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The Gift of Joy

Give yourself (and your loved ones) the gift of peace and tranquility this holiday season.

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Holiday Gratitude Practice

Meditation • 10 min

Slow down and appreciate the moment.

Add Some Joy

Mindful Activity • 9 min

Find joy by reflecting on what you love.

Soothe Seasonal Stress

Managing Holiday Social Anxiety

Meditation • 10 min

Stay grounded and set boundaries for holiday events.

Tree of Rest

Meditation • 10 min

Nourish yourself with a restful night's sleep.

Feel Resilient

Meditation • 5 min

You already have resilience in your life.

Permission to Rest

Meditation • 8 min

Truly resting and letting go is a radical choice.

Rest on the Road

Befriending Jet Lag

Expert Guidance • 4 min

Learn how to create a jet lag-proof routine.

Creating a Travel Bedtime Routine

Expert Guidance • 3 min

Make any place feel like home when you travel.

Eat and Drink Smarter

Expert Guidance • 2 min

Wake up feeling refreshed every day.

Dealing with Night Time Wake-Ups

Expert Guidance • 3 min

Fall back asleep with ease.

The Power of Morning Sunlight

Expert Guidance • 2 min

Know exactly when to get light exposure.

Cultivating Gratitude

Holiday Gratitude Practice

Meditation • 10 min

Slow down and appreciate the moment.

Sharing Meals as a Ritual

Expert Guidance • 5 min

Deepen your relationships through mealtime rituals.

You Are a Gift

Mindful Activity • 14 min

You are built from ancestral wisdom and love.

Showing Gratitude

Meditation • 10 min

Feel more appreciation toward yourself and others.

Cozy Sleepcasts

Holiday Chalet

Sleepcast • 45 min

A cozy alpine retreat. Narrated by Helen.

Slumberland: Snowfall City

Sleepcast • 15 min

Let this winter dreamscape warm your heart.

Winter Park

Sleepcast • 45 min

A snowy day in a familiar park. Narrated by Yohannes.

Elmo’s Farmhouse Holiday

Podcast • 20 min

Not a monster was stirring on this cozy winter night.

Sounds of the Season

John Legend's Playlist

Focus Music • 60 min

A jazzy mix chosen by a legendary singer-songwriter.

Indoor Fireplace

Soundscape • 45-500 min

The crackle of a traditional wood fire.

Arctic Light

Wind Down • 45 min

Gentle eye movements beneath the aurora borealis.

Snowmelt River

Soundscape • 45-500 min

A little mountain stream.

Overwhelmed with Expectations

Holiday Perfectionism

Meditation • 12 min

A mindful journaling exercise to let go of expectations.

Re-defining Holidays

Meditation • 10 min

Create a balanced relationship with the holidays.

Ask Dora - Social Anxiety

Video • 5 min

Kindness can help relax feelings of social anxiety.

The Art of Mindful Hosting

Video • 3 min

Open your home to others with an open mind.

Family Dynamics

Headspace Survey - Holiday Traditions

Video • 3 min

Get inspired as people share their holiday traditions.

Grandmother's Blueberry Pie

Mindful Activity • 13 min

Nothing grounds the spirit like a warm memory.

Honoring Our Ancestors

Meditation • 10 min

Reground yourself in a sense of belonging.

Connecting With Community

Meditation • 8 min

To feel closer to others, connect with yourself first.

Overcoming Holiday Blues

Loneliness at the Holidays

Meditation • 12 min

Connect with a feeling of self-compassion.

Finding Time for Joy

Meditation • 12 min

Give yourself permission to be playful and curious.

Naming Grief

Expert Guidance • 6 min

We can’t heal from the things we don’t name.

Can Being Lonely Be OK?

Expert Guidance • 4 min

Alone doesn’t have to mean lonely.

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