5 Minutes to Change Your Life

Author and coach Joanne Mallon (plus guests) shares effective, quick and easy ways to change your life for the better. Each episode lasts around 5 minutes and is designed to help move your life in a more positive direction. “A brilliant way to make changes one step at a time.” - Woman magazine (recommended as one of its ‘riveting podcasts to enjoy during me-time’.) “Useful bite-sized episodes” - Woman and Home magazine Get in touch on social media @joannemallon or support the show by buying Joanne a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/joannemallon

Happy Christmas and a joyful New Year

A quick Christmas message from Joanne on a very windy Brighton beach. Thank you for listening and see you in the New Year!Joanne's new book, How to De-Stress in Five Minutes a Day: Inspiring Ideas to Help You Unwind Every Day, will be published on 8 January 2026. Find out more here: https://amzn.to/4s6lJaRJoanne Mallon is a wellbeing author of books including How to Find Calm in 5 Minutes a Day, Find Your Why and How to Find Joy in 5 Minutes a Day. She’s been coaching clients around the world for over 20 years and is one of the UK’s most experienced life and career coaches. If you find this podcast helpful, you can support the podcast by leaving a rating or review, or by buying Joanne a coffee here https://ko-fi.com/joannemallonGet in touch on Bluesky and Instagram @joannemallon or email joanne@joannemallon.com Joanne specialises in life and career coaching for people in media and creative industries. To find out more about one to one coaching with Joanne, visit her  website here: https://joannemallon.com/

12-25
03:25

Unlocking your inner courage: the science of bravery

A big confession from Joanne today - what is the very very brave thing she has been doing? And what can we all learn from this to unlock our inner courage and feel braver?How to De-Stress in Five MInutes a Day: Inspiring Ideas to Help You Unwind Every Day is published on 8 January 2026 and can be pre-ordered here: https://amzn.to/4obWm4Cand How to Find Joy in Five Minutes a Day is available now at Boots https://www.boots.com/how-to-find-joy-in-5-minutes-everyday-10315383If you found this episode helpful, you can support the podcast by leaving a rating or review, or by buying a coffee here https://ko-fi.com/joannemallonJoanne Mallon is the author of several self help books including How to Find Joy in 5 Minutes a Day, Find Your Why and How to Find Calm in 5 Minutes a Day. She’s been coaching clients around the world for over 20 years and is one of the UK’s most experienced life and career coaches.Joanne's books are here on Amazon https://amzn.to/3D0rn6ZGet in touch on Bluesky and Instagram @joannemallon or email joanne@joannemallon.com Joanne specialises in life and career coaching for people in media and creative industries. To find out more about one to one coaching with Joanne, visit her  website here: https://joannemallon.com/

12-16
07:36

How does this nurture me?

Today we're asking a simple but powerful question - how does this nurture me? What will you do to nurture yourself today?How to De-Stress in Five MInutes a Day: Inspiring Ideas to Help You Unwind Every Day is published on 8 January 2026 and can be pre-ordered here: https://amzn.to/4obWm4Cand How to Find Joy in Five Minutes a Day is available now at Boots https://www.boots.com/how-to-find-joy-in-5-minutes-everyday-10315383If you found this episode helpful, you can support the podcast by leaving a rating or review, or by buying a coffee here https://ko-fi.com/joannemallonJoanne Mallon is the author of several self help books including How to Find Joy in 5 Minutes a Day, Find Your Why and How to Find Calm in 5 Minutes a Day. She’s been coaching clients around the world for over 20 years and is one of the UK’s most experienced life and career coaches.Joanne's books are here on Amazon https://amzn.to/3D0rn6ZGet in touch on Bluesky and Instagram @joannemallon or email joanne@joannemallon.com Joanne specialises in life and career coaching for people in media and creative industries. To find out more about one to one coaching with Joanne, visit her  website here: https://joannemallon.com/

12-09
04:07

Absolutely the easiest way to meditate

Today we're talking about the easiest way to meditate - simply by gazing up at the sky. Will you try it?How to De-Stress in Five MInutes a Day: Inspiring Ideas to Help You Unwind Every Day by Joanne Mallon is published on 8 January 2026 and can be pre-ordered here: https://amzn.to/4obWm4CIf you found this episode helpful, you can support the podcast by leaving a rating or review, or by buying a coffee here https://ko-fi.com/joannemallonJoanne Mallon is the author of several self help books including How to Find Joy in 5 Minutes a Day, Find Your Why and How to Find Calm in 5 Minutes a Day. She’s been coaching clients around the world for over 20 years and is one of the UK’s most experienced life and career coaches.Joanne's books are here on Amazon https://amzn.to/3D0rn6ZGet in touch on Bluesky and Instagram @joannemallon or email joanne@joannemallon.com Joanne specialises in life and career coaching for people in media and creative industries. To find out more about one to one coaching with Joanne, visit her  website here: https://joannemallon.com/

12-02
04:14

A micro-action to aid mental clarity

Will you let go of just one thing to help you find more mental clarity today?How to De-Stress in Five MInutes a Day: Inspiring Ideas to Help You Unwind Every Day is published on 8 January 2026 and can be pre-ordered here: https://amzn.to/4obWm4Cand How to Find Joy in Five Minutes a Day is available now at Boots https://www.boots.com/how-to-find-joy-in-5-minutes-everyday-10315383If you found this episode helpful, you can support the podcast by leaving a rating or review, or by buying a coffee here https://ko-fi.com/joannemallonJoanne Mallon is the author of several self help books including How to Find Joy in 5 Minutes a Day, Find Your Why and How to Find Calm in 5 Minutes a Day. She’s been coaching clients around the world for over 20 years and is one of the UK’s most experienced life and career coaches.Joanne's books are here on Amazon https://amzn.to/3D0rn6ZGet in touch on Bluesky and Instagram @joannemallon or email joanne@joannemallon.com Joanne specialises in life and career coaching for people in media and creative industries. To find out more about one to one coaching with Joanne, visit her  website here: https://joannemallon.com/

11-25
03:49

The problem with 'If it's not a Hell Yes, it's a No.'

The decision-making approach 'If it's not a Hell Yes, it's a No' has been credited with helping people find clarity and create boundaries. But is it always as simple as that? That's what we're talking about today.How to De-Stress in Five MInutes a Day: Inspiring Ideas to Help You Unwind Every Day is published on 8 January 2026 and can be pre-ordered here: https://amzn.to/4obWm4Cand How to Find Joy in Five Minutes a Day is available now at Boots https://www.boots.com/how-to-find-joy-in-5-minutes-everyday-10315383If you found this episode helpful, you can support the podcast by leaving a rating or review, or by buying a coffee here https://ko-fi.com/joannemallonJoanne Mallon is the author of several self help books including How to Find Joy in 5 Minutes a Day, Find Your Why and How to Find Calm in 5 Minutes a Day. She’s been coaching clients around the world for over 20 years and is one of the UK’s most experienced life and career coaches.Joanne's books are here on Amazon https://amzn.to/3D0rn6ZGet in touch on Bluesky and Instagram @joannemallon or email joanne@joannemallon.com Joanne specialises in life and career coaching for people in media and creative industries. To find out more about one to one coaching with Joanne, visit her  website here: https://joannemallon.com/

11-18
04:10

How to improve your memory, attention and focus all at once

Today we're looking at something simple we can all do which will improve our attention span, memory and focus all at once. Will you give it a try?How to De-Stress in Five MInutes a Day: Inspiring Ideas to Help You Unwind Every Day by Joanne Mallon is published on 8 January 2026 and can be pre-ordered here: https://amzn.to/4obWm4Cand How to Find Joy in Five Minutes a Day is available now at Boots https://www.boots.com/how-to-find-joy-in-5-minutes-everyday-10315383If you found this episode helpful, you can support the podcast by leaving a rating or review, or by buying a coffee here https://ko-fi.com/joannemallonJoanne Mallon is the author of several self help books including How to Find Joy in 5 Minutes a Day, Find Your Why and How to Find Calm in 5 Minutes a Day. She’s been coaching clients around the world for over 20 years and is one of the UK’s most experienced life and career coaches.Joanne's books are here on Amazon https://amzn.to/3D0rn6ZGet in touch on Bluesky and Instagram @joannemallon or email joanne@joannemallon.com Joanne specialises in life and career coaching for people in media and creative industries. To find out more about one to one coaching with Joanne, visit her  website here: https://joannemallon.com/

11-11
03:56

Six easy ways to help you deal with stress today | for National Stress Awareness Day

It's National Stress Awareness Day this week, and since Joanne has a book coming out soon about how to de-stress, here are six easy ways to do just that.How to De-Stress in Five MInutes a Day: Inspiring Ideas to Help You Unwind Every Day is published on 8 January 2026 and can be pre-ordered here: https://amzn.to/4obWm4Cand How to Find Joy in Five Minutes a Day is available now at Boots https://www.boots.com/how-to-find-joy-in-5-minutes-everyday-10315383If you found this episode helpful, you can support the podcast by leaving a rating or review, or by buying a coffee here https://ko-fi.com/joannemallonJoanne Mallon is the author of several self help books including How to Find Joy in 5 Minutes a Day, Find Your Why and How to Find Calm in 5 Minutes a Day. She’s been coaching clients around the world for over 20 years and is one of the UK’s most experienced life and career coaches.Joanne's books are here on Amazon https://amzn.to/3D0rn6ZGet in touch on Bluesky and Instagram @joannemallon or email joanne@joannemallon.com Joanne specialises in life and career coaching for people in media and creative industries. To find out more about one to one coaching with Joanne, visit her  website here: https://joannemallon.com/

11-04
05:09

The single best way to raise your self esteem

Today we're talking about the one easy, simple thing you can do right now that is guaranteed to raise your self esteem. Also a bit of chat about hair.If you found this episode helpful, you can support the podcast by leaving a rating or review, or by buying a coffee here https://ko-fi.com/joannemallonJoanne Mallon is the author of several self help books including How to Find Joy in 5 Minutes a Day, Find Your Why and How to Find Calm in 5 Minutes a Day. She’s been coaching clients around the world for over 20 years and is one of the UK’s most experienced life and career coaches.Joanne's books are here on Amazon https://amzn.to/3D0rn6ZGet in touch on Bluesky and Instagram @joannemallon or email joanne@joannemallon.com Joanne specialises in life and career coaching for people in media and creative industries. To find out more about one to one coaching with Joanne, visit her  website here: https://joannemallon.com/

10-28
04:53

How arts and culture can improve your wellbeing

Today we look at new research that shows how enjoying arts and culture is great for wellbeing.If you found this episode helpful, you can support the podcast by leaving a rating or review, or by buying a coffee here https://ko-fi.com/joannemallonJoanne Mallon is the author of several self help books including How to Find Joy in 5 Minutes a Day, Find Your Why and How to Find Calm in 5 Minutes a Day. She’s been coaching clients around the world for over 20 years and is one of the UK’s most experienced life and career coaches.Joanne's books are here on Amazon https://amzn.to/3D0rn6ZGet in touch on Bluesky and Instagram @joannemallon or email joanne@joannemallon.com Joanne specialises in life and career coaching for people in media and creative industries. To find out more about one to one coaching with Joanne, visit her  website here: https://joannemallon.com/

10-21
04:32

What to do if you're unhappy at work? | For International Week of Happiness at Work

It's International Week of Happiness at Work - but what do you do if you're unhappy at work? Here are some practical tips from one of the UK's most experienced career coaches.If you found this episode helpful, you can support the podcast by leaving a rating or review, or by buying a coffee here https://ko-fi.com/joannemallonJoanne Mallon is the author of several self help books including How to Find Joy in 5 Minutes a Day, Find Your Why and How to Find Calm in 5 Minutes a Day. She’s been coaching clients around the world for over 20 years and is one of the UK’s most experienced life and career coaches.Joanne's books are here on Amazon https://amzn.to/3D0rn6ZGet in touch on Bluesky and Instagram @joannemallon or email joanne@joannemallon.com Joanne specialises in life and career coaching for people in media and creative industries. To find out more about one to one coaching with Joanne, visit her  website here: https://joannemallon.com/

10-10
05:27

Boost your mental health with digital decluttering | for World Mental Health Day

In the run up to World Mental Health Day, we're talking about how a little digital decluttering can really boost our mental health.If you found this episode helpful, you can support the podcast by leaving a rating or review, or by buying a coffee here https://ko-fi.com/joannemallonJoanne Mallon is the author of several self help books including How to Find Joy in 5 Minutes a Day, Find Your Why and How to Find Calm in 5 Minutes a Day. She’s been coaching clients around the world for over 20 years and is one of the UK’s most experienced life and career coaches.Joanne's books are here on Amazon https://amzn.to/3D0rn6ZGet in touch on Bluesky and Instagram @joannemallon or email joanne@joannemallon.com Joanne specialises in life and career coaching for people in media and creative industries. To find out more about one to one coaching with Joanne, visit her  website here: https://joannemallon.com/

10-06
06:13

The 90 second emotion rule - Feel it, then let it go

Today we're talking about the 90 second rule for emotions and how it can help us handle tough emotions better. Here's more on the science from Dr Jill Bolte Taylor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxARXvljKBA&ab_channel=WUSA9If you found this episode helpful, you can support the podcast by leaving a rating or review, or by buying a coffee here https://ko-fi.com/joannemallonJoanne Mallon is the author of several self help books including How to Find Joy in 5 Minutes a Day, Find Your Why and How to Find Calm in 5 Minutes a Day. She’s been coaching clients around the world for over 20 years and is one of the UK’s most experienced life and career coaches.Joanne's books are here on Amazon https://amzn.to/3D0rn6ZGet in touch on Bluesky and Instagram @joannemallon or email joanne@joannemallon.com Joanne specialises in life and career coaching for people in media and creative industries. To find out more about one to one coaching with Joanne, visit her  website here: https://joannemallon.com/

09-29
04:28

Micro-journaling: The social media alternative that builds positivity

If writing a daily journal is too much effort, how about micro-journaling instead?If you found this episode helpful, you can support the podcast by leaving a rating or review, or by buying a coffee here https://ko-fi.com/joannemallonJoanne Mallon is the author of several self help books including How to Find Joy in 5 Minutes a Day, Find Your Why and How to Find Calm in 5 Minutes a Day. She’s been coaching clients around the world for over 20 years and is one of the UK’s most experienced life and career coaches.Joanne's books are here on Amazon https://amzn.to/3D0rn6ZGet in touch on Bluesky and Instagram @joannemallon or email joanne@joannemallon.com Joanne specialises in life and career coaching for people in media and creative industries. To find out more about one to one coaching with Joanne, visit her  website here: https://joannemallon.com/

09-22
05:13

The mood boosting benefits of cold water

Today we're looking at the wellbeing and other benefits of cold water - can we get this simply by splashing cold water on our faces?If you found this episode helpful, you can support the podcast by leaving a rating or review, or by buying a coffee here https://ko-fi.com/joannemallonJoanne Mallon is the author of several self help books including How to Find Joy in 5 Minutes a Day, Find Your Why and How to Find Calm in 5 Minutes a Day. She’s been coaching clients around the world for over 20 years and is one of the UK’s most experienced life and career coaches.Joanne's books are here on Amazon https://amzn.to/3D0rn6ZGet in touch on Bluesky and Instagram @joannemallon or email joanne@joannemallon.com Joanne specialises in life and career coaching for people in media and creative industries. To find out more about one to one coaching with Joanne, visit her  website here: https://joannemallon.com/

09-15
04:08

DUMB goals vs SMART goals

Today we're looking at DUMB goals - Dream-driven, Uplifting, Method-friendly, Behaviour-triggered and how they differ from SMART goals (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound).Here's the father of DUMB goals, Brendon Burchard, to explain more: https://youtu.be/_3AR9zH8LTE?si=3hVMHGNjG0fhSukpIf you found this episode helpful, you can support the podcast by leaving a rating or review, or by buying a coffee here https://ko-fi.com/joannemallonJoanne Mallon is the author of several self help books including How to Find Joy in 5 Minutes a Day, Find Your Why and How to Find Calm in 5 Minutes a Day. She’s been coaching clients around the world for over 20 years and is one of the UK’s most experienced life and career coaches.Joanne's books are here on Amazon https://amzn.to/3D0rn6ZGet in touch on Bluesky and Instagram @joannemallon or email joanne@joannemallon.com Joanne specialises in life and career coaching for people in media and creative industries. To find out more about one to one coaching with Joanne, visit her  website here: https://joannemallon.com/

09-08
06:33

Season of change: Your theme for the final stretch

It's the start of the final quarter of the year - what's your theme for the rest of the year? What will you commit to doing by the end of 2025?If you found this episode helpful, you can support the podcast by leaving a rating or review, or by buying a coffee here https://ko-fi.com/joannemallonJoanne Mallon is the author of several self help books including How to Find Joy in 5 Minutes a Day, Find Your Why and How to Find Calm in 5 Minutes a Day. She’s been coaching clients around the world for over 20 years and is one of the UK’s most experienced life and career coaches.Joanne's books are here on Amazon https://amzn.to/3D0rn6ZGet in touch on Bluesky and Instagram @joannemallon or email joanne@joannemallon.com Joanne specialises in life and career coaching for people in media and creative industries. To find out more about one to one coaching with Joanne, visit her  website here: https://joannemallon.com/

09-01
05:03

How to become calmer by labelling your emotions

How are you feeling now? Research has found that naming our emotions can help us handle them - here's how.If you found this episode helpful, you can support the podcast by leaving a rating or review, or by buying a coffee here https://ko-fi.com/joannemallonJoanne Mallon is the author of several self help books including How to Find Joy in 5 Minutes a Day, Find Your Why and How to Find Calm in 5 Minutes a Day. She’s been coaching clients around the world for over 20 years and is one of the UK’s most experienced life and career coaches.Joanne's books are here on Amazon https://amzn.to/3D0rn6ZGet in touch on Bluesky and Instagram @joannemallon or email joanne@joannemallon.com Joanne specialises in life and career coaching for people in media and creative industries. To find out more about one to one coaching with Joanne, visit her  website here: https://joannemallon.com/

07-28
04:00

The 10-10-10 rule that ends overthinking

Here's a rule you can use to help banish overthinking - the 10-10-10 rule AKA temporal distancing.If you found this episode helpful, you can support the podcast by leaving a rating or review, or by buying a coffee here https://ko-fi.com/joannemallonJoanne Mallon is the author of several self help books including How to Find Joy in 5 Minutes a Day, Find Your Why and How to Find Calm in 5 Minutes a Day. She’s been coaching clients around the world for over 20 years and is one of the UK’s most experienced life and career coaches.Joanne's books are here on Amazon https://amzn.to/3D0rn6ZGet in touch on Bluesky and Instagram @joannemallon or email joanne@joannemallon.com Joanne specialises in life and career coaching for people in media and creative industries. To find out more about one to one coaching with Joanne, visit her  website here: https://joannemallon.com/

07-21
04:35

The 3 minute habit to help you think more positively

Here's a quick daily habit that will help you feel happier and more positive - will you make space for it this week?If you found this episode helpful, you can support the podcast by leaving a rating or review, or by buying a coffee here https://ko-fi.com/joannemallonJoanne Mallon is the author of several self help books including How to Find Joy in 5 Minutes a Day, Find Your Why and How to Find Calm in 5 Minutes a Day. She’s been coaching clients around the world for over 20 years and is one of the UK’s most experienced life and career coaches.Joanne's books are here on Amazon https://amzn.to/3D0rn6ZGet in touch on Bluesky and Instagram @joannemallon or email joanne@joannemallon.com Joanne specialises in life and career coaching for people in media and creative industries. To find out more about one to one coaching with Joanne, visit her  website here: https://joannemallon.com/

07-14
04:38

mikra Smith

he blog post "Unlocking the Secrets of Mars and Venus" https://makeheadway.com/blog/unlocking-the-secrets-of-mars-and-venus/ provides insights from John Gray, the author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, about the differences in relationships between men and women. It highlights how modern gender dynamics, increased female independence, and communication challenges shape relationships today.

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