Five Minutes After 5 Years (1 - Hobknobs and Happiness Series)

Five Minutes After 5 Years (1 - Hobknobs and Happiness Series)

From Choosing Happy by Heather Masters

June 5, 2026 · 8 min · Season 4 · Episode 165

About this episode

Heather Masters shares her humorous journey of overcoming procrastination with a rebounder purchased during the pandemic.

Welcome to a new series - Hobknobs and Happiness Got a dusty piece of equipment lurking in your house, just waiting for the day you decide to give it a whirl? Well, you’re not alone! This week, we're diving into the hilarious and oh-so-relatable world of pandemic purchases that have turned into glorified furniture. Heather shares her own saga with a rebounder that sat in its box for five long years—yes, five years! But here’s the kicker: it’s not just about the rebounder! It’s all about the stories we tell ourselves, the guilt we carry, and the support we often forget to ask for. So grab a cuppa, kick back, and let’s uncover how a little help can turn a mountain of procrastination into a molehill of action! The Details: Picture this: Heather, our host and resident cheerleader, finally faces her nemesis—a rebounder that’s been languishing in its box since the pandemic began. I mean, who hasn’t bought something shiny and new in the hopes of transforming into a fitness guru during lockdown? Spoiler alert: most of us end up with a pile of ‘I’ll get to it later’ clutter! In this episode, we explore the hilarious yet poignant journey of finally getting that rebounder out of the box…

People in this episode

Host: Heather Masters

Topics covered

  • procrastination
  • support
  • fitness
  • self-improvement
  • mental health

Keywords

  • rebounder
  • procrastination
  • support
  • fitness
  • pandemic purchases

Mentioned in this episode

Products: rebounder

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