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Researchers found that when people were encouraged to say "I feel excited" instead of "I feel anxious" it had a positive effect on their performance! You're basically reframing an emotional event, to see it as a positive rather than a negative! We’ll talk you through how to do it, and hopefully chill your vibe next time you feel nerves and worry creeping up. LINKS ‘Getting Excited Over Anxiety’ Julia Weiland for The Public Health Advocate, Berkeley. ‘How 'Anxious Reappraisal' Can Help Turn Anxiety Into Productivity’ Olga Khazan for The Atlantic. Follow The Space on Instagram @thespace_podcast. Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram @novapodcastsofficial. 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.

How much do you relate to this statement “When things are going my way I have a heavy feeling in my gut that shit’s going to hit the fan’…? It’s hard to relax when things are going your way because you're secretly preparing for the worst. We’ve got some tips to help you overcome that niggling ick feeling and let yourself fecking enjoy your wins damnit! LINKS ‘Fear of Happiness Scale’ (2016). Follow The Space on Instagram @thespace_podcast. Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram @novapodcastsofficial. 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.

Does snoring impact your relationship with your partner? What a dumb question, of course it does! Because you’ll go to jail if you try to muffle their snores a little toooo hard, we’ve got a meditation for you to try instead. Less jail time for one, and an overall calming body vibe for another.  LINKS ‘Snoring kills the love life, survey reveals’ Sleep Health Foundation 2010. Follow The Space on Instagram @thespace_podcast. Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram @novapodcastsofficial. 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.

Did you know Tuesday is said to be the most productive day of your work week? If your phone is pinging off the hook with to-dos, meetings, and reminders, try this mini-meditation for resetting yourself during the busy-ness of it all. It’s all about using your phone’s ringtone or notification ping to take a big ol deep breath. LINKS ‘Tuesday is the most productive day of the week’ Workopolis Blog. Try this ‘Telephone Meditation’ by Thich Nhat Hanh – Buddhism Now. Follow The Space on Instagram @thespace_podcast. Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram @novapodcastsofficial. 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.

Is there anything more annoying than feeling anxious and unsettled, And having no idea why you feel that way! Most of us are proactive creatures and when something is wrong we like to fix it pronto! But some days you don’t know why your stomach is tense and your heart is beating faster. Next time you find yourself searching for the cause of your anxiousness, try some of the tips in this episode. LINKS ‘What is anxiety disorder and what are the main ones?’ from AnxietyCentre.com. Follow The Space on Instagram @thespace_podcast. Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram @novapodcastsofficial. 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.

Mindfulness isn’t always about sitting silently, serenely and looking inside… It can be used to kick your arse into gear, as well as chill you out. These are our favourite tips to help you get shit done – whether you’re back at work or still on holidays. LINKS Follow The Space on Instagram @thespace_podcast. Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram @novapodcastsofficial. 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.

Happy first Sunday of 2022 lovelies. If you find some shitty emotions bubbling up today, we've got tips for you (and some of those involve stepping away from the online shopping sales!). LINKS ‘Depressed Women Shop & Spend More’ - Marketing Charts. ‘Buying Time, Not Stuff, Might Make You Happier’ Shots – Health News : NPR. Follow The Space on Instagram @thespace_podcast. Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram @novapodcastsofficial. 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.

New Year's Resolutions are for chumps. We’ve got 5 things to do today instead of trap yourself with a New Year’s commitment you’ll probably forget about. It’s all about giving yourself permission to evolve and change, no matter the date. You can start a new habit on the 1st of January or the 22nd of March. Free yourself from the number babes! LINKS Follow The Space on Instagram @thespace_podcast. Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram @novapodcastsofficial. 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.

Yes we’re a podcast all about positivity but it’s also important to acknowledge the facts: Nobody saw 2021 coming!  You might be SUPER happy to put 2021 behind you, but it’s also important to celebrate and be grateful. We’ve got a handful of gratitude reminders to help make the last night of the year a hopeful, chill, and bloody lovely one. LINKS ‘Giving thanks can make you happier’ from Harvard Health. ‘How Gratitude Can Help You Through Hard Times’ by Robert A. Emmons. Follow The Space on Instagram @thespace_podcast. Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram @novapodcastsofficial. 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.

Looking back on the last year it can be hard to think of good memories, but we want you to try. There’s research to suggest that complaining has a negative impact on your health. It’s okay to talk about experience, but constantly revisiting it just makes you feel worse. So just in time for another New Year’s Eve, let us help you out with some tips for positivity and softness. LINKS ‘Study: Complaining is bad for your health’ WKBW NBC Buffalo. Follow The Space on Instagram @thespace_podcast. Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram @novapodcastsofficial. 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.