In Part 1 of this 4-Part Life Skills Masterclass Series we talk about the foundation trio: Self-Awareness, Coping with Stress, and Problem Solving. Mark McConville and Jodi Allen share lived experience, research-backed tools, and a five-step framework to move from reactivity to calm, clear action.

In this episode: 
• Defining self-awareness and reading body signals 
• Autopilot, avoidance, and micro check-ins 
• Good stress vs chronic stress and burnout risk 
• The bell curve of stress — eustress to overwhelm 
• Breathwork, journaling, and nature grounding as fast resets 
• Mentors and coaches for objective support 
• Five-step problem solving loop with review 
• Workplace conflict example using the foundation trio 
• Self-compassion and building decision confidence

Based on the World Health Organization's Life Skills framework, this series is designed to give you practical, evidence-based tools for navigating life — the stuff they never taught us in school.

Next episode: The Thinking Trio — Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, and Decision Making.

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"If you or someone you know needs support, please contact one of these Australian mental health services. In an emergency, always call 000."

Lifeline Australia
Phone: 13 11 14 (24/7)
Web: lifeline.org.au

Suicide Call Back Service
Phone: 1300 659 467 (24/7)
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Beyond Blue
Phone: 1300 22 4636 (24/7)
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Kids Helpline (for people aged 5-25)
Phone: 1800 55 1800 (24/7)
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MensLine Australia
Phone: 1300 78 99 78 (24/7)
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SANE Australia (complex mental health issues)
Phone: 1800 18 7263
Web: sane.org

QLife (LGBTIQ+ support)
Phone: 1800 184 527
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Open Arms (Veterans & Families Counselling)
Phone: 1800 011 046 (24/7)
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1800RESPECT (sexual assault, domestic violence)
Phone: 1800 737 732 (24/7)
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Headspace (youth mental health, ages 12-25)
Phone: 1800 650 890
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13YARN (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander crisis support)
Phone: 13 92 76 (13YARN) (24/7)
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