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I'm Dacker Keltenner. welcome to Happiness Break, a series by the Science of Happiness. Today we're going to take a little break by making space for ourselves.

This means giving ourselves the permission to let go of self-judgment just for a few minutes and approach our

needs with more compassion.

Research shows that when we practice self-compassion, we're less likely to feel anxious and

distressed and much more likely to feel happy and resilient.

We know this kind of mindful slowing down can help regulate your heart rate, reduce inflammation that's caused by stress, and improve sleep.

Guiding us in today's Making Space Meditation is Alex L.

Alex is a breathwork coach, restorative writing teacher, and the author of How We Heal. heal.

Hello, everyone. I am so honored to be here with you.

In today's meditation, we are going to be exploring what it means to make space in our lives and get rooted in clarity.

As we prepare for our time together, I'd like for you to think about where you want more clarity in your life.

What do you want to breathe into?

What do you want to breathe into? What do you want to make space for?

Let's dive right in.

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