5 Podcasts to Keep You Grounded (and Sane!) During Iso

This year is a game-changer not just for us but as we understood it, for the entire world as well.

So don't be too hard on yourself if you're not being as productive as you were before.

It's OK to get frustrated sometimes if most of your travel plans had been cancelled - you're not alone. Millions of travellers are stuck and it's not anyone's fault.

And it's definitely fine to be upset if your wedding or parties had been postponed because we're all encouraged to observe social distancing.

During this time, it's so easy yet normal to succumb to negative emotions and thoughts. But it's not entirely healthy to stay this way. We also need to look after ourselves because mental health is also a part of our overall wellbeing.

To help you stay grounded, relaxed and motivated during this difficult time, we've put together this list of podcasts that you may want to listen to:

1. Startup Creative

Flexin' Kaylene of Startup Creative who has been a wonderful mentor and friend. We love her conversations with fellow Aussie entrepreneurs for their light-hearted talks and no-sugarcoat advice.

2. The Daily Stoic

Nothing beats ancient knowledge when it comes to keeping your mind grounded. Learn stoicism Daily Stoic has fresh podcasts almost every day with special guests coming from different walks of life - sports, biz and even politics.

Their podcasts also discuss actions and tools that will make you stronger and more resilient in face of adversity. Now how timely is that?

3. Jay Shetty

If you want to implement good habits in your life, this internet-famous motivational speaker will guide you through the process. Two shows per week will be enough to fuel your personal and career growth.

(We love this guy!)

4. John Maxwell

Now here's a man that I can listen to wherever, whenever.

It's not everyday when get to experience effective leadership but we can lead ourselves, our lives, our team effectively. One of the latest podcasts is about Crisis Leaders - what are these amazing people doing and how can we replicate their efforts so we would become effective and efficient people in this difficult time.

5. The Design Files

We're not just subscribed. We're totally hooked!

Need to break free from creative blocks? We're digging these fortnightly podcasts, featuring inspiring talks with Australian creatives.

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Since I've been listening to them, I grew from being a notorious 'organiser of unused items' to a 'full-pledged de-clutterer'. Life has never been easier when I bought and brought home only what I truly need.

Their show is all about living with less - literally and figuratively, so you can make more room for the little things that truly matter to you as a person: passion, creativity and freedom.

Yes to that? Yes.

There you have it! We'd love your thoughts around this list. If you want to add more, let us know and we'll check our your suggestion.