Having Your All: A Conversation About Self-Kindness with Kim Stokes

What if taking care of yourself wasn't selfish, but essential?In this episode of The Kindness Advantage, Cindy Rowe sits down with kindness expert, speaker, and coach Kim Stokes, founder of Kindness for Success, to explore one of the most overlooked forms of kindness: self-kindness.Together, they unpack what self-kindness really means, why so many people struggle to practice it, and how shifting from "giving it your all" to "having your all to give" can transform your well-being, relationships, and work.Kim shares her refreshing perspective on self-kindness, practical ways to care for yourself without guilt, and why filling your own cup isn't about putting yourself first, it's about making sure you have something meaningful to give others.In this episode, you'll learn:• What self-kindness really is and what it isn't• Why self-kindness is essential for mental health and resilience• How to stop feeling guilty for taking care of yourself• The difference between giving it your all and having your all to give• Cindy and Kim's favorite self-kindness practices you can start todayWhether you're feeling overwhelmed, navigating burnout, or simply trying to create healthier habits, this conversation will leave you feeling encouraged, empowered, and reminded that kindness begins with the person in the mirror.If you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone who could use a little more self-kindness and subscribe to The Kindness Advantage for more conversations on kindness, emotional intelligence, leadership, well-being, and personal growth.Connect with Kim:Email: [email protected]: www.kindnessforsuccess.co.ukInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kindness.for.success/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-stokes/ Welcome to The Kindness Advantage with Cindy Rowe — where leadership meets humanity.Cindy Rowe is a keynote speaker, Kindness Ambassador, and host of The Kindness Advantage Podcast, helping leaders and organizations build stronger cultures through kindness, emotional intelligence, burnout prevention, and people-first leadership.On this channel, you’ll discover:✔ Leadership development strategies✔ Workplace culture insights✔ Emotional intelligence tools✔ Burnout prevention and resilience tips✔ Communication and team-building guidance✔ Personal growth and mindset encouragementWhether you're an HR professional, business leader, educator, event planner, or someone simply trying to become a better human, you’re in the right place.🎤 Book Cindy to speak:https://www.thecindyrowe.com📥 Free Resources:7 Day Challenge: https://bit.ly/3WOC5nu45 Random Acts Download: https://bit.ly/3R87Kzd☕ Support the channel:https://bmc.link/cindyrowe3aFollow Cindy:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindyrowe-publicspeakerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecindyroweInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cindyarowe