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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You might be surprised how often we’re resisting life. by Leo Babauta from zenhabits.net If you assess your body right now, I bet you can find some kind of tension or tightness. For me, it’s often in my chest, but sometimes it’s in my jaw, face, neck or shoulders. Where does this tightness come from? We’re struggling against something — perhaps…
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Say thank you to everything and everyone, even to your grief and those who frustrate you. Ask how you want to use this gift of a day. See this moment as the most important moment in the world, and don’t wait to be happy. Do every task out of love for someone else, and yourself. To make better habits, put…
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