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Over half of the population suffer from some sort of sleep issue. We toss and turn thinking we’re the only ones going through it. But if you tap into that network of other restless sleepers, it can give you some calming perspective; and maybe help you finally get to sleep. LINKS ‘Chronic Insomnia Disorder in Australia’ from the Sleep Health Foundation Australia. Follow Amy Taylor-Kabbaz on Instagram @amytaylorkabbaz. ‘Sleep loss causes social withdrawal and loneliness’ | Nature Communications. 'The effects of sleep deprivation on emotional empathy' Empathy and Sleep, Veronica Guadagni, Wiley Online Library. ‘Sleep deprivation impairs recognition of specific emotions' William Kilgore, Neurology of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms VOL 3, June 2017, pp 10-16. 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.

If you ever find yourself halfway through a project and you're suddenly stuck, this could help. There's a concept from Zen Buddhism called the Beginners Mindset – where we learn the most about things when we’re at the very start of it – a literal beginner! Here are the steps to help get you out of that rut.  LINKS Jack Kornfield's 'Don't Know Mind' practice. 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.

Reaching a goal can feel great, but it also adds incredible pressure to our lives. Next time you’re along the path of getting shit done, and feeling the burden getting heavier, try this visualisation on for size. LINKS ‘Why Reaching Your Goals Can Surprisingly Make You Less Happy’ Melody Wilding for Forbes.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.

We are truly RUBBISH at multi-tasking. American Neuroscientist Dr Caroline Leaf even calls it Milkshake Thinking - where rapid and incomplete thoughts make a milkshake of our brain cells. It doesn’t take a genius to figure out that that’s pretty much the OPPOSITE of mindfulness. So let’s try something different. LINKS 'Why Multitasking Is Bad For Your Brain, From A Neuroscientist' Caroline Leaf. Listen to ‘How to reduce the damage of multi-tasking’ from The Space. Listen to ‘Coping with tasks you don’t want to do’ from The Space. 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 your creative side often sidelined by your inner critic? There’s a voice called your “Inner Softie”. It’s that little voice that tells you “it’s okay, you don’t need to try that hard thing. You’re too tired and need a break”. While we’re not saying that voice isn’t helpful, it can sometimes be a little too loud – and even stop you from achieving things you’re entirely capable of! LINKS ‘The Creative Seed; How To Enrich Your Life Through Creativity’ by Lilian Wissink 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.

Weekends – and Sundays in particular – can be the loneliest part of the week. We've got some mindfulness cues and tips from life coach (and single mum) Katie Dean to smooth out any feelings of loneliness that creep up on you this weekend. LINKS Follow Katie Dean on Instagram @ktdean.com.au. 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.

We allll know that feeling of buying something late at night, or even after a few wines. A few days later it arrives, and we find ourselves thinking “why on EARTH did I buy that?! There’s a bunch of research telling us WHY we do it, so how can we feel better about our nocturnal spending habits? We’ve got you! LINKS ‘Bedtime browsing trend fuels night-time shopping at John Lewis’ Consumer spending, The Guardian. ‘Night-time online shoppers 'at risk of exploitation', The Independent, The Independent. 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.

The spontaneity of summer can bring with it a side serving of anxiety. All those last-minute brunch plans, late afternoon walks and jam-packed weekends. After the year we've had it can feel like a LOT to keep on top of. We’ve got some advice from psychologist Sabina Read to help you feel more anchored when your calendar starts to fill up. LINKS ‘Managing your mental health – the importance of establishing a routine’ from Beyond Blue and Psychologist Sabina Read. 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.

Researcher Brené Brown coined the term "vulnerability hangover" for those times when you feel like you shared too much. We’ve got a breathing exercise to ease that overshare aftershock. LINKS 'Brené Brown: The power of vulnerability' | TED Talk. 'Have You Ever Experienced a “Vulnerability Hangover”?' Medium.com. Brene Brown on Instagram @brenebrown. 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.

We ALLLL know December is pretty much a shit show, so we’ve got some tips to avoid burnout that are so easy you’d be a total masochist to not try them. LINKS 'You Are Enough' by Cassie Mendoza Jones. Follow Cassie Mendoza Jones on Instagram @cassiemendozajones. 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.