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Oct 2022
5m 29s

Boredom and Curiosity

Headspace Studios
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Today, Sam talks about how practicing an active curiosity can help us see the world with fresh eyes, especially when we're stuck in a routine.  Sam has taught mindfulness and social emotional learning to teens, families and adults all over the world for more than 12 years. She obtained her master’s degrees in clinical and educational psychology from Columbia ... Show More
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