Create Exquisite Focus Amidst Chaos
I’ve worked with lots of incredible people who want to create something — whether it’s art, a book, a business, or some impact on the world.
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The Beauty of Conflict
Conflict. It’s a word that can strike fear into the hearts of many, especially those who consider themselves “spiritual” people. After all, isn’t the goal of spirituality to move beyond conflict and find inner peace? Conflict is not something to be feared or avoided. Conflict is a powerful aspect of human life to embrace and…
The Art of Effortless Decision Making
So many of us spend a ton of time and energy stuck in indecision — the stress and delays that come with this are quite incredible.
Spend Your Time Intentionally
I’ve seen a lot of people with goals about changing how they spend their time, things like: These are wonderful goals!
Essential Zen Habits of 2022
I’m publishing this a bit late (I usually post by the end of the year) but that is a good summary of 2022 for me: chaotic and messy, but still amazing.
Installing Acoustic Panels
One project that I’ve been wanting to do for a while was to add acoustic panels to my home studio and office. Acoustic panels absorb sound, so they can greatly help to reduce room echo. Some rooms in my house are very echoey, which can be noticeable when doing recordings or live calls in an…
What It’s Like Being Me
I love asking people this question: What is it really like being you? We can see how people speak and behave on the outside, but what do we know of their interior perspective?
Seeing the Gift
By Leo Babauta There are a number of common blockers for creating powerful change in your life: Each of these can derail your efforts to create something new. And to be clear, there is nothing wrong with any of these — they’re wonderfully human traits. But to create powerful change, we have to learn to work […]
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A Mindfulness Practice for Holiday Stress
By Leo Babauta The holidays can be stressful, with shopping, travel, family gatherings, extra busyness, winter storms, and more. The chaos of our lives plays out in sometimes heightened form over the season. In this post, I’m going to share the practice I’ve been using to deal with whatever stress has been arising in my […]
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Working Effectively When You’re Overwhelmed
I’ve noticed that so many people are feeling overwhelmed, scattered, and stressed – so much so that focus and effective work become incredibly difficult.