The Pressure to Fix

Not every question has an answer you can find right now. And yet when we're uncomfortable with uncertainty, how often do we treat the unknown like a problem that needs to be solved? Dora reflects on what happens when we stop trying to think our way out of the moment and come back ... Show More

When your mind starts running through everything that could happen, it can be hard to remember that you're here, in this moment, and not inside the future you're imagining. Dora offers a different way to relate to uncertainty, one that doesn't ask you to stop caring about what co ... Show More

Dora found herself late at night reading strangers' stories online, even while knowing that the search wasn't making her feel better. Maybe you've had that experience too: knowing exactly what you're doing and doing it anyway. Sometimes the gap between knowing and doing isn't a f ... Show More

Do you feel pressured to fall into a lucrative career? The need to dream big and reach greater heights than everyone else in your family? The constant pressure to do more and be better. In this episode, we talk about the annoying stress of feeling like we're not doing enough. The ... Show More

Do you ever feel like you’re always supposed to be working on yourself? Another book. Another habit. Another thing to fix. In this episode, we talk about the hidden weight of constant self-improvement and why giving yourself permission to pause might be the most healing step of a ... Show More

I can sit with this feeling– even just for a moment, and just notice what arises. Dora and Robin answer questions about dealing with setbacks with anxiety, being too self-critical, and how to remain playful as an adult. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Dora here. ... Show More

Dora and Robin answer questions about dealing with setbacks with anxiety, being too self-critical, and how to remain playful as an adult. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. Send your questions to our mental health professionals HERE or email ask-a@headspace.com. Follow ... Show More

<p>Pressure shows up at the front door in broad daylight, stress lurks in the shadows of your own mind. One is the world’s expectation. The other is your own resistance to it.</p><br><p>In this episode, Jake and Damian unpack the crucial difference between pressure and stress, an ... Show More

<p>Many of us actually pull back when we face new challenges. We feel pushed beyond our limit and often overwhelmed. What if we can turn those challenges into the very thing that propels us forward? We show you here exactly how to do that.</p> 

Why do you need to be perfect? What makes you feel that way? How does it feel when you’re under that pressure? How do you react to that feeling and how is it getting in the way of fully enjoying your life? These are just a few of the questions and conversation starters we discuss ... Show More

Have you found yourself frustrated, thinking that there are so many things you want to do but cant? This episode is for you girl! Do what you can with what you have. When we shift our focus from “why is this so hard or why cant I ever get anything done” to : “What can I do right ... Show More

Today we’re discussing what it means to stop living in fear of rising into all that we are, and sharing ourselves with the world unapologetically and at full capacity. There is only one of you out there in the world, so why not trust yourself at being the best at it? Learn more a ... Show More

ever get that feeling like no matter how much you do, it isn’t enough? ever since high school i’ve been beating myself up over that. i think a lot of us feel this pressure to overachieve and it really weighs on us. so i want to talk it through with you guys. i’ll share my tips on ... Show More