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Mar 2023
7m 12s

Trying New Things

Headspace Studios
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It's normal to feel nerves about trying something new, but we experience firsts all the time. Today, Dora talks about how to mindfully approach new things in life, even if they feel daunting.Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatric Nursing. She is a certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher and is working to complete her Mindfulness Bas ... Show More
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