Sunday Scaries by Headspace

Dora shares some tips for low-motivation days, so you can still make the most of them. You can find information about the National Institute of Mental Health ⁠here⁠. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatric Nursing. She is a certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher and is working to complete her Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher training this fall. Before joining forces at Headspace, Dora worked as a psychiatric nurse in a women’s addictions facility and organized community events for BIPOC women in Vancouver, BC, Canada. You can reach out to Dora on Instagram ⁠here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dora talks about how having a passion project outside of work can help energize you throughout the week. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatric Nursing. She is a certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher and is working to complete her Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher training this fall. Before joining forces at Headspace, Dora worked as a psychiatric nurse in a women’s addictions facility and organized community events for BIPOC women in Vancouver, BC, Canada. You can reach out to Dora on Instagram ⁠here!⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dora talks about how mindfulness can help us stay true to our values when we're on the clock. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatric Nursing. She is a certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher and is working to complete her Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher training this fall. Before joining forces at Headspace, Dora worked as a psychiatric nurse in a women’s addictions facility and organized community events for BIPOC women in Vancouver, BC, Canada. You can reach out to Dora on Instagram ⁠here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dora shares some tips for self-care when we're feeling overwhelmed by bad news headlines or personal tragedies. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatric Nursing. She is a certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher and is working to complete her Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher training this fall. Before joining forces at Headspace, Dora worked as a psychiatric nurse in a women’s addictions facility and organized community events for BIPOC women in Vancouver, BC, Canada. You can reach out to Dora on Instagram ⁠here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dora shares a few tips on things we can do to avoid hitting the burnout wall and start Monday feeling fresh. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatric Nursing. She is a certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher and is working to complete her Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher training this fall. Before joining forces at Headspace, Dora worked as a psychiatric nurse in a women’s addictions facility and organized community events for BIPOC women in Vancouver, BC, Canada. You can reach out to Dora on Instagram ⁠here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dora compares the week ahead to four quarters of a basketball game, reminding us how a little break can make the week better. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatric Nursing. She is a certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher and is working to complete her Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher training this fall. Before joining forces at Headspace, Dora worked as a psychiatric nurse in a women’s addictions facility and organized community events for BIPOC women in Vancouver, BC, Canada. You can reach out to Dora on Instagram ⁠here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We can choose to find joy in other's happiness, even when we're not exactly sitting on the beach. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatric Nursing. She is a certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher and is working to complete her Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher training this fall. Before joining forces at Headspace, Dora worked as a psychiatric nurse in a women’s addictions facility and organized community events for BIPOC women in Vancouver, BC, Canada. You can reach out to Dora on Instagram ⁠here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's hard not to take feedback personally, especially when it isn't positive. But we can choose to use tough feedback to grow. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatric Nursing. She is a certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher and is working to complete her Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher training this fall. Before joining forces at Headspace, Dora worked as a psychiatric nurse in a women’s addictions facility and organized community events for BIPOC women in Vancouver, BC, Canada. You can reach out to Dora on Instagram ⁠here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we're stuck in a job or situation that isn't ideal, we can still do small things to brighten our day and feel more like ourselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making weekend plans can feel overwhelming, but there are things we can ask ourselves to prioritize our time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dora compares the week ahead to four quarters of a basketball game, reminding us how a little break can make the week better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Music can be a powerful tool to change your mood. Here are some tips on how to create the perfect playlist for the day you want to have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Dora talks about how to create space between who we are and what we do for a paycheck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dora shares how visualizing our ideal work life can help calm feelings of anxiety around a new or changing job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dora explains how mindfulness can help us deal with “anticipatory anxiety” — the anxiety about something to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes fear can keep us from seizing new opportunities. Dora talks about how evaluating our current path can help us decide whether it’s time to take a new leap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we learn the reasons behind feelings of regret, we have an opportunity to learn more about ourselves and what we value. Dora explains how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dora explains how to make weekend plans based on your wants and needs, instead of saying yes to every invite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Like our environment, we all have our own seasons and cycles. Practice working in harmony with nature to cultivate and tend to your inner self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Staring at the clock can cause needless stress and anxiety. Instead, try to approach each moment as having its own sense of meaning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cultivate a beginner’s mind and approach the week ahead with a sense of curiosity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get into the habit of asking yourself what you need, so you can learn to prioritize what matters most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have the tendency to rush into the week and move on autopilot. Slow down this Sunday, and ease into the week ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the best things you can do each Sunday is to set an intention for your week. Today, take a few moments to set one, and write it down. Put it somewhere you can see it each day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you find that the weekends fly by and the weekdays crawl, the answer could be how much you’re using your phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes our minds are just too busy to practice mindfulness sitting still. That’s why today we’re taking this outside for a walk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Instead of stressing over Sundays, what if we approached them as a day to take care of ourselves instead? That sounds way more fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How you relate to anxiety is up to you. Today, Dora walks us through letting go of anxious thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thoughts are neither good nor bad. Through mindfulness, we can learn to step back from our thoughts, and see them for what they are before we assign meaning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Dora draws from her time as a nurse and reflects on how shifting our focus to small moments of joy can change the tone for the days ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No matter how much we worry about what’s coming up, that does not change the fact that it’s still only Sunday. Today, try stepping out of that thinking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've all felt left out at some point. Today, Dora talks about the difficult feelings that come with being othered, and some strategies on how to cope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we have a problem that just can't be resolved, we can find ways to accept our situations, and learn what's actually in our control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When feelings come up of "not being enough," we can reflect on all the ways we thrive, and that our hard work IS paying off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dora shares how to be kinder to ourselves. Today, she'll share how she dealt with a recent "mistake," and what we can all do to accept past blunders and move on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dora shares how to be kinder to ourselves. Today, she'll tackle the fear that comes with thinking about the future, and how we can learn to accept whatever may happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dora shares how to be kinder to ourselves. Today, she'll share how we can treat ourselves like a dear friend, especially in difficult moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dora shares how to be kinder to ourselves. Today, she'll talk about giving ourselves credit for the small steps towards our goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's easy feel curious about the latest work and lifestyle trends. Dora talks about how to feel out which might work for you, and which ones to avoid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We don't have to sacrifice who we are for the sake of putting on a mask at work. Dora talks about how mindfulness can help us stay true to our values when we're on the clock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dora shares some tips for self-care when we're feeling overwhelmed by bad news headlines or personal tragedies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Burnout can be especially difficult on a Sunday before the new week begins. Dora shares a few tips on things we can do to avoid hitting the burnout wall and start Monday feeling fresh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vacation photos and big smiles on social media can have us comparing our experiences to others'. Dora talks about how we can choose to find joy in other's happiness, even when we're not exactly sitting on the beach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's hard not to take feedback personally, especially when it isn't exactly positive. But Dora helps remind us that we can choose to use tough feeback to grow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making weekend plans can feel overwhelming. But there are things we can ask ourselves to prioritize our time, knowing when to go out, and when it's best to stay home and recharge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dora shares some tips for self-care when we're feeling overwhelmed by bad news headlines or personal tragedies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dora shares some tips for self-care when we're feeling overwhelmed by bad news headlines or personal tragedies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dora compares the week ahead to four quarters of a basketball game, reminding us how a little break can make the rest of the week better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Music can be a powerful tool to change your mood. Here are some tips on how to create the perfect playlist for the day you want to have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our identities often feel linked to our jobs, and that can cause a lot of anxiety about work performance. Today, Dora talks about how to create space between who we are and what we do for a paycheck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices