The Secret to a Long and Healthy Life
In Japan, there’s a concept called ikigai (生き甲斐) which speaks to living a life filled with purpose. Very often, when Westerners talk about finding your purpose, we talk about work, but ikigai is more ...
5 Okt 20214min
Follow the Footsteps
Anytime we step into the unknown, it’s uncomfortable. But there are probably people who have walked a similar path before. Look to them for guidance. HiberNation is hosted by Mallika Rao and is avai...
4 Okt 20214min
Best-Laid Plans
We all know what happens to best-laid plans. Disruption to routine and uncertainty is a fact of life. But one of the best ways to combat anxiety and frustration around disruptions is to practice grati...
1 Okt 20215min
The Dark Side of the Mind
Many people are uncomfortable with meditation, or time for quiet thought, because of the negative thoughts or feelings the mind can dredge up. But it’s only by allowing these thoughts to come up that ...
30 Sep 20216min
Me, Myself, and I
What would you tell your younger self about where you are now, or what you have achieved? You’ve probably come a long way! Even though we are constantly growing and changing, sometimes the storylines ...
29 Sep 20215min
Great Expectations
Many people who begin to meditate with Headspace expect they’ll instantly feel better and calmer. It’s natural to have expectations whenever we do anything, but holding on to these expectations can se...
28 Sep 20215min
From Reaction to Response
Stress isn’t inherently good or bad, it’s simply a natural response to something that feels threatening. During these moments of stress response, our bodies and nervous system can’t tell whether a lio...
27 Sep 20216min
Room For Not Knowing
Many of us feel like we have to know everything that’s going to happen, all of the time. But this feeling creates resistance in the mind. If we have to be so certain all the time, we lose space for cu...
24 Sep 20214min
