Leave the Past Behind

An interruption doesn't erase what came before it. The next time something disrupts a moment you were enjoying, notice how quickly your mind declares the whole thing ruined. Giving the experience a little more room can help you stay connected to what was good without fighting wha ...  Show more

Not knowing can feel almost intolerable, especially when something important is ending or changing. We reach for decisions, explanations, and certainty because they promise relief. But the rush to resolve everything can pull us away from the deeper question of what still feels al ...  Show more

Kessonga and Robin answer questions about wanting a break from parenting, escaping negative thoughts, and how to live in the present, not the past. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. Send your questions to our mental health professionals HERE or email ask-a@headspace.co ...  Show more

Just because you acknowledge how you're feeling and skillfully respond to it, doesn't mean it will magically be all better. Kessonga and Robin answer questions about wanting a break from parenting, escaping negative thoughts, and how to live in the present, not the past. Follow R ...  Show more

Letting go allows you to move forward in a more appropriate and healthy way. Kessonga and Robin answer questions about holding grudges, anxiety when presenting, and long-term conflicts in relationships with parents. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Kessonga here. ...  Show more

Kessonga and Robin answer questions about holding contradictory feelings after a breakup, having more mindful moments during the day, and tips for maintaining composure when you have young kids and feel depleted. This is an encore presentation. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjust ...  Show more