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Aug 2023
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Learn to Anticipate Joy

Headspace Studios
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Upcoming events can bring us joy because of the anticipation we feel. Today, find something small you're looking forward to, and savor the joy in that moment when it arrives. 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 educa ... Show More
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