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May 2023
5m 44s

Building Grit

Headspace Studios
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When life throws challenges our way, it can be difficult to keep moving forward. Today, Sam shares how we can cultivate grit and use it to reach our goals. 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 f ... Show More
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