Wise Life Lessons

Creating Sacred Focus

By Leo Babauta Our focus during the day is almost always muddled. We switch between everything, and at any given 5-minute period, most of us would often be hard-pressed to say what we’re focusing on. That’s not how our minds work most of the time. It’s no wonder we struggle to face things that are…

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A Guide to Practicing Trust

By Leo Babauta At the core of a lot of our difficulties is a lack of trust — especially trust in ourselves. Think about these common difficulties that most of us face: What to focus on: We don’t trust our hearts to choose what we’d like to work on right now. Indecision: We get stuck…

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Moving Lightly Through the World

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The Ridiculous Effectiveness of Singleminded Devotion to a Purpose

By Leo Babauta People I’ve been coaching lately have been stuck in indecision about what purpose they should pursue. At this kind of crossroads, we can become plagued by doubt. And that makes sense: if you’re not sure what your purpose is, then going after a single choice can feel really uncertain. How do I…

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Moving From Desire to Action

By Leo Babauta I’ve been noticing lately how much of our lives is spent wanting to do something, wishing we could do something … but struggling to move into action. What’s the struggle to make this transition all about? And how can we more consciously make the transition into action? Let’s look at a couple…

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Creating Sacred Focus

A Guide to Practicing Trust

Moving Lightly Through the World

The Ridiculous Effectiveness of Singleminded Devotion to a Purpose

Moving From Desire to Action

How to Overcome Perfectionism During the Learning Curve

How to Overcome Perfectionism During the Learning Curve

How to Be a Courageous Giver

How to Be a Courageous Giver

How to Be Successful on Your Own Terms