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Five Minute Life Hacks

by Natalia Ambrosia

Five minutes to a happier life. For busy people who want to stay connected and connected people who want to continue to be inspired. Each episode includes a lesson that you can implement in your life TODAY to lead a happier and more connected life.

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Episodes

  1. Bonus: Daily Processing Meditation

    Use this quick meditation practice after each day to process the energy and emotions of the day.

  2. How to get that travel insight when you're not traveling

    In this episode we talk about what happens to the body when you travel and the reason we get insight. I also give you my best practical tip for allowing your body to get insights on a daily basis. Listen to processing meditation here. Follow me @nataliaambroisa on IG @nataliaambrosiawellness on...

  3. Are you letting your mind wander enough? Different types of mental rest

    After a one year hiatus, Five Minute Life Hacks is back. Are you giving your brain enough time to rest? In this episode, we're walking and talking about the different types of mental rest and how letting your mind wander is part of rest. I also give you practical steps you can take to allow your...

  4. 2022: Have we been gaslighting ourselves?

    As we reflect on 2022, we might feel a bit of a disconnect. While this year hasn't necessarily been bad, maybe it's even been great, something has felt eerie about it. As a collective we've had more ailments, been more stressed and more down than in previous years but why? We've been through a…

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  5. How Meditation Cured my Daily Chronic Anxiety

    You know the benefits but you can't seem get yourself to start a consistent practice even for 5 minutes. Meditation can change your life but why does sitting still feel so hard? In this episode we talk about my journey with chronic daily anxiety and how I was able to cure it with meditation. We...

  6. Staying on Track During the Holidays

    Just when you think you are feeling at peace and in flow with your wellness routine the holidays come and wreck havoc. Here are a few tips on making the most of the holidays without getting a holiday hangover.

  7. Bonus: 2 Min Daily Confidence Boosting Affirmations

    If we don't give ourselves the love we need, how can we expect it from others? These daily Confidence Boosting Affirmations will help build self love. Do these every day for best results.

  8. Bonus: 3 Min Confidence Boosting Meditation

    This daily 3 min confidence boosting meditation will help you feel more attractive and sexy. You can practice this at any time during the day.

  9. When You Don't feel Attractive, Confident or Sexy

    Feeling yourself isn't vain because when you look good you feel good and vice versa. This episodes speaks on those sometimes lengthy periods of time when you are in a vanity funk. Natalia shares her personal confidence rut and lists the steps you can take to start feeling yourself again today!...

  10. Why I don't really use Instagram anymore...

    The platform has changed and so has the way we use it. I get asked this question so frequently that I decided to start a conversation and also share how I use Instagram in a way that works for me to give the most inspiration and not mess with my mental health. Like, share, enjoy :)

  11. Permacrisis: Why am I always exhausted?

    If you've been feeling tired, sick or burnt out, you are not alone. It's a real thing and it can and does interfere with daily life but it is reversable. In this quick 5 min episode there are a few steps you can take to start feeling better.

  12. Joy as A prescription for troubled times

    Do you have trouble feeling happy? The last few years (even months) have been hard for everyone both socially and close to home so if you're like me and need a boost of happiness especially during troubled times then this is for you. At the end of this episode there is a quick trick you can do...

  13. Bonus: Building Happiness Meditation

    This meditation will make you happier. It is especially designed for when you are going through troubled times but anyone can take it even if you don't meditate. Take this as a one off or add it to your daily routine to build that happiness muscle.

  14. MDMA Therapy & Being Present

    Ecstasy? Molly? Therapy? I know what you are thinking but MDMA assisted therapy is currently being researched for treatment of PTSD with huge advancements in FDA approval set to come for the end of 2022. In this episode we talk more about what this therapy is as well as personal experience with…

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  15. Therapy: Tips & Benefits

    Have you ever been interested in getting therapy but feel like it's not quite for you? In this episode we talk about the different types of therapy available as well as common misconceptions about therapy and four tips for starting your therapy journey. Please like, share, rate and enjoy! This...

  16. Today Is A Gift

    We spend so much time doing and thinking about everything we should be doing or feeling or accomplishing and while having goals is great it's also exhausting. In this episode we take a break and give credit to where we are at this moment. If you're feeling some type of way today this is the…

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  17. Your Best Morning Routine

    Did you know that having a mindful morning routine not only helps set you up for the best possible day but it can also help you reach your goals faster? In this episode, we talk about the importance of a morning routine and three tips for creating your best morning routine today. Let me know how…

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  18. 5 Min Goddess Coaching Session

    Have you ever heard of a goddess coach? No? Well you're in luck because this 5 min ep gives you a short coaching session along with three PERSONALIZED recommendations that you can implement today! Personalized how? You'll just have to listen :) Share, rate, enjoy!

  19. Using Your Anxiety As a Guide for a Better Life

    Instead of ignoring your anxiety why not have it work for you? In this episode, we talk about the purpose of anxiety and three ways to redirect your anxiety to leave you feeling calmer and understand what is actually going on. Share, rate, enjoy!

  20. Stop saying the word 'but' when manifesting

    Probably the biggest mistake made when manifesting. In this episode we talk about the importance of how you say your manifestation.

  21. How to live your life like you're on Vacation

    Have you always wished you could be on a permanent vacation? Do you look at other people's lives and wish you could do the things they are doing? Well then listen up. People always say to me that I live an amazing life and I'm living life to the fullest and I am. In this episode, I give you two...

  22. Combatting post lockdown anxiety

    The world is opening back up and it's super exciting but if you're like me and feeling just a little bit anxious about this brave new world then listen up. In this episode I give you three tips I've used to calm my nerves and make the most of our new found 'freedom.' Listen, rate, share :)

  23. Scent Memory: 1 minute trick to confidence

    The sense of smell is closely linked with memory, probably more so than any of our other senses. In this episode I give you a quick trick to boost your self confidence with this natural functionality of the body.

  24. How to work remotely from paradise

    Would you love to be able to work from paradise, save money and spend every evening and weekend like you were on vacation? Do you work from home but feel like it seems out of reach to travel from paradise. I've been working remotely for the last 5 years and I've definitely made my fair share of...

  25. How I Get What I Want

    People always tell me I'm 'so lucky' and that I always 'get the things I want.' On August 4, 2020 I wrote down four specific things I wanted to attract in my life: an apartment, a nice car, an amazing partner, career clarity and by January 31, 2021 I had ALL of them. While some might call it...

  26. This Episode Might Change Your Life

    This is the #1 piece of wisdom I learned about self-advocacy during a family crisis I experienced earlier this year and might change your or a family member's life. This is a very personal episode where I share my personal experience with self-advocacy in a short seven min. Topics covered include...

  27. Crisis: how to power through tough times

    Are you or a loved one going through a tough time? Then you'll want to save this 5 min episode for some practical tips on getting through a crisis. In this short 5 min episode, you'll get four steps you can implement straight away to help you get through. Please rate share and enjoy with anyone…

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  28. Dating & Relationships: The key to finding love

    Are you looking for love? Do you love yourself? Do you REALLY love yourself though? Are you trying to distract yourself by finding someone else to complete you? Well if you answered ANY of those questions then I think you will find this episode interesting. And Yes, you read that right, I...

  29. P*$$Y MAGIC: How to make use of your life force energy daily

    The female reproductive system is magical- however many of us are disconnected and have been taught to repress this amazing energy that can quite literally create life. This episode explains why this energy is so important and how using it in day to day life can make us feel more empowered and...

  30. Boost your Productivity (In 4 steps)

    The need to feel productive can feel overwhelming. In this quick episode, Natalia shares 4 quick tricks that have increased her productivity by 100% in just two weeks. Listen, enjoy and share.

  31. Tarot Cards: 5 Min Crash Course

    How do Tarot Cards work? Most importantly, how can they help give you guidance? In this episode, Natalia gives a quick rundown on tarot readings and what you can expect (and not expect to learn). Hint: The tarot cards offer guidance but do not necessarily tell you your future. Tarot cards can be…

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  32. Astrology & Birth Charts: a Five Minute Crash Course

    Do you know what a birth chart, or Natal chart is? Did you know that your zodiac sign is more than just the month you were born in? When reading your Horoscope, your 'sign' only makes up a piece of the puzzle, there are other factors in astrology that can give you a precise look into your...

  33. Healing Heartbreak

    Heartbreak is hard. It doesn't matter if you've known someone for 10 days or 10 years, if it was a simple breakup or a hard one, feelings of heartbreak can be some of the toughest and longest to move past. In this episode, Natalia talks about her own experience with heartbreak after spending 11...

  34. How to Start a New Hobby

    Is there something you've been wanting to try but just don't know where to start? Maybe you'd like to enjoy extracurricular activities on your free time but don't know what you like? In this episode, Natalia, a self-proclaimed serial hobbyist, walks you through four easy steps to picking up a new...

  35. Five guidelines I use to stay in shape

    I get asked for tips on staying in shape all the time so I summed up my five easy guidelines that I use to stay in shape. In this episode, I walk you through them and tell you how you can implement them into your own fitness journey. *This episode is meant to go hand in hand with Episode 28

  36. Pandemic Weight Gain: What you can do right now to get back in shape!

    Have you gained unwanted weight during the Pandemic? Do you feel out of shape? You are not alone. With this new change in lifestyle we have all had to make changes that haven't necessarily been conducive to staying in shape. The good news is that we are able to adapt and change at any time. In…

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  37. Burnout: You probably need a break

    Maybe you're burnt out or maybe you just don't feel inspired. In this shortest episode ever, Natalia tells us she is taking this week off from podcasting but leaves us with a quick little trick on dealing with burn out.

  38. How to be okay with NOT being your best self

    Are you feeling uninspired? Do you feel like you should be doing something more meaningful with your life? You are not alone. Although we have been adjusting to the 'new normal' we are STILL living through a global crisis. Life is not the same and it will not be for a while so how can we expect...

  39. Curveballs: How to get the most out of it when life doesn't happen as planned.

    What do you do when life doesn't happen as planned? One minute you have everything planned out and then the next you get hit with something so unexpected that it forces you to head in a different direction. While these moments can sometimes feel disorienting, they can also offer the biggest...

  40. How to Create Joy When Life Feels Dull

    Feeling like life is a little dull at the moment? Are you finding it hard to be excited by your day life? You are not alone. Boredom is real and while it is a necessary and beneficial emotion, it can also be hard to move past it. In this episode, Natalia gives you a quick trick to help you find…

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  41. How to be present right now

    Being present can make a massive difference in your mood. It's something so seemingly simple but sometimes so hard to practice. In this episode, Natalia gives you a quick little trick that can make you be present and happier right now.

  42. MERCURY RETROGRADE: What is it? Can it actually be a good thing?

    Because of technical issues *Mercury Retrograde* this episode is released on a Wednesday rather than it's normal Tuesday cadence. Mercury retrograde occurs 3-4 times per year for about three weeks and seems to bring with it a lot of issues. In this episode, Natalia gives a simple refresher on…

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  43. What to do when you are feeling stuck

    Does it feel like life is starting to move forward but you seem to be stuck? Do you feel slightly restless, a little bored and slightly down? Although, it seems like everything is slowly starting to open back up and quarantine restrictions seem to be lifted, we are far from 'normal.' It is...

  44. 5 Minutes to Better Sleep

    In the last two months, I've gotten the best sleep of my life. I went from getting really bad sleep to sleeping well most nights and as a result have seen massive improvements in my mood and focus. The biggest trick of all was making the decision to prioritize sleep. I know it sounds simple but...

  45. Reset your Brain: How taking an Instagram break can help tune into what's important

    Instagram has become a key part of the way we communicate but sometimes we need to quiet all the noise in order to really listen to what's important to ourselves and the world around us. I decided to take a 5 week break from instagram in order to declutter my head and focus on improving the…

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  46. Anti Racism: What to do when you don't know where to start

    If you feel overwhelmed and uncomfortable because you don't know where to start, that is okay: just start. Use that discomfort to propel you forward. Read an article and go from there, donate, sign a petition, have conversations on race with your friends and family. Ask yourself difficult…

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  47. Stillness: The easiest way to change your life

    Being still sounds easy right? Although it really is 'that easy' few of us take the time to do it for just that same reason: How can something so easy work? Giving our brain time to 'breathe' or consciously exist without input is a necessity that few of us put in to practice because we don't...

  48. Inner Critic: Quieting that anxiety-inducing voice

    Did you know that anxiety has a voice? Anxiety is almost always a result of thoughts crossing our mind but sometimes they are so subconscious we don't even hear or see them as thoughts and so anxiety seems to appear out of nowhere. More often than not, the thoughts are coming from an 'inner…

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  49. Tune in to your Body: Transform the way you feel

    Listen to your body. Sounds simple right? You'd be surprised at how often you ignore the little things your body is telling you and how addressing these sometimes simple signs could be the key to preventing larger anxieties. Tuning into your body is a simple exercise that will increase your self...

  50. Play Dates: The benefits of play on your mental & emotional state

    When was the last time you did something for no other purpose than pure enjoyment? Play has been shown to release endorphins, improve brain functionality, and stimulate creativity. In this episode, Natalia gives you a quick little trick to introduce play into your life.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Five minutes to a happier life. For busy people who want to stay connected and connected people who want to continue to be inspired. Each episode includes a lesson that you can implement in your life TODAY to lead a happier and more connected life.

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Natalia Ambrosia

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Five minutes to a happier life. For busy people who want to stay connected and connected people who want to continue to be inspired. Each episode includes a lesson that you can implement in your life TODAY to lead a happier and more connected life.

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