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Burnout is NOT the key to success
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let's be honest. You can't be GO GO GO all the tie. If you're flat chat with work, family, fitness, love, friends you're not at your best. Plus relent...
How to ask for help without feeling like a failure
21 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 advice...
Why does caring SO MUCH take a toll?
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Compassion Fatigue is also known as second-hand shock – and people who work in caring roles feel it a lot more deeply. It can be freaking exhaus...
How to shake pre-meeting anxiety
20 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
That pre-meeting anxiety is the fucking WORST. We've got a tip that acts as a circuit breaker for those nerves – and it's ridiculously easy. LIN...
Top Tip: Are you shit at meditating?
19 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You don't have to clear your mind to be mindful. In fact, we can all benefit from thinking deeply. Using advice from author Ryan Holiday we want you t...
Indulge in a lil happiness boost
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you wake up feeling happy? Don't worry if you didn't. We've got some tips to boost your happiness no matter where you're at. LINKS Follow @thesp...
A chardonnay chill-sesh
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You can turn your Friday bevy into a mindfulness exercise! Author Helena Nield-Dumper has a dead easy meditation to try next time you crack open a shi...
When did you last celebrate yourself?
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When was the last time you gathered people together for one purpose— to celebrate you? Research says we should be doing more of it; it can boost...
A better way to worry
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are benefits to worry! It can future-proof us from disaster, and remind us to do things. But it can also be exhausting, distracting and debilita...
My head is too full to meditate!
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You don’t have to clear your mind to be mindful! In fact, we can all benefit from thinking deeply. Using advice from author Ryan Holiday we want...
What hate-following is doing to you
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your feed doesn’t have to be an all-out love fest – which is good cause pretty much everyone has that one person they LOVE to hate-follow....
You feeling lucky today punk?
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Making your own luck is almost a clichè. Don't roll your eyes though, there's tonnes of research into how you perceive yourself and you “...
Trick yourself into less phone time
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine not checking your phone before bedtime? Using advice from Professor Matthew Walker and Doctor Rangan Chatterjee we're going to help you get be...
A most "awful" hint for feeling content
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When did you last look around and think – "holy shit all this is pretty awesome!"? There's research suggesting that "Awe" can make you happier, ...
Meme me up baby
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know your favourite internet time-waster could actually be a mindfulness tool? LINKS Read ‘The Benefits of Laughing at Yourself,...
Can't get anything done? Try "Goal-Snacking"
13 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a planner? Or maybe a "whatever will be will be" kinda person? Setting goals can seem pointless given all these unprecedented events we’...
Top Tip: Can you not ruin my mood?!
12 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been in a really good mood - until someone tells you how you should be feeling? Like "You MUST be exhausted!" Self help icon Tony R...
You don't have to give your opinion every time
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Would you like to share what’s on your mind? How often do we hear the advice “Get it off your chest. Sharing is caring!” But is it a...
This is literally the easiest meditation ever
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
At the end of the week we like to make our tips as chill out as possible. We’re all tired. We’re all over it. Tonight we’re goi...
Why aren't you trusting your choices?
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you make a choice and then find yourself doubting it immediately - welcome to the club! We've got jackets! (actually no we don’t we ordered t...
The soothing power of a lil hum
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever heard of humming when you’re anxious? It could be the easiest way to lower your stress levels. And there’s science to back i...
Are you always expecting the worst?
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We want to teach you how to hope for the best… or at the very least, stopping yourself from expecting the absolute worst case scenario. Tell yo...
Can't stop picturing that bad thing?
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You know when you get a mental image that you can't shake? They could be real or imagined; a bad memory or imagining you partner cheating on you even ...
How do you talk about yourself?
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been in a really good mood — until someone says you look "tired". Or feel great about your outfit til someone makes a snarky comme...
If you can't get to sleep, try this
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to sleep trackers, people are becoming obsessed with getting a decent night’s sleep. All that stuff has its benefits until it overwhelms ...
Why do I laugh when I'm nervous?!
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all have a nervous giggle – and there's research that it can have benefits! So let’s figure out how to do it mindfully. LINKS Read &l...
Is your care-factor making you exhausted?
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Even if you’re desperately passionate about a project, you still need down time. So how can change-makers chill out? We’ve got some great ...
You don't need to fear change
06 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re talking challenges, and not shying away from them. It’s okay to take time for self-care. It’s okay to admit you don&rsqu...
Top Tip: 3 words to help with anxiety
05 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you feel anxiety rising pause and ask yourself this question: Is this useful? There are times when stress and anxiety serve a purpose, says autho...
A lazy guide to visualisation
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Visualisation is a key part of mindfulness – and it’s probably the most woo woo this show is going to get. We’re gunna teach you som...
Hello Heartbreak my old friend (enemy)
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Heartbreak truly is one of the shittest feelings. Not to sound like a life coach but avoiding it actually makes it worse… We’ve got some ...
Mardi Gras mindfulness
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's Mardi Gras weekend in Sydney; a celebration of diversity, passion and pride. Both of today’s episodes are themed around love. Loving oursel...
Wanna quit your job?
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you thought about quitting your job this year? You’re not alone! If you are serious about throwing in the towel, we’re gunna teach yo...
The question to stop anxiety in its tracks
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you feel anxiety rising pause and ask yourself this question: Is this useful? There are times when stress and anxiety serve a purpose, says autho...
You don't need to be on top of EVERYTHING
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like there is too much coming at you? In the nineties researchers called it the CNN Effect. They found that 24-hour news co...
Do emails leave you breathless?
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Researcher Linda Stone (a former executive at Microsoft) noticed that around 80% of people hold their breath when responding to emails and text. So wh...
Ugh what a nightmare
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nightmares aren’t just for kids. Research says nightmares in adults crop up around heightened periods of stress. We’ve got some tips from ...
Pancakes for mindfulness (you read that right)
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve spoken before on the podcast about mindful eating; eating with intention, focusing on every taste and mouthful. What better time to try it...
A worrier's guide to accepting change
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Life is full of seasonal changes; work, relationships, health, happiness. The trick is to accept that life is ALWAYS changing… If every day was...
Damn you look GOOD today
27 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Who doesn’t love a good compliment. There’s even research that says a genuine compliment can be good for your health, improve your relatio...
Top Tip: Remember this when you're scrolling
26 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If living a life online makes you anxious, we're got some advice for ya. It comes from best selling author Jordanna Levin who wants us to remember the...
Meditation without even trying
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mindfulness and meditation can take itself all a bit too seriously. Using a tip from Luke McLeod we want you to stop expecting mindfulness to help you...
Wanna stop replaying embarrassing memories?
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ahh embarrassing memories; those gorgeous little bastards who pop up riiight before we go to sleep. Why oh WHY does embarrassment ghosts of the past c...
How to take on too much & get away with it
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mindfulness is all about living in the moment... but what if you have a shit-tonne to do and only a brief period of time to do it in? The good news is...
A mindfulness game for kids
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There’s research showing that mindfulness can reduce anxiety and stress levels in kids – sounds greeeat but how in the hell are you gunna ...
Are you comparing yourself to a highlight reel?
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If living a life online makes you anxious, we’re got some advice for ya. It comes from best selling author Jordanna Levin who wants us to rememb...
Get wet in the dark
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Getting to the end of the day and feeling WIRED is pretty normal. We've got an easy way to soothe your senses, and all you need is your shower. LINKS ...
You aren't shit at your job
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Professional courage can ebb and flow. One week you're crushing it and the next the sound of a teams call coming in can make you sweat (actually let&r...
Just 29 more minutes of sleep pls
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone says you've gotta get 8 hours of sleep a night BUT did you know how much sleep you need depends on your age? If you're feeling zonked regardl...
A rainy day meditation
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As summer draws to a close and La Niña really kicks into gear, wet weather can really impact our moods. The weather may take a turn for the wor...
Why you should do this after your next workout
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Any workout can end mindfully — even if your workout is more Crossfit than Buddhist. Just as rolling out your muscles is good for post-workout r...
A lil social media mindfulness goes a long way
20 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What you post online on a Monday morning can impact your mood for the entire day – and even set the tone for the rest of the week! We’ve g...
Top Tip: Work smarter not harder
19 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The last 3 years has changed how we work; remotely, flexibly, maybe even shorter weeks. And with that flexibility comes a side serving of guilt; are y...
Napping makes you a better person!
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the best news EVER, research shows napping is great for your mind and body; it improves our mood and memory for starters. There's a way to do it mo...
There's an art to happy memories
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Does a certain place give you the ick? A building you avoid on your morning walk? A restaurant where you broke up? That feeling is called “Place...
Dealing with WFH guilt
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The last 3 years has changed how we work; remotely, flexibly, maybe even shorter weeks. That flexibility comes a side serving of guilt; are you doing ...
Mindfulness for fertility stress
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you're trying to start a family, suddenly EVERYONE around you seems to be falling pregnant with ease. You'd be forgiven for thinking you’re...
How's your health anxiety?
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Living through a pandemic is a pretty good reason to have some anxiety around your general health. Even if your health anxiety is justified, obsessing...
How to win that argument (mindfully)
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You know those arguments that turn over and over in your head? The ones where days later you think of the PERFECT comeback? Mindfulness ain't about be...
Is EVERYTHING going wrong?
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel surrounded by problems? Work starts to get tricky and suddenly your relationship hits a rut? Maybe you've taken take on a new project...
A breathing meditation for sleep & relaxation
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If a crappy night's sleep is banging on your door – try the "4 7 8" breathing practice developed by Dr Andrew Weil. We can’t promise it&rs...
So you're still thinking about that shit thing?
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you stuck thinking about one thing? You're turning something that happened over and over in your head? Baby you are ruminating! It's not great for...
Meal prep for your mental health
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You could probably split the world into meal-preppers and people who cook (or order takeaway) every night. Meal prepping can be a mindful activity, an...
Feeling stuck? Just do the next right thing
13 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like you don't have enough of a plan? You have goals you want to achieve but how to get there just seems like a goddamn mystery? One ...
The art of living alone & loving it
12 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's Valentine's day tomorrow — for some it's a day of love and connection and for others it can shine a harsh light on feelings of loneliness. ...
Top Tip: Taking your phone to bed is fine IF you try these tips
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all know our gadgets can affect our sleep if we don’t have boundaries. There’s a tonne of research showing it’s a bad idea to sle...
How to follow up an EPIC weekend (without the slump)
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If last weekend was EXCEPTIONAL you might be feeling a little meh about the upcoming one. We wanna talk about accepting your weekend no matter what it...
Stop blaming everyone else & make your own luck!
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you believe you're lucky? Don't be too quick to dismiss it! According to research people who believe their good luck is stable have a significantly...
Be your holiday-self no matter where you are
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is your holiday self a more luxe version of yourself? We wanna try to put a bit of that carefree, fun, relaxed version of you back into your everyday ...
Breathe out those crappy feelings
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever wish you could chuck out crap feelings? Stress. Tension. Jealousy. Anger. Stick them in the red bin and send them off to the tip. We have ...
Is that you or your fear talking?
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's pretty normal to have shit from your past impact your present – the stuff you were afraid of growing up sneaking into your choices. Dr Amy ...
Feeling steady while a shit-storm rages
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like you're at the centre of an emotional storm? When something happens and you immediately feel unstable or uncertain, we can blame ...
Is your phone stealing your sleep?
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all know our gadgets can affect our sleep if we don’t have boundaries. There’s a tonne of research showing it’s a bad idea to sle...
How to journal when you're a lazy little potato
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Journaling is a key part of mindfulness and can boost the shit out of your gratitude and mood, but honestly it sounds like a LOT of work. We’ve ...
Wait why are we arguing?
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You survived Monday. You're feeling pretty good about it. Then you walk in the front door and straight into an argument. We’re going to teach yo...
Ditch the guilt of a sick day
06 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know the first Monday of February is National Sickie Day? Naturally it’s the perfect time to teach you how to chuck a sickie without fee...
Top Tip: Halve your stress in one breath
05 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One deep, controlled breath can take your stress from a 10 to a 5; This is a tip from psychologist Doctor Greg Smith, author of the book Purposeful Br...
A montage meditation for trying new things
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re not good at trying things, you’re not alone! We want to be great even before we begin. Who wants to wait to be great? Not ...
It's okay to be nervous
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Being nervous is a completely normal part of preparing for something big. You don’t need to run or hide from that feeling. We can use that time ...
You gotta forgive yourself
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Instead of criticising yourself or forcing away your feelings of anger, remind yourself it’s human to be imperfect (duh). The message you should...
One deep breath to calm the f*ck down
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One deep, controlled breath can take your stress from a 10 to a 5; This is a tip from psychologist Doctor Greg Smith, author of the book Purposeful Br...
How am I SO BUSY but SO BOOORED?!
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Even if our jobs are super interesting, we can still be bored shitless. We get busy but bored, according to author Mark de Rond, when we have more tha...
How to not lose your shit when you're constantly woken up
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's hard to stay positive when you're woken up constantly. Be it by a baby, a pet, a toddler, or a nocturnal/early rising neighbour. Every time you c...
Take your meds with a dash of mindfulness
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Real talk: mindfulness can only get you so far. We can all breathe deeply and learn to control our triggers, but there's also a time to get extra help...
What if we fell asleep together?
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt lonely even when you're lying next to your partner at bed-time? According to experts it's not always a sign of a bad relationship. ...
It's year 3 of a pandemic & you're still procrastinating
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You’re in good company if you find yourself procrastinating more than ever. There’s now a tonne of research into how COVID-19 has impacted...
Feeling better is 3 minutes away
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We accept that bad habits can quickly have a negative effect on us. So why don’t we see that good habits can help us as quickly? Using a tip fro...
Why you love to procrastinate when WFH
30 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you still working from home? Do you find it easy to switch off at the end of the day? When our days don’t have the buffer time of commuting,...
Top Tip: Everyday habits for gratitude
29 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Habit stacking is where you attach a new habit to an old one. A habit we could all benefit from is boosting our gratitude. The problem is gratitude pr...
Boredom is BLISS
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When we feel bored we're trying to process the discomfort of moving from overstimulation to stillness; according to human connection scientist Dr Ali ...
Gold medal in jumping to conclusions? Try this
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If jumping to conclusions was an Olympic sport you’d probably be a gold medal winner, right? It’s like you can’t separate yourself, ...
So your friends kinda suck
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What makes a someone a bad friend? What would someone have to do to be on your shit mate list? Using advice from Dr Hannah Korrel, author of How To Br...
End your day like this
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are your days blurring into one? Unless you work on a shifted roster, work doesn’t have a clear starting point or conclusion – particularl...
Habit Stacking is going to change your life
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Habit stacking is where you attach a new habit to an old one. A habit we could all benefit from is boosting our gratitude. The problem is gratitude pr...
Me? Insecure?! ... *whispers* yes
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about insecurity. That niggling feeling we're not good enough; at work, in relationships, friendships. Jaemin Frazer is an author and life ...
Controlling your rage in a traffic jam
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Traffic jams are one of the great universal ball aches. No matter how you plan your public holiday drive you'll be stuck in traffic at some point. If ...
How to be mindful in an argument
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's Australia Day tomorrow – and people fall into two camps; the partiers and those who see it as nothing to celebrate. Regardless of what side...
Do no plans stress you out?
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Logically we all know that rest is good for us. But when we get to have downtime it turns to anxiety. What is it about having no plans that makes you ...
Are you too tough on your friends?
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A fight with a friend can feel worse than a fight with our partner. We get good at turning a blind eye in romantic relationships because we’re t...
So you don't love your job
23 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you don't love your job, you're not alone. We're told if you "love your job you'll never work a day in your life"... That looks great on a fridge m...