Sometimes life throws you into a miserable situation, and it can seem pretty dark. By Leo Babauta from zenhabits.net Just a few examples of unhappy situations: You lost a loved one You received bad news Your finances are messed up You’re having a bad day at work Your partner is mad at you or has broken up with you You’re…
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A few nights ago, I was having dinner with my friend J.D., and he mentioned a guy who could do complex mathematical calculations in his head. J.D. said when the guy was asked how he could do such amazing calculations so quickly, the guy answered that he used a different part of his brain for math than most people do.…
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We all have a side of ourselves (or multiple sides) that we don’t want others to see. You might think of this as your “dark side,” or the Gollum in you (as my friend Adam calls it). By Leo Babauta by zenhabits.net It might be that you procrastinate, waste inordinate amounts of time on a certain site or game, drink…
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People usually succeed in the long run. by Steve Pavlina from stevepavlina.com/ This is the pattern I see in my long-term readers. They may take a while to get moving on their goals at first. They may endure some false starts and setbacks. They may procrastinate now and then. But if a goal is important to them, such as creating…
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I’m not obsessive about neatness, but I’ve learned ways of keeping my house neat and clean in a simple, stress-free way. I call it the “Clean-as-You-Go Principle.” By Leo Babauta from zenhabits.net That’s pretty self-explanatory, but of course I can’t resist going into the details. And also, I’ve found this principle to be great for other areas of my life:…
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In this article I’ll share some of the practical benefits of improving your mind management skills and some key benefits you can gain. This isn’t a how-to article. It’s an overview of some of the wonderful possibilities to explore. by Steve Pavlina from stevepavlina.com Mind Management Many people identify with their minds, treating their minds as synonymous with themselves. This…
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You haven’t been very productive lately, admit it. by Leo Babauta from zenhabits.net You’ve been watching too many videos, cruising your favorite social media, haven’t exercised in too long … you’re slipping, my friend. I’ve got the fix for you. Mini-missions. Here’s how it works: You set yourself a few mini-missions for the day. For example: 1) Write Zen Habits…
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The quality of your mind determines the quality of your life. If your thinking is foggy, unfocused, circular, or random, your results will reflect that. If your mind is sharp, focused, and clear, your results will reflect that too. by Steve Pavlina from stevepavlina.com If you care about having a good life, then care about cultivating a strong mind since a…
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Sometimes people use their job as their blanket excuse for not being in control of their schedule. “Oh… I can’t because I have a job,” is the main reason people give for not being able to do 30-day trials, experience extended travel, and do immersive deep dives. by Steve Pavlina from stevepavlina.com However, during periods without a job, these…
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Living a life of simplicity can be a beautiful thing. But simplifying itself can seem like an overwhelming process. by Leo Babauta zenhabits.net So I recommend simplicity in your simplifying. Instead of trying to simplify your whole life, tossing out all your clutter and paring your schedule to just meditation and writing your novel … how about just simplifying one…
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