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I'm anxious and that's fine

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you don't feel your best, could you let that be okay? Matt Haig explored this on his Instagram last year. He posted that he was feeling anxious, an...

How do millionaires think?

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve previously talked about getting hung up on old money stories; things like “I’ll never have that much money”. We want you...

Talking to yourself in third person can help control your emotions

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Research has found that something called distanced self-talk can help us to regulate our emotions. Talking about ourselves in the third person gives u...

What's behind your jealousy?

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jealousy is a real energy suck. It feels horrible. It can break down our morale and our relationships. Did you know that your jealousy is showing you ...

Why the fuck am I so tired?

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Amy Shah has developed the Why The Fuck Am I So Tired plan to help you minimise the effects of being so. Damn. Exhausted. Cause if you can’t ...

Am I the ONLY person who does the washing up?!

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There's nothing quite lie the frustration of being the ONLY person in your house or office who stacks the dishwasher, or washes up their dishes. It's ...

Open your eyes to your anxiety (no literally, widen your gaze!)

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When we feel anxious our eyes tend to narrow, according to psychiatrist and neuroscientist Jud Brewer. It has to do with a thing called somatic memory...

Family conflict doesn't have to ruin your day

15 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Does family conflict creep up and ruin your get togethers? Using advice from author Dr Barbara Larrivee we’re going to teach you how to have dif...

Top Tip: How much emotion should I show at work?

14 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Society no longer expects us to be robots in the office, thank goodness. But there’s still a stigma around sharing our emotions. To cry or not t...

Do your clothes make you feel crap?

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How much of your wardrobe actually fits you? Or more to the point, makes you feel GOOD about yourself? Here’s a P.S.A — it’s time to...

Dear Colleagues: ASAP is not a deadline

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Don’t you hate it when you receive a panic email right before the weekend? Using tips from Michelle Elman, author of The Joy Of Being Selfish, w...

Are you venting or dumping on your mates?

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When someone is venting it feels healthy. They don’t keep repeating the same topic, and take responsibility if they played a part in their shitt...

Being vulnerable at work is okay; let's find the balance

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Society no longer expects us to be robots in the office, thank goodness. But there’s still a stigma around sharing our emotions. To cry or not t...

Are you really the black sheep?

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you think you're the troublemaker in your family or friendship group. But could you be labelling yourself as the Black Sheep when you’re not?...

You are not your trauma

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re talking about trauma in this episode. But not the big ones you might think of; we’re exploring little-t trauma. These are things lik...

Let that grudge go? I would RATHER DIE

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Has anyone ever told you to just let it go! You’re expecting us to say it’s not that easy? Well um… it kinda can be… Hear us...

Love your bloated belly with this meditation

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s talk about bloating! It’s pretty damn common, so try out these tips next time you feel the bloat taking hold.  LINKS Follow @...

A better way to WFH

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're working from home full time or in a "hybrid" state – there are benefits to building some kind of "commute" into your morning and ...

Do it all (without losing your shit)

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We wear more metaphorical hats than ever before, and having it "all" can feel like at any moment you could slip into a full on menty-b. We're going to...

There's a time to be soft (but it's not now)

08 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about your "inner softie". It's that little voice that tells you "it's okay, you don't need to try that hard thing. You're too tired and ne...

Top Tip: Busy isn't always a dirty word

07 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Saying you're busy has become a bad thing to admit. You should be more chill! Set better boundaries!! But… if you can't avoid how busy you are ...

Send this to your mum friends

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Has motherhood brought out your inner mean mum? It's a voice that tells you you’re not good enough, not doing enough, doing it all wrong. Author...

So your friends have flaked AGAIN

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So… your friend is being flakey. Your weekend hangs in the balance. How can you rise above it and enjoy the unexpected? We’ve got three t...

What's hiding behind your anger?

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After a week of juggling our jobs and our personal lives, we don't always get to Friday feeling happy. Sometimes we're plain furious. The thing is, al...

I wanna be a little less lonely

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you feel lonely, it can actually help to tell the people around you - according to research. Admitting your loneliness can open up opportunities fo...

Let yourself love your body

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re a serial dieter, or have a particularly loud inner critic when it comes to your body, we want you to try and take a day to let yoursel...

Dark mornings don't have to drag you down

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It seems kinda obvious but waking up in the dark has a negative impact on your brain; like being less alert and awake. We can’t make the sun ris...

A Jedi mind trick meditation

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s May 4 so let’s get around a Star Wars themed Jedi meditation. Cuter than Baby Yoda and more chill than the Mandalorian. LINKS Read ...

Turns out if you snooze you kinda DO lose

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Experts have said that sharing a bed with someone who smashes snooze repeatedly can really fuck with your vibe for the day. Some have even called this...

Booked, busy, and not having a breakdown I swear

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Saying "I'm busy" busy has become a negative admission. You should be more chill! You should set better boundaries!! But… if you can't avoid ho...

Are mornings your weak spot?

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you often wake up feeling anxious, depressed or lonely? Studies have found that people with a lot of stress in their lives wake up with a higher le...

Is your passion project giving burnout vibes?

01 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Even projects that you LOVE can make you feel burnt out. Dr Elise Bialylew started the Mindful in May movement – a passion project of hers &ndas...

Top Tip: Was it really a bad night's sleep?

30 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stressing out about waking up during the night can actually cause us to sleep less. According to experts it’s completely normal to wake up durin...

Show us your wild side!

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You don’t even have to leave your living room to get the benefits of eco-therapy. Research shows that connecting to nature can improve our physi...

Parents! Are you in a guilt loop?

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel like you're not doing enough for your family? That you're not present enough? We’re here to tell you it's time to cut yourself some ...

Dealing with inbox anxiety

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If there’s an email response you’ve wanted to send but is making you anxious, today's the day you send it! We’re going to teach you ...

Why are we so out of synch?

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel like you’re on the opposite emotional schedule to the people in your life? What can you do about it? As with all mindfulness ti...

Ditch the shit mood with this meditation

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you wake up with a shit vibe that you just can’t shake? There’s a meditation Dr Cate Howell recommends called ‘The Inner Smile&r...

Comparison is the thief of great sex

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s normal to compare your sex life to everyone from your mates to strangers. But research shows that comparing your sex life can damage your o...

Pucker up and kiss with intention

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What are you thinking about when you kiss — especially your long term partner. Even when we’re kissing we have one foot in the past and on...

Accepting those middle-of-the-night wake ups

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stressing out about waking up during the night can actually cause us to sleep less. According to experts it’s completely normal to wake up durin...

Hey could you do me a quick favour?

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sure we all know the benefits of doing something nice for someone. But favours can feel like they have to take a TONNE of your time and effort. We wan...

Why am I SO tired on Mondays?

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel more exhausted after the weekend than before it? A study has found that lazy Saturday and Sunday lie-ins can disturb your body clock ...

Trick yourself into being a better learner

24 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What kind of learner are you? Mindfulness can improve your focus, reduce distraction and temper feelings of anxiety. Using advice from Kiah Heron we&r...

Top Tip: Why do surfers always look so stoked?

23 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We want to teach you how to feel as stoked as a surfer without getting up pre dawn. LINKS Check our Erika Drolet of The Salty Club https://thesalty....

How to keep a spoonful of energy in your pocket

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're going to explore Spoon Theory; a way to protect your own energy in a day. It was originally explained by Christine Miserandino who uses it to ma...

So you want to hide from your kids

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We have a question for parents listening: do you ever hide from your kids? Of course you do! Next time you’re hiding in the pantry eating the ni...

Babe you can't read their mind so STOP IT!

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us tend to dabble in some mind reading to feel in control. The problem is you never really know what someone is thinking, no matter how good y...

Dread can be a real arsehole

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why does dread stop us in our tracks? It’s a tricky feeling/ It realty wants to mess with us. many people would rather experience more pain now ...

Say this to yourself today you glorious potato

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It can be a pain in the arse to make sense of yourself in this COVID-altered space. And those feelings of shitty self worth can start impacting your r...

Are you accidentally ruining your sleep?

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you heard of revenge bedtime procrastination? Sure it’s a bit of a mouthful, but it could also be the reason you’re not getting enoug...

Is jealousy f*cking with your friendships?

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How can you cope when friends or family are threatened by your successes? Using tips from Dr Hannah Korrel - author of How To Break Up With Friends &n...

What's your window of tolerance?

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We all have a different window of tolerance. Inside that window we can live happily and productively. Everyone’s window is different. It might d...

A surfers mindset

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We want to teach you how to feel as stoked as a surfer without getting up pre dawn. LINKS Check our Erika Drolet of The Salty Club https://thesalty....

Why Mondays suck on Instagram

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to social media… do you ever feel like you don't do enough? You scroll through your camera reel and realise you don’t have ...

When was your last day off?

17 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you stress out about work even when you're off the clock? We’ve got three things for you to try next time you take a day off. Because we all ...

Top Tip: Fail like you’re the only person who'll notice

16 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

EVERYONE cares what people think of them – in some form or another. It can be useful. But it can also cause us to play it safe, not push ourselv...

No chocolate shame spirals here please!

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Easter Sunday tomorrow which means we’re talking chocolate. Chocolate for breakfast.  Chocolate for lunch. Chocolate because we ...

Rub yourself the right way

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Self massage is suuuuper soothing for your nervous system! It’s cheaper than going to a spa, and we’re going to teach you how to do it min...

Let go of being a good person

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Good and bad. Kind and evil. Clever and stupid. We’re the worst at slapping a label on ourselves. You’d think that seeing yourself as good...

Why do I care what everyone thinks?

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Most people care - to some degree or another - what other people think of other people. It can be useful. But it can also cause us to play it safe, no...

Where's that worry coming from?

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If your worries are becoming really loud and annoying, it can help to try and put the worry into a category. Dr Jodie Lowinger explores the idea that ...

How to deal with your ex & keep your cool

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Resolving conflict with your ex can be testing. It’s far easier to cut them off.  But sometimes our lives are too entwined to do it. The go...

Laughing at work is good for your career!

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you worry that joking at work will stop people taking you seriously? A bunch of research found laughter actually reduces stress levels and can crea...

I don't have time for this

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Most people feel like they don't have enough time in the day – but we're sort of kidding ourselves. One study found time pressure is kind of an ...

When did you last rest your emotions?

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A recovery from the gym makes sense, so why don’t we do the same after our emotions take a hit? Using advice from Ariana Huffington we want you ...

Cooked anxiety? Try a butterfly hug (trust us)

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you every feel like there are butterflies in your stomach? There’s a therapeutic trick called the Butterfly Hug to ease anxiety and help peop...

Take the 'work' out of homework

10 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you're working and schooling your kids, you're not alone in feeling exhausted! Mindfulness can help you to manage the juggling act. We’ve got...

Caught in the crowd and hating it

09 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How are you with crowds? Is it different now compared to you from a few years ago? Listen up cause we’re going to teach you how to feel safe in ...

Why sibling fights hit different as an adult

08 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sibling rivalry isn't just for kids. Adult brotherly/sisterly fights can be particularly nasty. We've got a technique from Dr Sheri Jacobson we want y...

Could you watch a movie without your phone?

08 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you’re an at-home watcher or love the big screen experience do you give a movie your full attention? We’ve got a challenge for you...

Keeping your cool in a crowd

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How are you with crowds? Is it different these days compared to you from 2019? Listen up cause we’re going to teach you how to feel safe in a cr...

A different kind of bedtime story

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A whole bunch of people swear by using audiobooks as part of their bedtime routine. Penguin Books even have a series of audiobooks called Penguin Slee...

Is the juggling act getting too much?

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hate to break it to you babes but studies have shown that multi-tasking isn't actually a thing. We never do two things at once — we just move be...

Hurt and sick? It's ok to be angry

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Illness or injuries can really get you down – particularly if you're someone who bases your identity on health and fitness. Injury and illness a...

Are you listening to your body?

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you listen to your body when it tries to send you messages? We're going to teach you how to connect with your body – in a good way – an...

Taking control of your worries

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us spend our time worrying about the same stuff – when did you last have a new one?! Same shit, different day! It feels like a bit of a ...

Are you clinging onto that bad feeling?

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you holding onto memories and bad thoughts from your past? Maybe it’s a criticism from an old job? Those shitty feelings can bleed into your...

Breathe with me and get shit done

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you start the week with eternal optimism? You're gunna CRUSH all your goals and go to the gym and eat great and see all your friends? Then it&rsquo...

Dealing with change (without falling in a heap)

03 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a lot of change going on right now? How does it make you feel? Even exciting change can have its downsides, especially when it comes to yo...

Mindfulness for people who hate it

02 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is how you can get your loved ones into mindfulness — without them realising it.  LINKS Read ‘Mindful Sex Is Mind-Blowing Sex&...

Leave me alone for like 3 minutes

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Research has shown us that lone time is important for our emotional health. When you get the place to yourself, we want you to try this mini meditatio...

Selfies for mindfulness? Sign me up BB!

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know you can use your phone’s camera to boost your vibe? We’re going to teach you how to put it into practice – and you don&...

Let yourself feel good

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Where does your mind go when someone asks you how you’re going? We think it’s good manners to downplay our feelings if we’re feeling...

Well that was embarrassing...

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Embarrassment happens every. Damn. Day. None of us like feeling stupid, so we’re going to teach you how to cope with that uncomfy feeling. LINKS...

3 things to try if you think mindfulness is silly

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is how you can get your loved ones into mindfulness — without them realising it. LINKS Read ‘Mindful Sex Is Mind-Blowing Sex’...

Being okay with small triggers

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when a social media post triggers us? We've all seen the hashtag Trigger Warning when it comes to the big stuff. But what about triggers ...

Are you too embarrassed to back yourself?

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s talk about the awkwardness of promoting yourself. If you find it awkward, you’re not alone. Using advice from psychologist and life ...

Why hello there quarter-year-crisis

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Can you believe it’s the end of March? Is there a slight pang of panic? A Quarter Year Crisis can happen to the best of us, so how can mind...

How to argue with a 'Logic Bully'

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever found yourself in a debate with a Logic Bully? We want to teach you how to face someone who loves to throw data and rational arguments a...

So you're over committed and overwhelmed

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How we can feel it in our lives and in our relationships even when we’re overwhelmed by commitments? LINKS Read ‘Over-commitment Epidemi...

Why your brain loves to-do lists

27 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Studies have shown that people do perform better when they’ve written down what they need to do, and ticking things off does give us a high. But...

Top Tip: Asking for help is hard!

26 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you good at asking for help? According to studies most of us are very uncomfortable admitting we need assistance. We’ve got some super easy ...

Turn me off like a light switch

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's Earth Hour today! At 8.30 PM AEDT people across the world are encouraged to switch their lights off for one hour. In this episode we’re exp...

How TF do you make friends as an adult?

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As we get older, we tend to find more value in close friendships than big friendship groups. That doesn’t mean we still feel lonely from time to...

What if 'Near-Enough' was 'Good-Enough'

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel successful when you nearly hit a deadline? It could be just as important to celebrate a near win as it is to celebrate a full victory. You...

A leafy visualisation for better sleep

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

According to a 2021 study the noise of your neighbourhood can affect your sleep. The good news is you don’t have to live in a leafy space to get...

Let yourself be confident!

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tall Poppy syndrome can GTFO. We wanna teach you how to embrace your confidence (without becoming big headed). You can get an inner glow up without an...

Why are you so mean to yourself?

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We can all self-criticise on autopilot. It can be so subtle we don't even realise we’re doing it. We've got tips from Sven Law – Clinic Le...

Blame is a disempowering little bastard

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When we blame someone else for our own anger it’s disempowering. Sure it makes us feel better in the short term, but it gives off the message th...