Some of us think we need it, so we buy it, but some of us ask ourselves the question, "Do I really need this?" and if we do, we either choose to get it then and there or reward ourselves when the time comes. Taken from our original conversation with our friend and first guest Yang, we talk about the stuff we've lived with growing up thanks to our moms and think about how everything we buy aren't necessarily things we need.

Do you look back and say, "I'm glad I did that" or "If I didn’t do that I wouldn't be here"? Do you sometimes question your purpose in life? Our first guest Yang Chen joins us in talking about "existential dread", how things could have been and how we should always keep trying by making the most of now. Yang (Sunny) Chen came to Australia in 2014 from China. She did a Bachelor of Nursing at the University of Newcastle and is now a nurse in Newcastle, Australia.

We think it's good to start as soon as you can, especially when it comes to building good habits that will benefit you in the long run. Join our discussion about the situation of our bank accounts when we started working and why it's important to adopt good money habits early on. We also get into how we spend now, plus share our homemade McFlurry recipe!

We all know social media can be very addictive, especially when it comes to external validation through likes from applications like Facebook or Instagram. In this episode, we talk about our experiences with external validation, habits that helped us reduce our time spent on social media, and how we should always try our best to compare ourselves to who we used to be, instead of comparing ourselves to others!

We must admit, pasta and all the yummy fast food are well, yummy! But we've learned that quick and tasty shouldn't always be an option even in the busiest time of our lives.  Listen on to hear Sora and Sharlene's old food habits as students and why they're working on changing the way they pick and choose the food they eat.

If you’ve been thinking about what Honours year is and whether it’s right for you, Sora asks co-host Sharlene about her Honours year at the University of Newcastle. Sharlene has completed an Honours in Computer Science on top of her Bachelors Degree in Information Technology. In this episode, Sharlene talks about what Honours is and shares her experiences. She also shares some really good tips like staying ahead and how to perform well throughout your studies.

In this episode, Sora and Sharlene share what it’s like working from home for them, ever since COVID-19 started. They get into the techniques they use to stay motivated, how they balance work and home life, and how they try to take care of their mental health. With time, they discover whether they are better versions of themselves either working from home, going to their workplace, or having a bit of both. They also share some tips that has helped them get into their workflow, even when they have days they don’t feel like working at all.

In this episode, Sora and Sharlene talk about the importance of making time for the things you enjoy, whether that be hobbies or personal projects. This includes strategies on how to find time to do these things, reducing your time on social media and using your time more mindfully.

In this episode, Sora and Sharlene discuss their experiences and differences between how they spent their time as university students versus their 9 to 5 jobs. They talk about mistakes made, and how they managed their over-cluttered uni schedule while studying and working at the same time.  With better time management and a more defined 9 to 5 schedule, they now work towards prioritizing a healthier work/life balance, spend more time with family, friends, forgotten hobbies and side projects.