How on earth did a clown from Birmingham helpSTARTthe relaxation/mindfulness for children movementUK

How on earth did a clown from Birmingham help START the relaxation/mindfulness for children movement in the UK.

Marneta Viegas report cards were full of ‘could do better’❎ and this lack of confidence and self-worth followed her like a shadow through University and her first business as a children’s entertainer despite performing for thousands including pop stars,celebrities and even royalty at Buckingham Palace.

However, over the 10 years of clowning,she noticed that children were becoming more and more restless and unable to sit and concentrate on her show.She noticed their insecurities. lack of confidence and anxieties. She saw her own insecurities and knew that if she had been given tools from a young age, things would have been different.

She went to the library(there was no internet then) and started to research meditation and relaxation techniques for children and found there was NOTHING available. Her mother was leaving the UK to go and live in India and wanted to give her inheritance early. She gave her £45k to put a deposit down on a flat in London.

But, she couldn’t do it.

She couldn’t buy a flat with the money.she felt an urge to use it to support children’s mental health and wellbeing. It was a huge risk at a time where there was no provision for mental health and it was not recognised. I guess you could call it a calling(or crazy)

But,she had so many ideas,classes, books,CDs,cards. She had an idea to create a unique class 7 steps to relaxation using children’s natural energy system.The ideas kept coming and without knowing what she was doing,she set up Relax Kids not realising it would go on to be the UK’s leading expert in relaxation.

SO many parents and teachers frowned at the idea of teaching children to relax.Peter Jones and the Dragons laughed at her ideas on DRAGONS’ DEN in 2005,but she stuck to her vision and built up Relax Kids without any external funding or support.

Her first book Aladdins’ Magic Carpet took all the fairy stories and turned them into relaxation exercises to help children manage anxiety and sleep.Since then,she has written 20 creative meditation and affirmation books including The Monster Handbook helping children manage big feelings and The Dream Machine which has 100,000 combinations of meditations.

Relax Kids classes have helped children manage anxiety,emotional issues,low self esteem,lack of concentration and also children with neurodivergence.

Relax Kids has grown slowly with a mix of integrity and magic.

25 years on,Relax Kids Ltd is used in OVER 5 million homes and schools,we have trained over 6000 franchisee coaches from 52 countries,her books are Best Seller and our products and services are recommended by therapists,psychologists,doctors, teachers and many many parents.

When she first started,there wasn’t the huge mental health crisis that we have now.

Marneta feels so happy that Relax Kids has changed the lives of so many children,parents and teachers.

These are 10 things Marneta have learnt from running a business.

Here are ten general lessons and values that can be applied by anyone looking to make a positive impact in their field:

Trust Your Instincts

Learn to listen to your inner voice when making decisions. Trusting your instincts can often lead you in the right direction.

PersistencePays Off

Challenges and problems will always appear, but they’re there to make us strong and resilient. So many give up but persistent effort can help us get to where we want to go.

Have a Clear Purpose

Know what you want to do and who you want to help. Keep this in mind and let it inform every action.

Celebrate Small Wins

This is something I missed for many years and see now the value of recognising and celebrating small achievements to boost motivation reminding you of the progress you’re making.

Stay Committed to Your Mission

Always focus on your core values and mission, even in the face of challenges, helps you stay true to your purpose.

Would you love to know more about running your own Relax Kids business or do you know someone who would be perfect to run these classes.

Join our monthly free personal development workshops www.relaxkids.com/wellbeing-workshops

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