In a post-COVID world, it's common that people are feeling apathy or boredom with their lives. Today, Kessonga talks about ways to put things back into perspective.
Kessonga holds a Masters degree in Social Work, and is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher. He also serves as an adjunct Mindfulness instructor at UNC Chapel Hill School of Med ... Show More
Jul 3
When Growth Feels Invisible
When you feel stuck, it's natural to focus on how far you still have to go. Instead, try to pause for a moment, and look back. You may discover you've already changed in ways you never stopped long enough to notice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6m 41s
Jul 2024
Staying Upbeat in a Downbeat World, with Kessonga
Kessonga and Robin answer questions about when the news brings you down, procrastination and meditation, and what to do when you don't feel connected. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Kessonga here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace Try the H ... Show More
33m 55s
Sep 2021
How to stop languishing and start finding flow | Adam Grant
Have you found yourself staying up late, joylessly bingeing TV shows and doomscrolling through the news, or simply navigating your day uninspired and aimless? Chances are you're languishing, says organizational psychologist Adam Grant -- a psychic malaise that has become all too ... Show More
13m 15s
Nov 2025
Keeping Your Cool With Young Kids, with Kessonga
Kessonga and Robin answer questions about holding contradictory feelings after a breakup, having more mindful moments during the day, and tips for maintaining composure when you have young kids and feel depleted. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. Send your questions to ... Show More
31m 38s
Feb 2024
Why you shouldn't trust boredom | Kevin H. Gary
Are you actually bored, or is something else going on? Educator Kevin H. Gary shares three practical takeaways to deal with the doldrums, so you can take control of your attention, figure out which feelings to trust and name the real problem. After the talk, join Shoshana for a s ... Show More
27m 15s
Nov 2022
When The News Brings You Down, with Kessonga
What if we stopped saying the word should? Kessonga and Robin answer questions about when the news brings you down, procrastination and meditation, and what to do when you don't feel connected. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. Follow Robin here and Kessonga here. Lear ... Show More
36m 6s
Dec 2024
Keeping Your Cool With Young Kids, with Kessonga
Kessonga and Robin answer questions about holding contradictory feelings after a breakup, having more mindful moments during the day, and tips for maintaining composure when you have young kids and feel depleted. This is an encore presentation. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjust ... Show More
32m 38s