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Aug 18
5m 24s

How to Handle Uncertainty

Headspace Studios
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When life feels uncertain, our instinct is often to fix it. But what if the most powerful thing we can do is pause? In today’s episode, Dora shares a personal story about a time when everything felt up in the air, and what happened when she stopped trying to force clarity. Instead of chasing the answer, she learned to sit with the question. Learn more about ... Show More
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