This week, Kessonga answers listener questions! Today, he addresses a question about goal setting, and why we sometimes set the bar too high.
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 Medicine. Prior to joining ... 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
May 2023
How to Live in the Present, with Kessonga
Just because you acknowledge how you're feeling and skillfully respond to it, doesn't mean it will magically be all better. Kessonga and Robin answer questions about wanting a break from parenting, escaping negative thoughts, and how to live in the present, not the past. Follow R ... Show More
37m 21s
Jul 2025
How to Live in the Present with Kessonga
Kessonga and Robin answer questions about wanting a break from parenting, escaping negative thoughts, and how to live in the present, not the past. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. Send your questions to our mental health professionals HERE or email ask-a@headspace.co ... Show More
36m 21s
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 2023
How to Handle that Ever-Growing To-do List, with Kessonga
Kessonga and Robin answer questions about recovering from surgery, continuing your practice during the good days, and using mindfulness to deal with an ever-growing to-do-list. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Kessonga here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days ... Show More
33m 4s
Apr 2024
Processing Intense Emotions, with Kessonga
Kessonga, Robin, and Samantha answer questions about creating a sense of belonging, how to not feel guilty when saying no to a favor, and dealing with intense emotions that come up while meditating. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Kessonga here. Try the Headspac ... Show More
35m 9s
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
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
Nov 2024
Overcoming Fears of Death, with Kessonga
Kessonga, Robin, and Headspace coach Neca answer questions about balancing mindfulness with efficiency at work, coping with missing an ex while hoping for reconciliation, and facing fears about death. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Kessonga here and follow Neca ... Show More
36m 54s
Aug 2023
Comparing Yourself to Others, with Kessonga
Embrace wherever you're at in your life right now. Kessonga and Robin answer questions about how not to compare yourself to others on social media, being present in relationships, and recommended books for dealing with change. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Kes ... Show More
31m 50s
Dec 2022
Comparing Yourself to Others, with Kessonga
Embrace wherever you're at in your life right now. Kessonga and Robin answer questions about how not to compare yourself to others on social media, being present in relationships, and recommended books for dealing with change. Follow Robin Hopkins here and follow Kessonga here. T ... Show More
36m 13s