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May 2025
44m 12s

The Power of Spaciousness and the Gift o...

Morra Aarons-Mele
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Do you feel like a rubber band about to snap- low on capacity, time, and space to think? Are you constantly stuck in a mode of “doing” - trapped by your own productivity? Researcher and author Megan Reitz says that shifting into “spacious mode” could do wonders for your mental health, your relationships, and your work. She speaks with Morra about how our obs ... Show More
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