headspace

American  

[hed-speys] / ˈhɛdˌspeɪs /

Or head space

noun

1. Informal. mental state; state of mind: He creates such profoundly rich creative universes, it truly feels like you enter a completely different headspace when you watch his shows.

   Doomscrolling all day puts me in a really bad headspace, so I try to stay away from all that negative news.

   He creates such profoundly rich creative universes, it truly feels like you enter a completely different headspace when you watch his shows.

2. Informal. quiet, private, or contemplative mood or frame of mind: I never listen to music when I’m jogging, since I run for headspace as much as for exercise.

   I spend a lot of the weekend in my own headspace, so I can’t really engage with anything much.

   I never listen to music when I’m jogging, since I run for headspace as much as for exercise.

3. headroom.

4. empty space left above the contents of a closed jar, can, or other container.

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Etymology

Origin of headspace

First recorded in 1800–10; head ( def. ) + space ( def. )

Example Sentences

How many people were in a headspace to appreciate those words, I wonder — either then, or when Smith went on to win Best Actor for his starring role in “King Richard”?

From Salon

So I’m not saying it will be easy, but I do think it will save you money and help you start this new chapter in a clearer headspace.

From MarketWatch

"My BMI was normal. I just wasn't in the right headspace to make a logical decision."

From BBC

Now we’re in the right headspace for me to offer some of my best tax-season tips as you listen to the song’s killer opening bass line.

From MarketWatch

“I think that’s why a lot of moms decided that we are going to step up and speak, because we are in the headspace of protecting our communities and protecting our children.”

From Salon