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Are These Three Words Ruining Your Life?


Article by Zen Habits contributor Jonathan Mead.
Have you ever been annoyed by a successful person, because you thought you were more intelligent than them? Maybe it was a boss. Maybe it was a political figure or a leader. It's especially maddening when this person is creating rules that dictate your life. I can definitely relate. I've had my share of bosses that I thought were less than... Read more »

The Mindfulness Guide for the Super Busy: How to Live Life to the Fullest


"Smile, breathe and go slowly." - Thich Nhat Hanh, Zen Buddhist monk
Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on Twitter.
The idea of being mindful -- being present, being more conscious of life as it happens -- seems a bit impossible to many of the super busy. But... Read more »

You’re Not Perfect, So What? Five Steps to Reclaim Your New Year’s Resolution


Editor's note: This is a guest post by Ian Newby-Clark of Bad Habits.
The New Year, Chinese or otherwise, has now passed. The parties, and any hangovers, are long gone. Unfortunately, for many of you, your New Year’s resolutions are only memories. The gym bag sits forlorn in the corner, the bean sprouts wilt in your fridge.... Read more »

Task Ninja: Form the Action Habit


Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on Twitter.
A lot of us get stuck in inaction --procrastinating, doing a lot of unimportant tasks to avoid the important stuff, worrying about failing or about being perfect, having a hard time starting, getting distracted, and so on. It's time to start... Read more »

How to Create the Abundance Mindset


Editor's note: This is a guest post from Steve of Freedom Education.
Give away what you got. It's not that complicated, really. But let's think for a minute; what do a great number of people do instead? When someone has a great idea, they hoard that idea.  They don't give it away.  They shelter... Read more »

Bad Habits Slap Us Down, but a Theme Encourages


Editor's note: This is a guest post from Karl Staib of Work Happy Now.
Productivity books and websites talk about creating habits that support a better life.
  • If you think positive then you'll have a better outlook on life.
  • If you exercise on a daily basis you'll have more energy.
  • If you stay organized... Read more »

    Two Simple Ways to Form New Habits Without Really Trying


    Editor's note: This is a guest post by Haider Al-Mosawi from Personal Growth Map.
    Forming new habits is often seen as a huge commitment that only a few fortunate souls - blessed with a naturally high dosage of willpower - can ever accomplish. The rest of us can only content ourselves with silly... Read more »

    How to Instill the Love of Reading – In Your Child, or Yourself


    "I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library." - Jorge Luis Borges
    Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on Twitter.
    A teen-ager wrote to me the other day, asking how he could build the habit of reading -- he spends too much time on Facebook... Read more »

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