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How we can feel it in our lives and in our relationships even when we’re overwhelmed by commitments? LINKS Read ‘Over-commitment Epidemic: 3 out of 5 People Say They Can’t Possibly Get Everything Done on Their To-do List’ from Pr Newswire 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.

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 when we write out to do lists they’re pretty general – but when we write one task it could actually have 6 or 7 sub sections – and you’re robbing yourself of a dopamine hit if you’re shortening your list! Don’t wait for a big ticket item to celebrate. We all deserve to be a winner today. LINKS Read ‘The psychology of the to-do list – why your brain loves ordered tasks’ from Louise Chunn for The Guardian Read ‘How Checklists Train Your Brain To Be More Productive And Goal-Oriented’ by Lauren Marchese for Trello 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.

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 from social psychologist Heidi Grant on how to ask for help – and accept it without feeling shit about yourself! LINKS Watch Heidi Grant’s Ted Talk on asking for help at TED’s website Read ‘Why Asking For Help Is So Hard and How To Get Better At It’ by Corey Stieg for CNBC 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.

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 exploring how to wind down this earth hour, and make it all a bit more mindful. LINKS Read about Earth Hour and find out how you can take part at home 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.

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 time. No matter your age you can always build stronger and more meaningful connections – and we're gunna teach you how. LINKS    Read ‘The Smart Girls Handbook’ by Scarlett V Clark Read ‘Study Says Friendship Quality Is Better Than Quantity For Wellbeing’ from Womens Health Read ‘Social Isolation and Loneliness’ snapshot from The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 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.

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’ve still got the thrill of the chase, and with that mindset we can see a near win as okay — and not a failure. How can we mindfully put it into practise? LINKS Listen to Sarah Lewis ‘Embrace The Near Win’ from TEDx Ted Talks 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.

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 the benefits. It’s all about knowing where the nearest green and leafy areas are – even if it’s not on your street corner. And that’s where mindfulness helps us! When you’re in bed tonight try this simple visualisation.  LINKS Read ‘Study links neighborhood conditions to adolescent sleep loss’ National Institutes of Health (NIH) Read ‘What Green Spaces and Nature Can Do to Your Mood’ from TIME 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.

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 anyone else noticing! 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 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 Lead at Limbic for the National Health Service in the UK – to ease up on your inner critic (and maybe even silence it). 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.

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 that we don’t have control over our own surroundings or feelings. We’ve got advice form meditation teacher Aisling Quiqley to help you react to situations where you’d normally use blame to “solve” your problem. LINKS Read ‘7 Consequences of Blaming Others for How We Manage Anger’ from Psyhcology Today Read more from Aisling Quigley https://www.aislingquigley.com.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.