Mini Monday Moments

#278 – When Your Friends Lie

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When A Friend Lies I guess you have to decide how important honest is to you? If its a tiny lie, to keep someone safe, or protect someone, maybe you c...

#277 – Your Way Is The Right Way For You

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Your Way Is The Right Way For You It won't be easy. Its never going to be easy knowing you'll never pick up the phone to them again. Knowing you'll ne...

#276 – Don't Beat Yourself Up To Progress

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Don't Beat Yourself Up To Progress It doesn't matter how hard you work, there's always more you can do. But there's no point being miserable and hatin...

#275 – The 'Ber' Months

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The 'Ber' Months What, you've never heard of it? Oh, come on! SeptemBER? OctoBER? NovemBER? Aaah, all those months that end in 'ber' are some of my fa...

#274 – The Cat Distribution System

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Cat Distribution System Oh. Well. Um, what's that? Oh— you— I know its a cat, but what is it doing here??? Mini Monday Moments (MMMs) are sh...

#273 – The Double Digit Fidget Widget

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Double Digit Fidget Widget Woah, baby, there must be something better you can do with your hands! I know. I know you're nervous, but picking at yo...

#272 – An Extra Day To Recharge

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An Extra Day To Recharge Hey, sometimes it can't be helped. Sometimes all we can do is take that extra day we need. The universe might not want us to,...

#271 – Its Your Birthday, You Can Do What You Want To (Or Not...)

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Its Your Birthday, You Can Do What You Want To (Or Not...) Seriously... for a day that's supposed to be about you, I really did manage to make a mess ...

#270 – If You're Ill, You're Ill

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If You're Ill, You're Ill I don't even know what you're doing here when you're clearly poorly. It doesn't matter if people get cross with you; you n...

#269 – Value Yourself And Others Will Too

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Value Yourself And Others Will Too It doesn't matter whether or not you have children; you are a kind, intelligent and insightful; your opinions mean ...

#268 – Guilt Serves Nothing

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Guilt Serves Nothing LOREM IPSUMI know you feel bad, but let's look at this from the outside in: you've made it right with everyone involved. You've a...

#267 – Tidy Your Space

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tidy Your Space Woah, it's a wreck in here! Surely tidying up a little in here will make a bit of a difference, right? I'll help you, if you like. Not...

#266 – Get Some Sunlight

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Get Some Sunlight You've been inside for so very long, hon. I heard somewhere that it's a real good idea to go out and get light and fresh air and all...

#264 – Can I Touch You?

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can I Touch You? Sometimes a desire to touch and be touched can be difficult to both feel and share.  Why don't we take a moment to talk that through...

#264 – School Isn't Everything

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

School Isn't Everything I know it's hard out there, sweetheart. I know it feels like everything is big and heavy and piling on top of you, making it h...

#263 – Work To Your Own Schedule

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Work To Your Own Schedule Sometimes, trying to wedge yourself into the schedules made by someone else just doesn't work. It clearly doesn't suit you s...

#262 – Your Choice Your Comfort

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Your Choice Your Comfort If you don't like it and you don't want to go, then why are you going? Come on, sweetie, why should their comfort and happine...

New Years 2024

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New Year 2024 HA! Okay, so we're a little late (oops) but the sentiment remains the same. Happy near year, pets. Here's to an excellent 2024. Mini Mo...

#260 – Remembering Loved Ones

01 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Remembering Loved Ones This time of year means something different to everyone and we all handle it in our own way. For me, I sit and remember. For yo...

Christmas Day 2023

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christmas Day 2023 Just a little chatter to share some thoughts with you for the day. Thinking of you all, sweet pets. <3 Mini Monday Moments (MMM...

#259 – Baby It's Cold Outside

25 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Baby It's Cold Outside Far, far, far too cold to be going outside. Won't be doing that today. I know, how about we stay in and snuggle up with a movie...

#258 – Let Me Cook For You

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let Me Cook For You I know you're hungry. How would you feel about me whipping up something for us both to enjoy? Of course I don't mind, it would be ...

#257 – Relax Recharge Recover

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Relax Recharge Recover Sometimes it's okay to take the extra time you need to just sit and chill. Or stay in bed hours after waking. Surely its much b...

#256 – A Place For You

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A Place For You I don’t want you to think you’re not wanted or loved, when that’s far from the case. So anytime you feel like this, I want you t...

#261 – Movember

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Movember Yeah, yeah, yeah, we all know that No Nut November is a thing. Or even Non-stop Nut November if you're so inclined. But something else happen...

#255 – What's A Little Mess?

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What's A Little Mess? Aaah, come on! We can do anything at all you'd like, just so long as it makes you happy. The mess doesn't matter, we can fix it ...

#254 – Planning Through Overwhelm

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Planning Through Overwhelm Okay, I know it's rough and I know you have lots (and lots!) to do, but if you try to do it without a plan you're going to ...

#253 – Chore Games

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chore Games It's much more interesting deciding who does what chore like this, but I have to say, I may have shot myself in the foot here. I'm pretty ...

#252 – Family Reunions

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Family Reunions Hey hon. You don't look at all happy about this reunion, is there anything I can do? Aaah! Well, in that case, how about I be your eme...

#251 – Fun At The Craft Store

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fun At The Craft Store I know you've had a rough week, friend, so please, allow me to give you a hand. Literally. Seriously, hold my hand; how else ar...

#250 – Dressing For The Heat

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dressing For The Heat It must be so exhausted wearing so many layers, even in this heat. Have you considered changing up to match the weather? Oh. Oh,...

#249 – After A Rough Night

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After A Rough Night Ooof, okay, you don't look your best! It's okay though, I've got you.  No, no, you don't have to do anything today, I'll look aft...

#248 – When Something's Not Right

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When Something's Not Right Hey, it's okay. Sometimes there are things wrong and it's hard to know what. But that's not a problem,  you know that, rig...

A (Very) Brief Hiatus

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A Very Brief Hiatus You may have noticed a little gap in content over the last 2-3 weeks, and I'm sorry about that. Without going into too much detail...

#247 – Gotta Luva Lie In

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gotta Luva Lie In Sometimes, getting to stay in bed for a long morning is wonderful. But... even better than that? Getting to lie in bed with you. Che...

#246 – Refilling The Creative Well

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Refilling The Creative Well Oh, hey, I've not seen you for ages! How are you? No, I'm on lunch; I like to sit here and observe the happenings around ...

#245 – Recharging After Family

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recharging After Family It's been a full on weekend, hasn't it? Well don't worry about it. I know what it's like hanging out with family for so long. ...

#244 – Another Monday Gone

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Another Monday Gone Hey, you made it. I know Mondays are rough, but you made it to the end and now you're home. Would you like a cup of tea? Haha, we...

#243 – Everyone Deserves A Holiday

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone Deserves A Holiday Heeeey! Wasn't expecting to find you home today, but I'm glad you are. You're not poorly are you? Holiday? Well goodness m...

#242 – The Power Of Food

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Power Of Food Oh hey, I'm sorry you're having so much trouble with food right now. I'm not quite the one to go through it, given that I have lots ...

#241 – Remembering Your Birthday

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Remembering Your Birthday I hope you're ready for me because I'm coming over! Of course I remembered! As if I'm going to forget your birthday. And I k...

#240 – Sunday Morning

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sunday Morning Yeah... the break up was hard and all. Come on, all break ups are! But I know it was for the best so... somehow... it feels okay. I'm e...

#239 – Mommy Issues

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mommy Issues Hey, hey! This movie is so cool and it's so nice to see that someone can have a relationship like that with their parents. I'm sorry that...

#238 – Nap Time

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nap Time Oh honey, what's this? Are you asleep? Really? Hahaha, okay, I guess you're knackered, right? Alright. Um... why don't you have a bit of a re...

#237 – Painful But Necessary

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Painful But Necessary I don't want to stomp on your hope, exactly, but that's not better than holding onto the idea of something that isn't coming bac...

#236 – Animals Always Know

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Animals Always Know Haha, it's so sweet! I know, I know you're allergic, but cats like you. In fact most animals like you, despite what your allergies...

#235 – When People Look Back On You

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When People Look Back On You There is so much more to you than how you look, what you wear, what you eat... nobody will look back on you days, months,...

#234 – Rest Easy In My Arms

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rest Easy In My Arms I know it's been a rough few days for you, pet. Heck, rough few weeks, even. I know. I do. So please... allow me to spend some ...

#233 – Cars Can Be Repaired, You Can't

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cars Can Be Repaired, You Can't TWs: mentions car accident (non fatal) Honey, I'm sorry you're having to go through this. What a nightmare. It must ha...

#232 – A Break From The Break

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A Break From The Break Hey, it's not unusual to need a break after such a full and busy weekend. That IS okay, y'know? Of course it is. Look, you don'...

#231 – A Brief Resting Period

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A Brief Resting Period Hey hon, you barely look like you can stand up straight; you're not planning to head into work today, are you? Of course you sh...

#230 – Too Much What?

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Too Much What? ExCUSE me, but who has been telling you this? 'You're too much'? Too much of what? I don't get it. Listen, if they have a problem with ...

#229 – Take The Time Off

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Take The Time Off So you're off? Excellent... but what on earth are you doing on your work laptop? No. Nuh uh. No way. It's your day off. Off! You don...

#228 – Spring? Out The Window?

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Spring? Out The Window? Honey? Wake up. Will you take a look out the window with me? Please? Come on, just a quick look. And tell me what you see... ...

#227 – What? My Turn?

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What? My Turn? What a crappy day. It's nice to come home and kick off the shoes though, relax at home, be here with you and— oh, what's all this? Yo...

Party Dress Up

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Party Dress Up Hey honey, we need to go to this party but... well... I'm not going anywhere with you so clearly upset. You look good enough to gobble ...

#226 – Cry On My Shoulder

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cry On My Shoulder A sudden attack of anxiety leaves you breathless and afraid. You send out the call, the distress signal and your Xyta arrives quick...

#225 – Toxic Positivity

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Toxic Positivity Wow, so your work colleagues are really not helpful, are they? Sure they have all sorts of 'positive' punchlines and soundbites, but ...

#224 – To My Past Self

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

To My Past Self Honey, this is my journal and I'm using it not like I would have as a teenager, but as a tool now. So I can look back at everything I'...

#223 – Quitting?

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Qutting? Okay you! You've been working yourself right down into the ground with no positive outcome. With no change. Do you think, maybe, perhaps, it...

#222 – The Job Hunt

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Job Hunt I know you're worried. It would be weird if you weren't, but this job description look slike it was written especially for you. So... com...

#221 – New, Year Resolutions

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New, Year Resolutions Pet, if you'll allow me, I'd like to speak directly to you. I have some thoughts about this time of year that, if I need to hear...

#220 – The Weight Of Family Expectations

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Weight Of Family Expectations Going to see family can be stressful at any time of year, that's for sure. If you'd like, I can come with you? Yeah!...

#219 – Sometimes You Need A Mirror

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes You Need A Mirror Sometimes it isn't easy to see what's going on inside. Sometimes you need something to reflect your thoughts back at you. ...

#218 – Holiday Cuddles

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Holiday Cuddles It's so cold, baby! Yes, truly! Can you just... kinda... stay there, draped around me like a human blanket? Pleeeeeeeease? It's too co...

#217 – The True 100%

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The True 100% Hey... it doesn't matter that you didn't get as much done as you wanted to today. Nope! Not in the slightest, because you did your best....

#216 – The Number Isn't Important

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Number Isn't Important I know it's easy for me to sit here and say that your weight and/or the way you look should have no bearing on the way the ...

#215 – Fighting Hospital Nerves

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fighting Hospital Nerves I know it's not all that much fun having to do an overnight, but believe me; you're in the best place you could possibly be r...

#214 – Comfort For Health Anxiety

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Comfort For Health Anxiety Okay hon, I know how much you worry and— actually no. No, I don't know. I can't really, but I do understand it's difficul...

#213 – The Other Netflix & Chill

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Other Netflix & Chill Hi honey. I know you're not feeling great. Sorry I can't do anything practical for you, but maybe, if I can't help with ...

#212 – A Lunchtime Voicemail

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A Lunchtime Voicemail Hey honey. I know you're at work right now, but I just wanted to leave a quick message for you. Something you can pick up duri...

#211 – An Entirely Meta Mini Monday Moment

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An Entirely Meta Mini Monday Moment Hey you! Yes you. There's no one else here, is there? Come here. Come on, scoot close. I wanna talk to you. Min...

#210 – Go To Sleep, Baby

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Go To Sleep, Baby I'm sorry you woke up before you were ready, baby. Nightmares are just so fun. But I'll help you get back to sleep if you'd like? Su...

#209 – Weekend Plans

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Weekend Plans We so rarely ever plan to do anything... so maybe we should? Who knows? It could even be the start of a wonderful weekend, laid out ahea...

#208 – Never A Waste Of Time

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Never A Waste Of Time Hey, honey! Dr Google doesn't know what they're talking about, okay? I promise you, if you hang out there too long, you'll end u...

#207 – Travel Stress

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Travel Stress Do you really going over it again and again is going to make you feel better if something does go wrong? It's not possible to plan for e...

#206 – To Be In Your Own Skin

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To Be In Your Own Skin Hey, hey, that was all a bit overwhelming, right? Yeah, I thought so. I can see it in your eyes. Okay, in that case, let's just...

#205 – I'll Just Be Here

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I'll Just Be Here I will be patient with you. I will support you and I will love you through whatever is going on right now. Be it the need to just l...

#204 – Not Easy, But Easier

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Not Easy, But Easier **TW: lost loved ones ** I don't mind driving you to the burial site and I'll stay or leave as you need. I know it's not easy ce...

#203 – People Watching

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

People Watching Pleeeeeeease! Please will you share your cheesecake with me? Because my food is gone and yours looks just so hecking good! Almost... a...

#202 – Love Bites

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Love Bites Heeeeeeey, back from your date, eh? I want to know ALL about it; every last detail right down to the— wait... wait a second. What's that?...

#201 – A Puppy's Love

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A Puppy's Love Hmm. So... after last week's behind the scenes extravaganza I visit the suggestion tray and find this glorious suggestion. Heh. Okay. L...

#200 – The History of Mini Monday Moments

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The History Of Mini Monday Moments 200 episodes. No small feat pets. So... I hope you don't mind if I indulge myself with a little pensive moment wher...

#199 – Safe In My Arms

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Safe In My Arms Take a moment, pet. Just a small one. Relax, be safe, be calm. Find security and comfort in my arms while you prepare yourself for the...

#198 – Be Yourself, No One Else

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Be Yourself, No One Else At this stage of the process, hon, the interview isn't about your skills or suitability to the job. Nope, you've already prov...

#197 – Avoiding Burnout

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Avoiding Burnout Oh, honey, come on now. You look so tired you really should take a rest. Of course you should! What do you think is going to happen...

#196 – Beach Day

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Beach Day It may only be for the day, but heading out for a little sun, sand n sea is one of my favourite things! Must come from being in one of the m...

#195 – Best Friends Forever

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Best Friends Forever Hanging out with you is one of my favourite things to do! You get me, y'know? There's nothing more satisfying than hanging out wi...

#194 – All Change!

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

All Change! Look, honey... I know it's big, bad and scary, but this is the right thing to do and you know that really? Don't you? Of course you do! Yo...

#193 – Stay Hydrated

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stay Hydrated Hey, have you had a drink today? If you haven't, will you stop, grab yourself a glass of water and give yourself 3-5 minutes to just enj...

#192 – Enjoying Nature And A Catch Up

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoying Nature And A Catch Up Oh it's so nice being out here! We've been cooped up for so very long, getting to spend some time out here with you, re...

#191 – Handling Post-COVID Travel

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Handling Post-COVID Travel It's nerve-wracking, I know it must be. But it's still important to live your life as safely and responsibly as you're able...

#190 – The Weight Loss Journey

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Weight Loss Journey Honey, I know it's hard now, truly I do. But all the positive changes you're making to your body and health just aren't visibl...

#189 – Summer At Your Own Pace

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summer At Your Own Pace Summer is here and we have LOTS to do! But... if you're not ready for all that, then you don't have to be. You know that, righ...

Thank You! And Bear With Me...

19 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bonus Episode: Thank You, And Bear With Me Just a quick audio update on what's going on with my scheduling and what's to come. I hope you'll continue ...

#188 – Never Been Kissed

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Never Been Kissed Romance movies are the best! I'm a sap for them and that whole 'first kiss' thing. Oh? You've not? Well... there's no rush for that,...

#187 – Stand Tall With Pride

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stand Tall With Pride Oh, so you've never been to a Pride event before? AAAH! Well, don't you worry, I'm more than happy to take you, and I'm sure we'...

#186 – I Believe In You

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I Believe In You I believe in you on the days you don't. I believe in you on the days you do. I believe in you when everything falls flat and you sigh...

#185 – Men Need Cuddles Too

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Men Need Cuddles Too I don't care what you've been told before this moment, that's not how we, in this family work. Of course you're allowed cuddles. ...

#184 – Only You Can Accept The Label

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Only You Can Accept That Label Hey, honey... if your friends are going to call you things like that, they don't sound like friends. At the very least ...