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Jun 2021
5m 52s

The Stories of Our Minds

Headspace Studios
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Our minds are uncomfortable with uncertainty, so we innately try to predict the future to protect ourselves from disappointment. With that, we draw conclusions and form hypotheses around the thoughts and beliefs that come from past experience. We have to remember that every experience is an opportunity to write a new story. Want more Sam? Try Headspace toda ... Show More
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