When we release our grip on how things should be, we create space. A space where understanding deepens, expectations soften, and life becomes easier to meet, just as it is.
How to Develop a Mind That Clings to Nothing • zenhabits.net/nothing
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I’ll be hosting a live Q&A on YouTube this month, and I’d love to hear from you. What are you most curious about? What are the challenges you’re facing, the practices you’d like to go deeper into, or the themes you want me to explore?
I’ll choose some of your questions to guide the session, and I’ll also be answering questions from the live chat.
Drop your questions here ➜ zenhabits.net/ask-leo (or in the comments!)
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The peace you’re looking for isn’t far. It’s in this moment, underneath the noise, ready to be noticed.
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How we feel shapes what we’re able to do. Tired, scattered, discouraged — these states pull us off course. With practice, we can shift into a mindset that supports our work and values.
The Discipline of Mastering Mental States • zenhabits.net/mentalstates
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This moment doesn’t need to be different. Let your breath anchor you in the simplicity of what is.
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Most breaks don’t restore us, they distract us. True rest asks us to slow down, be still, and give ourselves the kind of pause that nourishes, replenishes, and brings us back to life.
The Lost Art of True Rest • zenhabits.net/resting
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Clutter isn’t just stuff on your shelves — it’s anything that crowds your attention, your time, your energy. Clearing it out makes space for what really matters to you.
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What would it feel like to start your day with a deep sense of calm, and know you could return to it no matter what happens?
In my upcoming YouTube Live, I’ll guide you through practical techniques that make this possible. We’ll explore how to practice peace before the chaos hits, and how to find stillness even in discomfort.
Join me this Sunday at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET.
Hit ‘Notify Me’ in the link below so you don’t miss it!
🟡 youtube.com/live/7st7zuZClgk
See you there!
— Leo
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Some days you just don’t want to do the thing — the writing, the workout, the uncomfortable task on your list. The practice is to open yourself to it and show up anyway. Even when it’s hard.
Showing Up Even When You're Not Feeling It • zenhabits.net/feeling-it
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Presence doesn’t just slow life down — it opens space for joy. Not in the future, not “someday,” but right here.
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The official channel for Zen Habits, created by Leo Babauta. We'll explore facing resistance, fear and uncertainty around your meaningful work.
8 August 2023