Learning how to meditate means accepting that our minds won’t go quiet the moment we sit and close our eyes. So if we can’t just clear the mind on-demand, how are we ever going to relax? In this animation Headspace co-founder, Andy Puddicombe likens the practice of meditation to sitting by the side of a road, with instructions to watch the traffic. How do we stop ourselves getting caught up with the thoughts? It’s a question of perspective.

Are you trying too hard? We're often taught in life that the more effort we put in, the more we'll get out. It turns out meditation is the exception to that rule.

Noting is a techniques to help you train your mind. Rather than trying to create calm by stamping out thoughts or feelings, this simple strategy helps us to acknowledge them before returning to the object of focus.

There’s a bit of curiosity, wonder, and delight that comes from meditating with Beginner’s Mind. You allow yourself to enjoy the experience without any preconceptions or assumptions, with no idea what you’ll find or what the outcome will be. It’s a freeing, nonjudgmental exploration of the mind.

Is “doing the most” always the best? Headspace coach Neca offers advice to a self-described overachieving employee on how to preserve mental and emotional well-being by setting healthy boundaries and learning to let go of an “I can do it all” mentality. This can help reduce stress and prevent burnout.

Being a great leader doesn’t mean accommodating your employees’ every need. In this episode, Headspace coach Neca helps an overwhelmed boss learn how to effectively communicate boundaries to workers while still keeping the door open.