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I feel like these apps are much like 24-hour gyms. The profits are because nobody uses them but says they will use them one day. I love the headspace story and

I feel like these apps are much like 24-hour gyms. The profits are because nobody uses them but says they will use them one day. I love the headspace story and the founder Andy Puddicombe. His mission is a real one of literally "spreading awareness" to everyone. I've had a subscription to headspace for over 3 years now(corporate discount) and used it tons when I first started to learn about meditation. However 3 years wiser, I realize that I don't need a guide and do it all myself. I forgot I was subscribed until I saw this! Much like exercise if you don't do it everyday, you get bored of it quickly. I really enjoyed the NBA series on headspace that I would use to kick-ass at work for awhile before I finished it and nothing else seemed interesting. I also used their sleepcasts for awhile when battling insomnia. I enjoyed them but then found myself able to fall asleep naturally because I changed my habits to work out more and would be physical tired by the end of the night. All in all, I think headspace can truly change your life. It just depends on how you decide to go about it. Meditation, awareness, mindfulness, and many of the skills it teaches are some of the most important skills to be getting accustomed to throughout one's life. I don't think I'll ever stop meditating or practicing in my life, but I am at the point where I no longer need these apps after 3 years.

TrueGeek 5y ago
The intro course in Headspace is amazing. I had to experience with meditation and Andy really explained it well. It completely changed what I thought meditation was. But then, afterwards, he made it so simple I didn’t need the app at all. You’re right about his story. His book is great, simply for the first quarter where he tells how he got where he is.
- thenerdhead 5y ago
  Exactly! I think headspace ran out of Andy content and so did my interest after that!
- lstamour 5y ago
  If you like the book, you’ll love the audiobook. Same content, but Andy reads it. It’s a great listen, especially if you haven’t read the book before. That said, the book is simply presented and somewhat repetitive, so the material doesn’t exactly stand up to repeated listens much. But it’s still fun :) The Headspace Guide to Mindfulness & Meditation audiobook by Andy Puddicombe https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/andy-puddicombe/the-headspace-guide-to-mindfulness-meditation/9781444737189 https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/andy-puddicombe/the-headsp... (can be found on Audible, Kobo, Audiobooks.com etc.) Has a few guided meditations at the end of the audiobook, though you might also get some value from the various ones posted for free by Headspace on their social media: https://youtube.com/c/headspace https://youtube.com/c/headspace

TrueGeek 5y ago

The intro course in Headspace is amazing. I had to experience with meditation and Andy really explained it well. It completely changed what I thought meditation was. But then, afterwards, he made it so simple I didn’t need the app at all. You’re right about his story. His book is great, simply for the first quarter where he tells how he got where he is.

thenerdhead 5y ago
Exactly! I think headspace ran out of Andy content and so did my interest after that!
lstamour 5y ago
If you like the book, you’ll love the audiobook. Same content, but Andy reads it. It’s a great listen, especially if you haven’t read the book before. That said, the book is simply presented and somewhat repetitive, so the material doesn’t exactly stand up to repeated listens much. But it’s still fun :) The Headspace Guide to Mindfulness & Meditation audiobook by Andy Puddicombe https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/andy-puddicombe/the-headspace-guide-to-mindfulness-meditation/9781444737189 https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/andy-puddicombe/the-headsp... (can be found on Audible, Kobo, Audiobooks.com etc.) Has a few guided meditations at the end of the audiobook, though you might also get some value from the various ones posted for free by Headspace on their social media: https://youtube.com/c/headspace https://youtube.com/c/headspace