Why Are We So Afraid Of What We Don't Know?

In this episode of 10 Minutes to Less Suffering, we explore how easily we can allow outside circumstances and other people's judgments to shape the way we see ourselves. When you believe you are not enough, you may begin limiting your dreams, dismissing your abilities, and decidi ...  Afficher plus

When something goes wrong, it's easy to assume we know what it means—and what will happen next. But what if the story you're telling yourself isn't actually true? In this episode of 10 Minutes to Less Suffering, discover how uncertainty can become a source of hope rather than fea ...  Afficher plus

Do you worry about the future? Do you stress and plan for a hundred different “worst case” scenarios in the hopes that doing so will make you more “prepared” for what’s to come? Humans evolved to fear uncertainty above all else, which kept us safe from starving to death or being ...  Afficher plus

Do you worry about the future? Do you stress and plan for a hundred different “worst case” scenarios in the hopes that doing so will make you more “prepared” for what’s to come? Humans evolved to fear uncertainty above all else, which kept us safe from starving to death or being ...  Afficher plus

Uncertainty after job loss can feel like standing on shaky ground with no map. Our brains interpret not knowing what’s next as a threat, triggering fear and anxiety. In this episode of Radio Headspace, Dora shares a story about hiking without answers and discovering how mindfulne ...  Afficher plus

Sometimes we let fear get in the way of what we really want. But as we exercise the muscle of making tough choices and doing something new or scary, we get better at jumping into the unknown. We don't always know how a big decision will turn out, but we do know that we can't sit ...  Afficher plus