Forcing Yourself to Do a Task vs. Letting Yourself Off the Hook

By Leo Babauta People often think, when they’re tired or don’t feel like doing a task…

Unlock a Richer Life by Embracing Your Limits

Sixteen years ago, we made a decision to remove the unneeded physical possessions from our lives.…

Anne Lamott and Josh Waitzkin (#756)

This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and…

Why I Deprioritized Myself and What I Now Know About Boundaries

“If you do not have needs, you once did.” ~ Marshall Rosenberg When I was born,…

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ann Miura-Ko (#754)

This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and…

How to Find Your Ikigai (and More Purpose and Joy)

“We all have two lives. The second one starts when we realize that we only have…

The Powerful Effect of Bringing Play Into Your Life

By Leo Babauta How much of your day is spent either 1) trying to make yourself…

How to Know When You Are “Spaving” (and Practical Ways to Stop)

“Beware of little expenses; a small leak will sink a great ship.” –Benjamin Franklin Have you…

11 Simple Ways to Nurture Meaningful Connections Offline

“Turn off your email; turn off your phone; disconnect from the Internet; figure out a way…

How to Navigate Loss and Fear and Emerge Resilient

“New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings.” ~Lao Tzu Sailing on a beautiful day in…