A Month of Reflection
We’re entering the last month of the year, and for many of us, it’s a darker and quieter season. It’s the perfect time for reflection.
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We’re entering the last month of the year, and for many of us, it’s a darker and quieter season. It’s the perfect time for reflection.
By Leo Babauta Sometimes we decide not to do something because it feels like there’s not enough time to do the task — it will take me 2 hours to work on that task, and I only have 20 minutes, so why bother starting? We do this kind of thing more than we realize — […]
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By Leo Babauta One of the biggest obstacles standing in the way of our personal progress is discouragement. Whether you’re trying to form a new habit (reading, meditation, exercise, waking early) or taking on a meaningful project, or just getting your life in order … discouragement is one of the biggest reasons you’ll get stopped. […]
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People often think, when they’re tired or don’t feel like doing a task (or a habit), that there are really only two choices.
How much of your day is spent either 1) trying to make yourself do something you really don’t want to do, or 2) avoiding doing that thing you don’t want to force yourself to do (and feeling guilty about it)?
Lately I’ve been waking up early (5:30am), because I traveled to London for a couple of weeks to lead a retreat, and my sleep schedule shifted.
I challenge you to do a test before you read the rest of this post (well OK, read the next two paragraphs then go do the challenge)
As I write this, I’m on a long plane ride — I’ve written many posts on planes and trains, and I find it actually much easier to write this way despite the shakiness of my laptop on these rides.
There is a power to our word that is very often underdeveloped — words are magic, and can create the world around us.
One of the best long-term things you can do for a happier life and better relationships is to cultivate a positive mindset.