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Apr 2025
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How to Handle Different Opinions Mindful...

Headspace Studios
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Differing opinions are inevitable, but how we respond matters. Learn mindfulness-based strategies to pause, listen actively, and set boundaries when needed—fostering connection instead of division, even in challenging conversations.

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