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Top Tip: Your mindset can impact your body

31 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that how you feel in our body can impact how you feel in your mind? It works the other way around too! Social tension leads to tension he...

4 ways to de-stress the whole family

30 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Parents always ask us for stress-relieving tips for all the family. Well, we’ve got you covered! Links Canteen Australia – https://www.c...

Using googly eyes to reduce the fear factor

30 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You don’t need to take mindfulness seriously to reap the benefits. In this episode we’re exploring the power of “googly eyes” ...

Hey group chat! What made you happy today?

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Oi it’s the International Day of Friendship! It sounds obvious but research shows friendships are important to our overall health. So… ha...

WTF am I worrying for?

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

No one is immune to worry. One of the ways to manage it, from Casey Beros, is to think about the Four A’s of Anxiety. We’re going to explo...

Say "F**k it!" and move on

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you done something you see as a mistake and now you can’t get over it? The grudges we hold against ourselves can be way worse that those we...

The power of Placebo Sleep

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a real thing that researchers are studying. There’s evidence that, if people think they’ve had a good night sleep, it makes the...

Using your body to ease stress and anxiety

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that how you feel in our body can impact how you feel in your mind. It works the other way around too! Social tension leads to tension he...

What was your first thought today?

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our very first thoughts when we wake up can set our mood for the entire day. If we get out on the wrong side of bed it can stay with us. Sometimes we ...

Where's my exclamation mark!?

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you read into punctuation a little too much? If your boss sends you a message with a full stop instead of an exclamation mark, how does it make you...

Why am I doing what I'm doing?

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know why you do what you do? We’re don’t mean what’s your “big life goal”. We’re talking about all the smal...

Does a deadline change make you panic?

25 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There are three little words which can strike terror into all of us — due. Date. change. You’d be told that document wasn’t due unti...

Top tip: How to be radically optimistic

24 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you finding it hard to be hopeful, let alone radically optimistic about the world right now? Us too! But with some great advice from Emily Ehler w...

How to do something for nothing

23 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When was the last time you did something for nothing? Being generous has been shown to improve life satisfaction. It reduces loneliness. It improves o...

Try "non-striving" to get to sleep

23 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a myth that the weekend is all about lie-ins and upping our sleep quota. But for lots of us, that’s definitely not the case! In th...

Do you get the "Friday Scaries"?

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

That's just a cutesy word for social anxiety - regardless of how busy or free your social calendar is. Celeste Scott says it alternates between feelin...

What are your "non-negotiables"?

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s all about our boundaries. A lot of us load our plate to its absolute limit. The thing is, doing this unconsciously on repeat leads to burno...

Finding hope when it’s all a bit shit

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you finding it hard to be hopeful, let alone radically optimistic about the world right now? Us too! But with some great advice from Emily Ehler w...

Try using your kettle to calm down

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve got a practical reset to fit into your day and get a bit more calm – and all you need is a kettle! Let’s do this. Links &lsq...

This is bullsh*t! How to undo bad habits and hangups

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How many of your actions are done out of habit? Did yo know that our habits can be responsible for our negative reactions to situations? We’re g...

There's nothing wrong with a backup plan!

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What happens if your life is moving forward —  but not in the way you expected? If you’re not prepared for it, it can trigger a whole...

It takes 60 seconds to slow down

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel like there’s not enough hours in the day? Another month goes by and it’s almost August! How the fuck did that happen? The...

How to get back to sleep

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you slept terribly last night you’re not along. We’ve got a 20 minute trick from sleep expert and physio Sammy Margo. It’ll help ...

3 ways curiosity can help your career

18 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Could curiosity help you get ahead at work? You bet! We’ve got some great thoughts from author Roxanne Calder to help you get curious in the wor...

Top tip: The confidence comedown

17 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’re talking about that feeling the day after a great night out, or a meeting where you spoke up and thought you really nailed it. After the fa...

Let's go for an awe-full walk

16 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’re not telling you to walk to a horrible location. We’re talking about a walk that’s full of awe. Research found that taking a wa...

What are your favourite memories?

16 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Looking for a good way to change up your gratitude practice? We’ve got a great idea that comes from Kate Branch – and all you’ve got...

How to handle burnout

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the last year burnout in our personal and work lives has been on the rise. It’s such a huge topic – but if you feel like you have nothi...

What keeps you up at night?

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever lie in bed, ready for sleep, and suddenly every little thing you've ever done wrong flashes before your eyes? Yeah us neither… Lol ...

Does a burst of confidence make you exhausted?

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’re talking about that feeling the day after a great night out. You wake up filled with self doubt and over-analysis. These doubts are often c...

Wait, sulking can be a GOOD thing?

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about sulking; being silent and bad tempered when you're annoyed or disappointed. It's not just for kids, us adults love it too. Even thoug...

Why do I feel so anxious right now?

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever experience subconscious anxiety? A sense of unease where you just can’t pinpoint the cause? Maybe you find yourself restless, tense,...

Get a sunrise state of mind

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Watching the sunrise can inspire us. What if we told you we can fake the same feeling any time of the day. We’re exploring a visualisation for h...

Need more focus? Try this 20 second trick!

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We love an energy-shifting tip that doesn’t take any time or cost any money. If your morning brain is struggling to get into gear, get some oxyg...

This one's for the master procrastinators!

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For a lot us procrastination of some kind is part of how we get to an end goal. A lot of amazing people are procrastinators. But there is a way of mak...

Everyone has an inner critic

11 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling bad about ourselves can be distracting. It’s hard to work when you’re in a shame spiral. When our self-esteem is at a low it&rsquo...

Top tip: Soothing fitness anxiety

10 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We know that anxiety can be eased with exercise. But have you ever felt too anxious to even get started? You’re not alone. We’re going to ...

Social fatigue: You’re not imagining it!

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re going to talk about Social Exhaustion, or Social Fatigue. It’s not in your head, it’s a real phrase with a real definiti...

PSA: Tell your mates you love 'em

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Research has suggested that friends may make you healthier and happier than your relatives.  Friendships are less judgemental and more likely to ...

Go on, celebrate yourself you little ripper!

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you found it harder to celebrate your life recently? Let’s face it – the pandemic has been a buzz kill. It’s okay to feel some ...

But I'm soooooo tired

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you fight about how much — or how little — sleep you have? Sorry to take it away from you but it could be enhancing your suffering. How...

Do public toilets freak you out?

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking about a topic that’s a bit of a shit storm. It’s Public Toilet Anxiety. If you experience it you’re not al...

Are you afraid to slow down?

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have Hurry Sickness? Although it’s not a diagnosable illness, Hurry Sickness is seen as a set of behaviours like chronic rushing, anxious...

Do you feel like you belong?

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It can be a confusing question. Social media can give us a quick fix of belonging. We think we’ve found our people and the next moment we feel l...

Switch your worries off before bed

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you worried about something? That worry can hang over your head, crowd your morning and stick around til bedtime.  We’ve got one senten...

A caffeine meditation

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We all need a pick me up sometimes – but instead of having your third or even our fourth coffee, we’ve got a breathing exercise that&rsquo...

Too anxious to exercise? You’re not alone

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We know that anxiety can be eased with exercise. But have you ever felt too anxious to even get started? You’re not alone. We’re going to ...

Learn. To. Delegate.

04 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’re all terrible at delegating. At work and in our personal lives, we want to do everything ourselves. Are you clutching onto your work? Maybe...

Top tip: Get high off your own supply

03 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sure we breathe all the time, without even thinking about it. But did you know there are benefits to consciously breathing? It reduces stress almost i...

It’s okay to do nothing

02 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever wake up on a Saturday morning and feel more tense than waking up on a Monday? We’re so uncomfortable with doing nothing, some resear...

The secret to the best weekend ever… ish

02 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We know it’s Friday but let’s look into the future. Do you ever get the Sunday Sads? Over 75 percent of adults get the Sunday night blues ...

Is it THAT embarrassing?

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Did something embarrassing happen this week? Maybe there’s part of your personality which embarrasses you. We’re here to give you a pep ta...

The difference between a goal and a plan

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you love to have your life planned? Do you wake up with a schedule for the day already laid out? But when plans get mucked up it can really f**k wi...

Taking a booze break? We’ve got you

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the start of Dry July. Should you? Would you? And How can mindfulness help you? Our writer Amy has been off the sauce for over a decade! So...

A natural (and legal!) high

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We breathe all the time without even thinking about it. But did you know there are benefits to consciously breathing? It reduces stress almost instant...

Wait, what did that post actually say?

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s social media day! It’s the day of the year where we give thanks for social media. The photos, the connections, the memories and all t...

The myth of your phone’s “night mode”

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you use night mode of your phone? We’re sorry to burst your bubble but research has suggested that night mode doesn’t really help you w...

No job is a life sentence

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We live in an era of career switching and side hustling. So why are we more anxious than ever at work – with some research suggesting it’s...

Is EOFY freaking you the f**k out?

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With the end of the financial year just days away, we’re going to teach you some simple strategies do de-stress, no matter what your financial s...

Dust yourself off and try again

27 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s explore how to pick yourself up after a failure; work, dating, hobbies – anything. We’re taught to move on from “failure...

Tip of the week: You've gotta start somewhere

26 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When you start something new do you ever doubt yourself? It’s totally normal! In today’s episode we explore the D.I.A ‘Do it anyway&...

Chuck your negative thoughts in the bin

25 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What’s annoying you today? What’s bringing your down? Take a moment to imagine you didn’t have that thought in your head. Who or wha...

How to be a confidence master

25 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you worry about what people think about you? Does it impact your confidence? You’re now alone! How can you accept that other people’s o...

When did you last lie to yourself?

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone fibs to themselves at some point. We lie about what we enjoy. We fib to ourselves about our tastes and our preferences. Believing things that...

Do you have resting stress face?

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s talk about resting stress face. Stress can present itself is through a tight and tense facial expression. We’re going to teach you s...

How do you say hello?

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s National Handshake Day and it’s all about connection and greeting. Since COVID, of course, this isn’t very on brand with health...

A PMS pep talk

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Being a little more mindful when we’re on our periods can help reduce anxiety. Every stage of our cycle is different. So how can mindf...

Foolproof creativity triggers

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking creativity triggers. For those moments when you’re stuck in a rut and need a jumpstart! We’re exploring simple t...

Feeling worried? Try this

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes our thoughts have too much momentum. The work day is over but a deadline keeps following us. A danger is behind us but our fears won’t...

Do. It. Anyway.

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When you start something new do you ever doubt yourself? It’s totally normal! In today’s episode we explore the D.I.A ...

Easy yoga for tired people

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the International Day of Yoga. We didn’t want to miss the occasion, so in this episode we’re talking easy yoga for tired people...

Understanding your video call vanity

20 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s National Selfie Day. We’re going to talk about something related to self-portraits. Staring at your own face on a video call! We all ...

Tip of the week: Finding your flow

19 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s talk about the holy grail of creativity - that illusive flow. When you’re in the zone and hours can fly by without you noticing. But...

Are you "always on"?

18 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel guilty if you don’t operate at peak performance? Think about it in relation to your work or your personal life. Do you like to feel ...

A pep talk for introverts

18 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have somewhere to go? Do you really want to go there? If you identify as an introvert, the answer is probably no. According to research, the th...

Where was your last argument?

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’d love to say every Friday is sunshine and rainbows and happy hours. But it doesn’t always work that way. Friday can be the day when yo...

Let's talk about 'Change Envy'

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Seeing someone else take a courageous step can be inspiring. But it can also make you doubt your own life and crave immediate change, when you’r...

Wanna self-esteem boost?

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have high or low self esteem? What answer springs to mind? In this episode we’re going to teach you a simple trick to boost it no matter ...

What are the 4 types of rest?

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you exhausted – but feel like you get enough sleep? You could actually be rest deprived! Getting enough sleep is important, But it's only on...

Moving towards what scares you

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Being positive isn’t about ignoring the bad stuff. We’re not going to say: “just don’t think about it.” When we hide our...

Go on and GET NAKED!

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When was the last time you walked around your house naked?  We’re bringing naked back! The fact is it can make us happier and healthier. It...

Look after yourself during flow

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s talk about the holy grail of creativity - that illusive flow. When you’re in the zone and hours can fly by without you noticing. But...

How to stop an emotional hijack

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel emotionally hijacked by a situation or conversation? You’re going about your business feeling stable, calm and logical. You get...

Helping men talk about their feelings

13 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Men’s Health Week in Australia. It’s all about heightening awareness of health issues in both men and boys. So in this episode ...

Tip of the week: Who do you share your bed with?

12 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you finding it hard to get to sleep? Do you ever go to bed virtually alone? We don’t mean a mate sitting on the edge of your mattress. We&rs...

Transformational travel

11 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you holidayed recently? More and more of us are experiencing burnout. More than ever it’s important to not only take some time out, but to ...

Stopping arguments in their tracks

11 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s talk about the annoyance of a pre-weekend argument. You have two options: 1) Let it go for the sake of your weekend or 2) Stand your groun...

What do you ACTUALLY enjoy doing?

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You think it’s a simple question; What do I enjoy doing? Of course you know the answer … Or do you? According to research we’re act...

The secret to better orgasms

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

According to experts there’s one thing we can all try to improve our satisfaction. And even get a bigger orgasm. It comes down to how we’r...

Hey you! Stop comparing yourself!

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If someone complimented you right now, what would your reaction be? We often let comparison get in the way of our own sense of self. We’re going...

Do you say YES to everything?

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hands up if you’re a yes person. You may have become a Yes Person even before you became an adult. This inner child can run rampant in our adult...

A beginner’s guide to setting boundaries

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Anyone can gather the courage to live a life of boundary badass-ery. This is according to Nancy Levin the author of the book 'Setting Boundaries will ...

Get your mates out of your bed!

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you finding it hard to get to sleep? Do you ever go to bed virtually alone? We don’t mean a mate sitting on the edge of your mattress. We&rs...

A salty pep talk

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s World Ocean Day today. A day all about our beautiful seas, and how our actions can help to preserve them. If you’re scared of the oce...

Trouble sleeping? Try the 'Breathing Waltz'

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We love a sleep tip here at The Space. Who doesn’t have problems sleeping sometimes?  We’ve spoken in the past about how breathing de...

Do you get separation anxiety from your pets?

06 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sure pets can get anxious when their humans leave them. But it also happens the others way around. So what can you do to help yourself? Links Do You ...

Tip of the week: Sex snobbery

05 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone from sex educators to our friends talk about other people’s sexual expressions. Everybody’s relationship with sexuality, gender, ...

Does the state of the environment freak you out?

04 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today is World Environment Day. We are the generation that can make peace with nature, but we’re also the generation most anxious about it. The ...

The 90 second rule

04 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine if you could get over every negative emotion in 90 seconds. Just one and a half minutes and it could all be over. How do we master this magic?...

Troubles with your work wife

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a work spouse? Someone in your job who really gets you? Work partners are particularly beneficial in fast-paced and high stress working en...