As we close out one of the most challenging years for us all, many people will be reflecting on the hardships, stress, and loss that we’ve faced — that’s natural. But how would it feel to apply a different perspective, even for just a moment? Ask yourself: what are some positives you’ve experienced this year?
Maybe you’ve gotten to spend some extra, slow time with loved ones. Maybe you’ve taken on a new approach to your routine, or adopted some healthy habits. Maybe you’ve experienced moments of kindness and hope in your community. Moving forward, we’ll all have our own ups and downs. But showing up with kindness and empathy is something you’ll always have control over.
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Choose kindness
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Kindness and empathy are mindsets we can strengthen with practice. Foster feelings of compassion toward yourself and others with our 10-day Kindness course.
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Compassion is a skill
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In this animation, Andy explains a meditation technique that helps you foster compassion by focusing on the happiness of others.
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New: Managing work stress
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The world is stressed about work. Now in the app, our "Managing work stress" collection launches with a 10-day meditation course and expert guidance on navigating feelings in the workplace, from busy schedules to finding purpose.
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New: Focus with Sudan Archives
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Curated by John Legend and composed by avant-garde violinist and vocalist Sudan Archives, her electro R&B playlist is this month’s soundtrack for WFH.
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Start your gratitude journal
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In the app this month, we’ll be sending you a few prompts to help you look back on 2020 with a lens of gratitude and positivity. Think of it like your mobile gratitude journal. Keep an eye out for the first prompt, coming soon.
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Headspace Stories
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"I’m a student — always working, always stressed. I had the worst week of my life and was looking for a way to calm down. My mom recommended meditation. At first, I downloaded this app to humor her, but after I tried it, I couldn’t stop coming back to it. 5 minutes and some personalized questions later, I felt like a different person. I was so aware, so happy. I sat down to do homework and became the most productive version of myself. This app got my sleep schedule in check, and honestly, I would be a complete mess without it. It has quite literally changed my life for the better.
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– Headspace member
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