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...
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"Smile, breathe and go slowly." - Thich Nhat Hanh, Zen Buddhist monk
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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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.
