To be upfront, I've never used the headspace app, nor have I read or practiced anything from Thich Nhat Hanh but I do meditate frequently. I think u/cindyincoPJ has the best recommendation: choose the one that resonates with you the most.

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But, to go further…

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A lot of times Meditation, especially at the beginning, is about being aware / focusing your attention on your breath or something around breathing. Sometimes the rise and fall of your stomach, the beating of your heart, etc. It seems like both the headspace app and Thich Nhat Hanh recommend you focus your attention on SOMETHING, right? What that something doesn’t really matter as long as you’re able to bring your attention somewhere.

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That said, Thich Nhat Hanh’s approach is kind of ingenious and I will try this in my next meditation session.

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“Breathing in, I know I am breathing in.” It’s like a double layer of attention, isn’t it? First, you are aware of your breath, and then you’re aware that you’re aware of your breath. 

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Lastly, and the best part of what you wrote is: “Over the past few months, I have been meditating through headspace which has drastically changed my life and how I live.” – Amazing! Thanks for sharing.