It’s okay to relinquish control. Too much control can cause us to miss out on the pleasant inconveniences of life.  Want more Andy? Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The understanding of happiness is often described in black and white, either you're happy or you're not. The idea of letting go of unhappiness is a liberating way of looking at life. This allows for a few splashes of color to expand our idea of happiness. Want more Andy? Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Significant friendships can impact our lives in more ways than we know. The right friend can provide a subject perspective and give you more insight into how to manage life ups and downs. Want more Andy? Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you ever noticed how the elements affect our moods? Being mindful of life’s conditions helps prepare us for our unique journeys of life.  Want more Andy? Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We often spend more time preparing for our future. Every so often, it is okay to take a second to reflect on our past. Want more Andy? Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The vigor and energy we have when we first set our goals and resolutions tend to fade over time. Check in with yourself to get an index of the progress you’ve made toward your goals. The play-by-play isn’t going to create the end result, but it motivates you to make it happen.  Want more Andy? Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meditation can be done in many forms and spaces. The most important thing to remember about practicing meditation is that we should quiet the mind and find a space that allows us to do just that.  Want more Andy? Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are inclined to gauge progress by tangible measures and quantitative figures. However when practicing mindfulness, the gauge of progress can be a little cloudy because it is an internal measure that we set for ourselves. Want more Andy? Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have more control over the outcome of situations when we are intentional in the way that we show up. Being mindful of a possible outcome can guide the manner in which we show up for life’s challenges. Want more Andy? Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sometimes, circumstances interrupt our rhythm and take us off course. The rhythm of life is important in maintaining the daily flow that we need to execute our goals.  Want more Andy? Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Practicing mindfulness in life’s moments calls for us to be active participants in the present, versus thinking through the moment and missing the opportunity each moment brings.    Want more Andy? Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How we see and feel about ourselves is often expressed outwardly in our everyday interaction. Be mindful of how you think about yourself and how that plays a role in how you move throughout life. Want more Andy? Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As humans, we are constantly on a journey of growth. Thinking outside the box can lead us to a new phase of growth and evolution. Want more Andy? Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Exploring mindfulness can be a bit overwhelming at times. The most important things to keep in mind on your journey are expectations, intentions, and being present.  Want more Andy? Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The evolution of life comes from our willingness to try new things. We should approach each new day as an experiment of life and see what conclusion the day brings in pushing us toward the life we want. Want more Andy. Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s important to lead with positive intentions in the moments where positivity seems bleak and distant.  Want more Andy? Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There is no way to determine what is a right choice versus a wrong choice. The key is to shift our thinking toward living with all possible outcomes and being at peace with whatever choices we make. Want more Andy? Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While it’s not always black or white, lying is often an issue of morality. The root of the answer is within each individual's approach to morality and what they deem to be truth.  Want more Andy? Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Many times we think about going back to a moment in our life and changing our reaction in hopes of a different outcome. The practice of mindfulness is about staying grounded in the moment and evolving to react in ways that truly honor who we are.  Want more Andy? Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s easy to become dependent on others to validate our unique, individual journeys through life. Remember not to get hung up on what others think of your journey, but to stay focused on the destination and find peace in the path you’ve chosen.  Want more Andy? Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The pace in which we move in life doesn’t always allow us to feel our feelings. Feeling our feelings is the unique element that makes us human and keeps us present with ourselves and others. Want more Andy? Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meditation is not about the physical location, it's about the place that your mind is set. Set your mind in a place of calmness, and you can meditate everywhere. Want more Andy? Try Headspace today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There is a difference between rushing through our days versus having a steady pace that keeps us moving along. The point is to keep moving and don’t let stress paralyze you from winning the day. Want more Andy? Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Every so often, we have opportunities that present a clear intersection between the pastime of watching TV and the act of practicing mindfulness. We want to encourage you to capitalize on that opportunity by checking out our new Netflix series “Headspace Guide To Meditation”  Want more Andy? Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mindfulness is not about eliminating the noise of life, but more about learning how to work skillfully within the surrounding noise of life.  Want more Andy? Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices