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Oct 2021
5m 54s

Let Go of the Banana

Headspace Studios
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If you’re struggling to let go of something, we recommend paying attention to what holding on actually feels like. Does it make your stomach hurt? Rising anxiety and racing thoughts? When we’re able to pay attention to how the body feels, we’re able to start distancing ourselves from our thoughts. To hear more from Jon Kabat-Zinn, you can get your own copy o ... Show More
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