Harriet Mc Guigan Mindset

11/10/2025

The sunset in the Kingdom was magical ✨️ this evening ✨️
Good for the soul.
So blessed to live in this neck of the woods.
Getting out in nature is always a good idea.
🍃 🍂 🍁

30/09/2025

Worth attending for parents and educators of teenagers

16/09/2025

Really looking forward to hosting this evening on the 9th of October at 7pm.
An evening of learning some new tips ☺️ on how to support your child/teenagers.
- Helping your child to thrive from the inside out. ✨️
There will be an opportunity to ask questions and you will leave feeling more empowered and hopeful

16/09/2025

Please pass this on to those parents who might find the night useful 🙏 ✨️

09/09/2025

16/05/2025

Oh do you have time
to linger
for just a little while
out of your busy

and very important day
for the goldfinches
that have gathered
in a field of thistles

for a musical battle,
to see who can sing
the highest note,
or the lowest,

or the most expressive of mirth,
or the most tender?
Their strong, blunt beaks
drink the air

as they strive
melodiously
not for your sake
and not for mine

and not for the sake of winning
but for sheer delight and gratitude –
believe us, they say,
it is a serious thing

just to be alive
on this fresh morning
in the broken world.
I beg of you,

do not walk by
without pausing
to attend to this
rather ridiculous performance.

It could mean something.
It could mean everything.
It could be what Rilke meant, when he wrote:
You must change your life.



Mary Oliver, “Invitation”

25/04/2025

Watching the sunset 🌅

21/04/2025

Gentle reminder as you navigate your post Easter.

Helen Mirren once said: Before you argue with someone, ask yourself, is that person even mentally mature enough to grasp the concept of a different perspective. Because if not, there's absolutely no point.
Not every argument is worth your energy. Sometimes, no matter how clearly you express yourself, the other person isn’t listening to understand—they’re listening to react.
They’re stuck in their own perspective, unwilling to consider another viewpoint, and engaging with them only drains you.
There’s a difference between a healthy discussion and a pointless debate.
A conversation with someone who is open-minded, who values growth and understanding, can be enlightening—even if you don’t agree. But trying to reason with someone who refuses to see beyond their own beliefs? That’s like talking to a wall. No matter how much logic or truth you present, they will twist, deflect, or dismiss your words, not because you’re wrong, but because they’re unwilling to see another side.
Maturity isn’t about who wins an argument—it’s about knowing when an argument isn’t worth having. It’s realizing that your peace is more valuable than proving a point to someone who has already decided they won’t change their mind. Not every battle needs to be fought. Not every person deserves your explanation.
Sometimes, the strongest thing you can do is walk away—not because you have nothing to say, but because you recognize that some people aren’t ready to listen. And that’s not your burden to carry.

29/01/2025

A beautiful day in the Kingdom ✨️
Do you allow yourself some moments to capture the glimmers under your nose?
How do you manage your 'adulting' and responsibilities?
in the midst of all the dropping to grinds,
going to parent teacher meetings...
work commitments etc etc..

You are not a robot!

Please don't wait until your body breaks down before you sloooow down....

Listen to the wisdom of those who paid the price!

Taking some time out helps you to keep going
and feel less resentful
in the midst of your
myriad of responsibilities.

Therapy can help you if you feel completely clueless
on how to self care.
It you weren't given enough
love and tenderness
when you were a little one
it can feel particularly alien
to even know what
self care even means.

You must feel soothed by another
before you can then come back to yourself and self soothe.

That's why being humble and brave to seek out therapy is so crucial so you can break some of the cycle of generational trauma ✨️

17/01/2025

The difference a week can make. The Kingdom ✨️ that keeps giving. On my walk today I listened to a Podcast about teenagers. I've shared it on my stories. First and foremost biggest use you are to any of your teens is to take time for YOU and then you usually have more capacity to support and help them to navigate their lives