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Nov 2021
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Anticipate Joy

Headspace Studios
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Anticipating future events brings us a lot of joy - studies show that upcoming events can bring us joy for up to three months ahead of when they actually happen. These can be big things, like a concert or vacation, or small things, like your morning cup of coffee. Today, find something small you're looking forward to, and savor the joy in that moment when it arrives.

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