social media are an essential part of the things that make me happy and keep me sane.
In the midst of it all, it is crucial for us to remember that the universe has given us nothing better than companionship. Being alone does not essentially make a person lonely, but the perception of being alone does. Loneliness leads to distress and dysfunction in the body and, thus, can be diagnosed as a disease entity. Like all diseases, it worsens when fed into - but companionship is the remedy that can break the cycle.’

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Edition: 6 - out on 01/06/22

03/05/2022

Slow progress is still progress. Keep moving forwards.

27/04/2022

A simple three-step guide to mindfulness:

1. Take one long, deep breath in.
2. Observe your thoughts without judgement. Don't think about them; just notice.
3. Watch as they fade away with your awareness.

19/04/2022

Self belief, persistence and patience. With those three things, anything is possible.

06/04/2022

“There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self.” - Ernest Hemingway

05/04/2022

Progress, not perfection.

04/04/2022

Life is like a blank canvas, with possibilities on which to paint the colours of your dreams.

04/04/2022

Don't see short-term failure as a reason to give up. Pick yourself back up, learn from your mistakes, and come back stronger.

30/03/2022

'If it doesn't add to your life, it doesn't belong in your life.' - Paulo Coelho

29/03/2022

‘You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in each moment.’ - Henry David Thoreau

28/03/2022

It all starts with self belief.

17/03/2022

Your only aim should be to be better than you were yesterday. That's the key to success.

16/03/2022

Progress is rarely linear. Don't berate yourself for having a bad day along your journey towards success. It's a bumpy road, but taking steps in the right direction, even if only slowly, is all that matters.

14/03/2022

"To be a positive influence, you don’t have to prove yourself all the time. You just have to be kind." - Jaleel & Nicole

Here’s how to earn other people’s respect and make lifelong friends along your journey.

14/03/2022

Life, in its infinite confusion and chaos, is merely a collection of individual moments, each strung together by our conscious awareness. The key to a more fulfilling existence, therefore, is to learn to appreciate each of these moments with total, mindful awareness.

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