This is Duke Pasquini.  I had a heart attack an have been unable to post to Zen Habits Radio.  I’m not sure when I will be well enough to do so, but will begin again when I am able.  I just wanted our loyal followers to know we will be continuing as soon as I […]

The Biggest Reason We Don’t Stay on a Regular Exercise Habit BY LEO BABAUTA There are so many benefits to exercise, from cancer prevention to brain health, from heart health to better weight management, from stronger bones to less stress and more happiness … so why is it so hard for most people to stick […]

The Get Fit For Summer Exercise Challenge BY LEO BABAUTA I’m a big fan of exercise challenges. I’ve used challenges to change my health and fitness habits, including: Pushup challenges with my wife kids Burpee challenge with a friend Online group exercise challenges Workout and diet challenges with my wife (we got rewards if […]

The Face Everything Technique: Why Avoiding Difficulties Doesn’t Work BY LEO BABAUTA We are, all of us, amazing at avoiding things. Our minds are less “thinking machines” than they are “avoiding machines.” And the incredible thing is that we aren’t even usually aware that we’re avoiding thinking about something. I’ll give you a few examples: […]

This Moment is Enough BY LEO BABAUTA I was in a plane descending into Portland for a quick stopover, and I gazed upon a brilliant pink sunrise over blue and purple mountains, and my heart ached. Instinctively, I looked over to Eva to share this breath-taking moment, but she was sleeping. I felt incomplete, not being […]

Relationship Salve: The Practice of Intentional Dialogues BY LEO BABAUTA A couple months ago, I started a daily practice with my wife Eva called the Intentional Dialogue process, aimed at helping us become better at talking about difficult issues. Now, Eva and I have a great marriage, and we love each other deeply. But like any […]

How to Develop an Awesome Sense of Direction BY LEO BABAUTA It’s strange, but I’ve discovered I have a better sense of direction than many people — when I travel, it doesn’t take that long for me to figure out the lay of the land, and soon I’m walking around almost like a local. But I’ve […]

Set Powerful Deadlines BY LEO BABAUTA This week, I am cramming out work, because I’m leaving on a cruise that’s going to last almost a month. I am not usually this productive, but I’m really killing it because I want to get all my work done before I leave. On the cruise, I have two […]

The Downward & Upward Spiral of Health & Productivity BY LEO BABAUTA The bad news about health and productivity habits is that if you start to slip up, things can slowly spiral downward. If you are tired, you can’t focus on your important work, you don’t make time for exercise or cooking healthy food, so […]

The Spring Healthy Eating Challenge BY LEO BABAUTA With New Year’s Resolutions a fading memory, it’s time to renew your focus on eating healthy again. With that in mind, I’m announcing a Spring Healthy Eating Challenge. It’s designed to help you change your eating for the better, making small changes, and doing it with friends […]