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By Leo Babauta The amount of time we spend fretting over what path to take, when we’re feeling uncertain, can sometimes be staggering. We’re entering into unknown territory, and we don’t know how to proceed. It happens all the time for many of us: we start a new job, launch a new venture, change careers, […]
By Leo Babauta I spoke with someone who so beautifully explained their biggest problem that I had to stop and catch my breath. It spoke to the human condition incredibly well. Some of the things they mentioned: I’ve been so frustrated with myself lately that I find myself fighting back tears. I feel confused and […]
More often than not we tend to overcomplicate things. I tend to overcomplicate things; I don’t mean to project that onto you. This happens to be the third or fourth draft (I’ve lost count) of this post. One that I started over two weeks ago and have been searching for the right words ever since. […]
By Leo Babauta A couple days ago, I invited you to join me in the Get Fit & Active Challenge in Sea Change … today, I’m going to invite you to something very different from that. It’s called the Create Fearlessly Challenge, and it’s a part of my Fearless Training Program. It’s for anyone who […]
By Leo Babauta My friends, it’s time to start moving. We have the energy of the New Year and a fresh start — let’s actually start getting active and fit. I invite you to join me and other members of my Sea Change Program in the Get Active & Fit Challenge. We’re starting this week […]
By Leo Babauta It’s the end of the 2010s, and it’s been quite a decade for Zen Habits. I’ve grown the blog, discarded ads, simplified to a minimalist design, wrote & published numerous books and courses, formed two programs (Sea Change and Fearless Training), and grew my mission. Read more about my decade in review […]
By Leo Babauta Why do we get angry or frustrated or disappointed in other people in our lives? Be honest — it happens to all of us, right? Other people can seem rude, frustrating, untrustworthy, inconsiderate, hurtful. And while there is no excuse for abusive or hurtful behavior, a lot of the time, the real […]
By Leo Babauta As you consider a loving gift to give those you care deeply about, you might be feeling the pressure of finding a last-minute gift … I’d like to suggest a digital gift to help them change their lives. A lot of people we care about are looking to change their habits, shift […]
By Leo Babauta It seems to me that being behind on all the things you need to do has become (or perhaps always has been) a part of our basic human condition. I don’t know anyone who feels they’re completely on top of things. Most of the time, we feel behind — too many things […]
By Leo Babauta December can be a cold and dark month for many people, a time of lowered energy while still being very busy. For that reason, I find that’s an amazing time for: Retreat: Take a little time out of my busy year for a little quiet solitude and turning inward, creating space for […]