Sunday Scaries by Headspace

Dora shares advice from people who avoid the Sunday Scaries, and tips on strengthening good feelings about the week ahead. 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 psychia...

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 fo...

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 wo...

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 addic...

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...

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...

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 psyc...

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...

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 ps...

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