When we’re faced with difficult things, it’s natural to want to spend time alone and avoid other people to process our thoughts and feelings. In this calming visualization, Headspace Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher Sam Snowden gently teaches us to take control over how we respond after challenging events. In this guided meditation, we’ll learn how to give our reactions to tough events space to breathe and practice self-compassion so that we can make a wise decision for our next steps. Watch more from Headspace: • How Can I Practice Mindfulness if I’m… Subscribe to the Headspace channel: / @headspace