Comments on: The 10 Essential Rules for Slowing Down and Enjoying Life More http://zenhabits.net/2009/06/the-10-essential-rules-for-slowing-down-and-enjoying-life-more/ Simple Productivity Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:06:07 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Friday Favorites – June 26 — Daily Dwelling http://zenhabits.net/2009/06/the-10-essential-rules-for-slowing-down-and-enjoying-life-more/#comment-76226 Friday Favorites – June 26 — Daily Dwelling Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:04:38 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=3118#comment-76226 [...] The Ten Essential Rules for Slowing Down and Enjoying Life More by Zen Habits [...] [...] The Ten Essential Rules for Slowing Down and Enjoying Life More by Zen Habits [...]

]]> By: web tasarımı http://zenhabits.net/2009/06/the-10-essential-rules-for-slowing-down-and-enjoying-life-more/#comment-75296 web tasarımı Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:32:17 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=3118#comment-75296 I think I definitely have random rhythms which can be frustrating in a work environment I think I definitely have random rhythms which can be frustrating in a work environment

]]> By: Kim http://zenhabits.net/2009/06/the-10-essential-rules-for-slowing-down-and-enjoying-life-more/#comment-75278 Kim Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:51:17 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=3118#comment-75278 Great article!!! My friend and I played tennis, and we were rushing from place to place that day. He would constantly tell me I need to slow down driving, I was unconciously alway moving too fast. That evening he died of a masive heart attack at the age of 54. Need to say, I drive between 60 and 65 miles and hour and my entire life is now in slow motion. Life is so taken for granted and we are living for "TODAY" and we need to learn to enjoy every moment of it by living in the "NOW." Great article!!! My friend and I played tennis, and we were rushing from place to place that day. He would constantly tell me I need to slow down driving, I was unconciously alway moving too fast. That evening he died of a masive heart attack at the age of 54. Need to say, I drive between 60 and 65 miles and hour and my entire life is now in slow motion. Life is so taken for granted and we are living for “TODAY” and we need to learn to enjoy every moment of it by living in the “NOW.”

]]> By: Denise http://zenhabits.net/2009/06/the-10-essential-rules-for-slowing-down-and-enjoying-life-more/#comment-75202 Denise Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:53:46 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=3118#comment-75202 I agree with single-tasking. I am currently working in a corporate setting and I am detesting it. I do not like multi-tasking because it gives me anxiety attacks. I do not want to feel this way -- on edge and always tired. Single-tasking seems so much better. I can't wait to own my time. 15 more days to go!!! I agree with single-tasking. I am currently working in a corporate setting and I am detesting it. I do not like multi-tasking because it gives me anxiety attacks. I do not want to feel this way — on edge and always tired. Single-tasking seems so much better.

I can’t wait to own my time. 15 more days to go!!!

]]> By: Christian Russell http://zenhabits.net/2009/06/the-10-essential-rules-for-slowing-down-and-enjoying-life-more/#comment-75154 Christian Russell Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:31:16 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=3118#comment-75154 I find this to be so helpful. Concentration and focus bring your work to a higher level. You produce higher quality work when you slow down. Fast is valuable, so is slow. We need to be willing to do both. I've found that by slowing down, I get better at delegation and saying "no" to projects that are not particularly productive. I think many of us believe being busy means you're being productive. It's a shame when you work your tail off and still accomplish nothing. I find this to be so helpful. Concentration and focus bring your work to a higher level. You produce higher quality work when you slow down. Fast is valuable, so is slow. We need to be willing to do both. I’ve found that by slowing down, I get better at delegation and saying “no” to projects that are not particularly productive. I think many of us believe being busy means you’re being productive. It’s a shame when you work your tail off and still accomplish nothing.

]]> By: Use Wordpress? Use This To Keep Track of Things | Computer Realm http://zenhabits.net/2009/06/the-10-essential-rules-for-slowing-down-and-enjoying-life-more/#comment-75146 Use Wordpress? Use This To Keep Track of Things | Computer Realm Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:58:13 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=3118#comment-75146 [...] Lets face it, our lives are a lot more ‘faster’ than they were, this is mainly because of the continual developments in technology letting you multitask and make your time more productive, however things can get a little overwhelming sometimes which is why blogs on productivity are writing tips on how  to slow down your life. [...] [...] Lets face it, our lives are a lot more ‘faster’ than they were, this is mainly because of the continual developments in technology letting you multitask and make your time more productive, however things can get a little overwhelming sometimes which is why blogs on productivity are writing tips on how  to slow down your life. [...]

]]> By: Daily Dose – June 21 2009 – Sorting things out! | ENTmind http://zenhabits.net/2009/06/the-10-essential-rules-for-slowing-down-and-enjoying-life-more/#comment-75144 Daily Dose – June 21 2009 – Sorting things out! | ENTmind Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:34:03 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=3118#comment-75144 [...] The 10 Essential Rules for Slowing Down and Enjoying Life More by ZenHabits [...] [...] The 10 Essential Rules for Slowing Down and Enjoying Life More by ZenHabits [...]

]]> By: Take Time To Swing « Naples Girl Blog http://zenhabits.net/2009/06/the-10-essential-rules-for-slowing-down-and-enjoying-life-more/#comment-75127 Take Time To Swing « Naples Girl Blog Sun, 21 Jun 2009 03:46:52 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=3118#comment-75127 [...] I read “The 10 Essential Rules for Slowing Down and Enjoying Life More at Zen Habits.  Very good post.  In today’s fast paced world of “doing more with [...] [...] I read “The 10 Essential Rules for Slowing Down and Enjoying Life More at Zen Habits.  Very good post.  In today’s fast paced world of “doing more with [...]

]]> By: SAL-e http://zenhabits.net/2009/06/the-10-essential-rules-for-slowing-down-and-enjoying-life-more/#comment-75098 SAL-e Sat, 20 Jun 2009 13:45:33 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=3118#comment-75098 "7. Drive slower. Speedy driving is a pretty prevalent habit in our fast-paced world, but it’s also responsible for a lot of traffic accidents, stress, and wasted fuel. Instead, make it a habit to slow down when you drive. Appreciate your surroundings. Make it a peaceful time to contemplate your life, and the things you’re passing. Driving will be more enjoyable, and much safer. You’ll use less fuel too." #7 contradicts the #2. Be present. My observation is that almost all crashes are result of some kind of destruction. If you are going to drive, please pay attention to the road. If you want to self-reflect or observe scenery, please get a driver. Other wise you might kill some one. The speed is not primary cause for crashes. Statistics from German autobahns, where there is no speed limit, show that has fewer deaths then US freeways. Why? Because German drivers are better trained and very disciplined while driving. Distraction + Speed (higher then 3 mph) = BAD. “7. Drive slower. Speedy driving is a pretty prevalent habit in our fast-paced world, but it’s also responsible for a lot of traffic accidents, stress, and wasted fuel. Instead, make it a habit to slow down when you drive. Appreciate your surroundings. Make it a peaceful time to contemplate your life, and the things you’re passing. Driving will be more enjoyable, and much safer. You’ll use less fuel too.”

#7 contradicts the #2. Be present.

My observation is that almost all crashes are result of some kind of destruction. If you are going to drive, please pay attention to the road. If you want to self-reflect or observe scenery, please get a driver. Other wise you might kill some one.
The speed is not primary cause for crashes. Statistics from German autobahns, where there is no speed limit, show that has fewer deaths then US freeways. Why? Because German drivers are better trained and very disciplined while driving.
Distraction + Speed (higher then 3 mph) = BAD.

]]> By: “Got Launch?” http://zenhabits.net/2009/06/the-10-essential-rules-for-slowing-down-and-enjoying-life-more/#comment-75096 “Got Launch?” Sat, 20 Jun 2009 13:33:58 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=3118#comment-75096 [...] 10 essential rules for slowing down and enjoying life [...] [...] 10 essential rules for slowing down and enjoying life [...]

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