Have you tried 'urge surfing'?

Do you find your free time slipping away as you give in to quick fixes instead of choosing activities that truly replenish you? It's natural, especially when there's an especially enticing quick fix sitting in your pocket. One way to tackle this challenge is 'urge surfing'. Learn to ride out tha…

A meditation for lonely nights

We all get lonely sometimes, especially on a quiet night in – dinner for one in front of the telly. Try this meditation to soothe the pang of loneliness and find some peace in your solitude tonight.  LINKS Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88  Wri…

Why hot thots don't do 'hot thoughts'

Let's talk about 'hot thoughts'. They're probably not what you're thinking. We're not talking 'hot' in the Paris Hilton sense here. 'Hot thoughts' are a term for reactive or 'triggered' thoughts. It's a great term to understand if you're prone to a negative spiral.  LINKS Follow @novapodcastsoff…

Try this when adult life gets too much

While, yes, most of the world may have left the word 'adulting' back in 2017, we think the term is more relevant than ever.  With a cost of living crisis and widening generational inequality, it's bloody hard to live up to what we used to expect a responsible 'adult' life to look like.  That's wh…

Are you making this common gratitude mistake?

I don't know if we've mentioned this before, but we LOVE us some gratitude 'round here. We accept that everyone is different - different strokes for different folks and all that - but if you're not as besotted as us, this could be why! It's a subtle misstep that could quietly undermine your best …

Letting go never felt so good

Is life feeling like a constant battle at the moment? Maybe it's time to try something different - surrender! This doesn't mean giving up but giving in to the flow of life. You may even discover that letting go of the reins a bit and accepting life as it is, can bring you more control and peace.…

We're cancelling negative bias

Are you worried about your kids' screen time? We think this three-step exercise from meditation teacher Fleur Champers will help. It's a great strategy for the worrywarts out there. Give it a go on those back-of-the-head worries that you can't seem to shake.  LINKS Check out @thehappyhabitwithfl…

A simple soother for everyday calm

We're going back to basics for this one. No bells and whistles just a simple, soothing meditation for when you need to remind your body you are in fact safe and NOT literally under attack at your office job in Adelaide (we hope??). You know the drill. Find somewhere quiet and comfy if you can, an…

Don't be sucked in by 'black hole browsing'

Ever tell yourself you're just going to have a quick phone break, only to realise hours have slipped by? If you don't relate, congrats, you have superhuman willpower! It's tough but definitely possible to set up some digital guardrails to stop this from happening. Ready to surf smarter and recla…

In a fight? Cool off before bed

Had a bit of a tiff before hitting the hay? We're tossing out the adage about never going to bed in a fight. Sometimes, what you really need is a good night's sleep and a little space to de-escalate the situation.  Because the best resolutions often come after a pause, not a push.  Let’s hit res…