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Jun 2020
4m 21s

Act, Don't React

Headspace Studios
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We’ve gotten a lot of emails at Headspace HQ about healthy habits and routines. Right now, it can feel challenging to control your environment, but today, we challenge you to instead focus on what’s going on inside. When you’re able to notice a thought, you can respond calmly, clearly, with intention rather than react emotionally. Learn more about your ad ... Show More
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