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217 posts

2024

May

03

The Chaos & Abundance of Spring

April

05

Cultivate a Positive Mindset

March

04

How to Develop a Strong Sense of Self

February

16

Why I Am Vegan (and how to make it easy)

2023

March

17

Everyday Wonder

2021

March

13

Allowing Ourselves to Feel Joy During the Day

2014

July

21

How to Be Prepared for Anything

18

Turn Toward the Problem

15

The End of the Day Philosophy

11

The Painful Beauty of Impermanence

09

How to Change Other People

June

16

Why We Have Regret

May

30

Creating a Lovely Morning

16

The Gift

05

Love Notes

April

28

The Miracle of the Self-Compassion Habit

21

The Reality of This Moment

14

On Making It Through Tough Journeys

08

What to Think About During Exercise

05

You'll Be OK

March

31

A Call for Compassion for the Defenseless

26

You're Not Worse Than Other People

24

Being Mindful of Your Stress

21

What if You Didn't Have to Worry About Yourself?

12

Becoming Emotionally Self-Reliant

07

The Busy Person's Guide to Reducing Stress

February

27

Fear is the Root of Your Problems

24

This Moment

19

The 3 Do-What-You-Love Conundrums

January

27

Letting Go of Judging People

21

Become Happy in the Face of Physical Misery

13

Zen Productivity

10

When You're Feeling Self-Doubt & a Lack of Motivation

07

The Child That Holds Us Back

2013

December

26

The Fear of Being Alone

19

Things Every Man Should Own

13

A Method to Find Balance

November

19

Jealousy & Suffering

07

Developing Selfless Compassion

October

30

12 Indispensable Mindful Living Tools

17

3 Little Tricks to Deal With People Who Offend You

07

My Pursuit of the Art of Living

03

A Month Without TV or Video

September

20

The Time to Shut Down

18

The Pain & Beauty of Life Changes

13

Zen Mountain: Leave It All Behind

02

The Thinking Habit That Changed My Life

August

28

Liking Healthy Foods is a Choice

16

Travel Lessons with My Family

08

The Fear of Being Found a Fraud

05

The Flexible Mind

July

22

Living the Quiet Life

09

The Habits of Happiness

June

26

I Failed

20

Vegan Guide to San Francisco

17

The Futility of Comparing Yourself to Others

16

A Secret to Dad Greatness

03

Working with the Obstacles in Your Path

May

23

The Little Book of Contentment

16

5 Lessons in Contentment from Billionaires Warren Buffett & Charlie Munger

13

Smile in Each Moment

10

A Guide to Practical Compassion

April

22

Flowing with the Stresses of Kids (or anyone else)

March

12

How to Stick to a Habit When Life Falls Apart

08

Zen Mind in the Middle of Chaos & Stress

05

Create a Sacred Space in Your Heart

February

28

Creating the Genuine Connections We Long For

15

The 7 Habits of Calmness

2012

December

21

The Other Person is Never the Problem

14

28 Brilliant Tips for Living Life

07

The Little Trick to Make Any Moment Better

November

16

Shaken By Life's Beauty, Shaken

October

01

How to Wait Less

September

24

Finding Peace with Uncertainty

22

The Only Way to Respond to Life

07

A Primer on Full-Screen Living

04

Mindful Simplicity: Decluttering, Cleaning & Leaving No Trace

August

31

Happiness is Uncovering What You Already Have

24

How to Become Open to Life

14

An Intentional Life

July

06

Why Killing Time Isn't a Sin

June

29

The Wisdom of Allowing Things to Happen

08

The Most Important Skill to Master

01

Infusing Play into Mundane Tasks

May

25

Beating the Anxiety of Online Reading

18

The Little Guide to Contentedness

07

How to Live Well

April

30

The 39th Lesson

09

How to Meditate Daily

05

How to Beat the Exhaustiveness of Stressful Work

February

09

The Pause Upon Which All Else Relies

2011

December

13

Quashing the Self-Improvement Urge

06

Kids Who Are Gift-less are Gifted

November

22

The No New Gifts Holiday Challenge

October

10

7 Little Things That Make Life Effortless

07

The Voice of Patience

August

27

The Tragedy of Missing Out

12

The Amazing Power of Being Present

July

13

How to Be Happy Anytime

07

The Zen Habits of Teen-agers

June

29

Toss Your Expectations Into the Ocean

01

The Comparison Trap

April

30

38 Life Lessons I've Learned in 38 Years

25

Breaking Free From Consumerist Chains

March

31

The Art of Handling Criticism Gracefully

18

9 Mindfulness Rituals to Make Your Day Better

January

18

Finding the Elusive Work-Life Balance

2010

December

05

Get Inspired

October

18

Why I don't care about success

September

29

You're Already Perfect

August

27

A Brief Guide to Life

May

07

Kindfully + Mindfully

April

29

The Elements of Living Lightly

05

34 Little Ways to Share With the World

March

26

The Barefoot Philosophy

15

How to Be a Positive Person, in Under 300 Words

2009

December

14

How to Be Mindful During the Holidays, in 350 words

October

23

How to Give Yourself to Whatever the Moment Brings, and Forget Stress

14

Life is Poetry

September

16

How to Be Childlike

August

26

Get Less Done: Stop Being Productive and Enjoy Yourself

July

23

Accept What Is -- Don't Judge as Good or Bad

16

A Beautiful Method to Find Peace of Mind

06

Love Life, Not Stuff

05

Breathe

June

25

All the Advice on Happiness You'll Ever Need in One Post

11

The 10 Essential Rules for Slowing Down and Enjoying Life More

May

21

How to Let Go and Forgive

April

29

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

22

A Guide to Beating the Fears That Are Holding You Back

14

5 Tiny Steps to Quit Being Such a Jerk

07

How to Find Your Amazing Work

March

26

The Cure for What Ails You: How to Beat the Misery of Discontentment

09

Steps Towards a More Sustainable Life of Less

February

27

Why You Should Think About Encouraging Others to Be Brilliant

24

10 Ways to Beat the "Can't Get No Satisfaction" Syndrome

23

Let the World Pass You By

17

Finding the Natural Rhythms and Flows of Working

15

The Joys of Moving, the Comfort of Friends and Family

10

Conquer the Fears Lurking in the Dark Corners of Your Mind

January

28

What Would You Do If You Only Had a Short Time to Live?

22

On Compassion Towards Our Children

19

On Compassion Towards Animals

12

The Lazy Manifesto: Do Less. Then, Do Even Less.

05

The Single Secret to Making 2009 Your Best Year Ever

2008

December

31

My Four Commandments

November

25

A Time for Gratitude

06

How To Find That Elusive Balance Between Work and Life

October

27

8 Tremendously Important Ways That Gratitude Can Change Your Life

05

10 Simple Ways to Live a Less Stressful Life

01

Success Isn't a Competition: Boosting Others Helps You in the Long Run

September

25

Attack Your Limitations: Turn Your Weaknesses Into Strengths

14

Sound of Silence: How to Find Some Quietude in Your Life

01

6 Questions to Ask Yourself to Get the Most Out of Life

August

25

Life's Enough: Stop Comparing Yourself to Others

14

What's Wrong With the World? Not a Damn Thing

10

32 Ways to Make Someone Happy Today

08

The Five Things You Need to Know About Finding the Work You Love

July

30

Notes on Life: Positive Thinking, Speeding, "Flow" in Meetings, Reading with My Kids

23

Reclaim Your Time: 20 Great Ways to Find More Free Time

16

The Only Guide to Happiness You'll Ever Need

14

How to Connect With Humanity When You Feel All Alone

06

15 Tips for Becoming as Patient as Job

May

23

25 Ways to Help a Fellow Human Being Today

19

Questions and Answers on Compassion with the Dalai Lama

15

A Letter to My Son, on Starting Out In Life

April

24

The Seven Deadly Sins of a Relationship

23

Simple Manifesto: Break Free from the Tyranny of the Clock

02

The Incredible Power of Contentment

March

09

Make Today Your Personal Miracle

04

Flip Your Karma: 8 Tricks to Turn the Bad Into the Awesome

February

27

12 Practical Steps for Learning to Go With the Flow

21

The Zen Habits Handbook for Life

17

20 Things I Wish I Had Known When Starting Out in Life

13

10 Tips for Life's Greatest Challenge: Love Thy Enemy

05

A Simple Guide to Being Present for the Overworked and Overwhelmed

03

17 Unbeatable Ways to Create a Peaceful, Relaxed Workday

January

16

A Guide to Cutting Back When You Feel Overwhelmed

02

7 Essential Tips to Make 2008 Your Best Year Ever

2007

December

26

How to Survive (and Thrive) During the Holidays When You Feel Alone

13

15 Can't-Miss Ways to Declutter Your Mind

09

25 Killer Actions to Boost Your Self-Confidence

06

Wake Up: A Guide to Living Your Life Consciously

05

How Many Hours Are In Your Day?

02

Top 10 Most Hilarious YouTube Videos

November

29

Faith in Humanity: How to Bring People Closer, and Restore Kindness

28

Unproductivity: 8 Fantabulous Ways to Make the Most of Your Laziest Days

15

Escape Your Location: How to Become Free From the Office

08

10 Simple, Sure-fire Ways to Make Today Your Best Day Ever

02

10 Great Ways to Show You're Grateful Today

October

18

A Simple Method to Avoid Being Judgmental (yes, that means you!)

11

30 Frugal Gift Ideas to Show You Appreciate Someone

04

How to Give Kind Criticism, and Avoid Being Critical

September

27

How to Accept Criticism with Grace and Appreciation

13

Why Living a Life of Gratitude Can Make You Happy

06

Design Your Life: What Would You Do If You Had Nothing To Do?

August

30

Get Off Your Butt: 16 Ways to Get Motivated When You're in a Slump

22

Peaceful Simplicity: How to Live a Life of Contentment

July

26

18 Practical Tips for Living the Golden Rule

19

75 Simple Pleasures to Brighten Your Day

12

5 Inspirations for Being in the Moment

June

28

A Guide to Escaping Materialism and Finding Happiness

15

5 Powerful Reasons to Drive Slower, and How to Do It

08

Can You Spot These 10 Thinking Sins?

04

A Guide to Cultivating Compassion in Your Life, With 7 Practices

May

28

Handbook for Life: 52 Tips for Happiness and Productivity

20

The Key to Dying Happy

April

26

12 Ways to Decompress after High Stress

23

Top 10 Ways to Reduce Your Work Week

22

Inspiration file: Positive thinking when faced with life crisis

06

Calm as a Monk: How Equanimity Can Save Your Sanity

March

23

The Three Secrets to Happiness

18

The Art of Doing Nothing

09

Pretend You're Who You Want to Be

02

Spend time with family and loved ones

February

26

Are Your Days Crazy? Take Control

23

Savor the Little Things

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