Zen Habits Podcast

There's a layer underneath doing and thinking that most people have very little awareness of, and so they can't do much about it if they're stuck. In this episode, Leo looks at the ways of being, and how it's probably the most important thing when it comes to changing our lives. Topics Covered Leo's reflection on the of podcasting process, and how he’s learning The collaborative effort behind the...

We can create an empowered relationship to accountability, to create greater leadership in our lives. In this episode, Leo looks at how to create accountability that's effective, and shares examples of how he's used it in his life. Topics Covered How we have different relationships to accountability, ranging from disempowered to empowered Coercing oneself to be disciplined can lead to issues when...

In everything we do, we can feel lit up and feel meaning ... or we can feel a sense of obligation, victimhood, discouragement. The difference is how we're relating to what we're doing — in an empowered or disempowered way. In this episode, Leo looks at how to create a new, empowered relationship to your purpose project. Topics Covered The concept of empowered versus disempowered relationships with...

Let's talk about how to take your purpose project and turn it into action with focus sessions ... and how to work with the resistance that comes up. In this episode, Leo looks at how to set up effective focus sessions, and how to embrace the resistance and fear that inevitably comes with meaningful work. Topics Covered The importance of "focus sessions" for our purpose projects How to set up effec...

Take the inspiration & possibility we discussed in the last episode ... and merge it with commitment and structure to create an even more powerful approach. In this episode, Leo looks at how we can choose into structure & commitment from an inspired place. Topics Covered The importance of commitment and structure in pursuing meaningful projects The tendency to procrastinate and delay impor...

Taking on a meaningful project where you're facing resistance ... do you just force yourself because you feel like you should, or because you want to be disciplined? This works in the short term, but not the long term. We will give up eventually, and feel like we failed. In this episode, Leo looks at how to work from a more inspired place. Topics Covered The common approach of forcing oneself to w...

How do we choose what to focus on? We can get caught up in indecision and overthinking things, and decision-making can be really difficult. In this season, Leo asks you to play along and focus on a project where you'll work with fear and resistance. But how do you choose a project? We'll take a look not only at how to choose a project, but how to choose anything. And how choosing from the heart (o...

What meaningful work do you want to do in the world? So many of us want to live our purpose. We have valuable gifts to offer. But fear and resistance keep us from taking action. And Season One of this podcast is about moving through the discomfort and finally tackling that important project you’ve been putting off. So, how can you play along and truly be a part of The Zen Habits Podcast? On this i...

Hosted by Leo Babauta, the Zen Habits Podcast explores the power of ritual in support of your greatest purpose, taking on meaningful work, and creating more impact through daily action. Connect with Leo Zen Habits Youtube channel X (Twitter) Instagram Zen Habits Facebook Group Tiktok channel Email leo@zenhabits.net Resources The Fearless Living Academy Credits Intro music composition : Salem...