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Nov 2021
5m 47s

Weekend Plans: Turn Off the TV?

Headspace Studios
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Hear us out. We love TV. But too much consuming of things without creating anything in return may not be the best for your mental health. This weekend try to be off your screens at home for an hour. Take a few deep breaths when the urge to check social media comes up. You got this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Lear ... Show More
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