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Today, we're asking a controversial question: Is your workplace too positive? Too positive? Why is THAT a problem? LINKS  Read ‘Gary Martin: When too much positivity can turn your workplace toxic’ from PerthNow Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram    Watch @thespace_podcast on TikTok   Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram   CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Executive Producer: Elise Cooper Editor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're in Heartbreak Hotel, take a moment to chill. Make this a regular part of your healing. LINKS  Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram    CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Executive Producer: Elise Cooper Editor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're diving into "decision fatigue" after a breakup. This tip comes from divorce coach, Nikki Parkinson, creator of The Divorce and Separation Hub. It can even begin before you’ve split. Should you stay or should you go? So, how can we avoid it after — or during — a breakup? LINKS  Read ‘Decision fatigue’ after a breakup is a real issue, here's how to deal’ from Body and Soul Follow @thedivorcehub on Instagram CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Executive Producer: Elise Cooper Editor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This meditation is ooold school – like analogue clock old school. It’s so popular with meditators, you can get apps that make a clock sound. Let’s be honest! It’s either going to keep you focused or annoy you into forgetting your worries. LINKS Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram    Watch @thespace_podcast on TikTok   Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram   CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Executive Producer: Elise Cooper Editor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've got a family-friendly meditation that’s perfect for anxious kids with big feelings. We've got to give credit to the 4-year-old son of our writer Amy cause he came up with this meditation! The good news is, there's science to back up the benefits. It blends together two components — soothing sound and touch. Let’s get into it! Like the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! It helps us reach more like-minded/cool/smart people like you! LINKS Read ‘Science confirms multisensory learning enhances memory’ from Nepean Tutoring Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram    Watch @thespace_podcast on TikTok   Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram    CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Executive Producer: Elise Cooper Editor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode we're exploring a meditation for toxic comparison. If you’re stuck in a cycle of envy, let’s get into it. LINKS  Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram    Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram   CREDITS Host: Casey DonovanWriter: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Executive Producer: Elise Cooper Editor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Monday and we are on a roll, with a mindfulness tip to boost productivity. These strategies come from Darius Foroux, author of the book, Think Straight: change your thoughts, change your life. He gives 20 tips, but we picked a selection to get you started. Like the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! It helps us reach more like-minded/cool/smart people like you! LINKS Read ‘My 20 Best Productivity Tips Of All Time’ by Darius Foroux for Medium Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram    Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram   CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Executive Producer: Elise Cooper Editor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an article with Vogue, podcaster and author Jay Shetty shared his tips for staying grounded and centred. And this one gave us a lot to think about: Pick education over entertainment. Let’s get into it! Like the podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! It helps us reach more like-minded/cool/smart people like you! LINKS Read ‘Well Intentioned: Jay Shetty On Making Mindful Moments, Monotasking, and Re-setting With a Good Cup of Tea’ from Vogue Listen to ‘On Purpose’ with Jay Shetty  CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Executive Producer: Elise Cooper Editor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you trying to cut back on social media use? We feel it. We’re also failing at it! It’s not your fault, these apps are designed to hook you in and keep you there. We've got a straight forward tip to help you dial back the screen time and connect with your life. LINKS  Read ‘Alex J. Holte & F. Richard Ferraro (2020) True colors: Grayscale setting reduces screen time in college students’ The Social Science Journal, DOI: 10.1080/03623319.2020.1737461 Read ‘Take Control Of Your Social Media from Centre for Humane Technology’ humanetech.com Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram    Watch @thespace_podcast on TikTok   Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram   CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Executive Producer: Elise Cooper Editor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Research has found that when you do a "body scan meditation" whilst holding a beloved pet, it decreases anxiety and heart rate and increases positivity. This was more impactful when people were holding a pet than a blanket or a pillow. Of course, you don’t need to hold a pet to try this, let’s talk you through it! LINKS Read ‘Exploring the Potential Impact of a Virtual Body Scan Meditation Exercise Conducted With Pet Dogs on Recipients and Facilitators’ published on Frontiers.com Try a Body Scan Meditation with help from Berkeley.edu.au Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram    Watch @thespace_podcast on TikTok   Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram   CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Executive Producer: Elise Cooper Editor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.