Author: Leo Babauta

  • Introduction: The only reason we struggle with habit change

    Introduction: The only reason we struggle with habit change

    The art of life lies in a constant readjustment to our surroundings. – Okakura Kakuzo There’s a projector in our minds, and it’s constantly playing a movie about how we’d like things to be, our ideals about the world, our expectations of how things will turn out, how others should be, how we should be.…

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions

    1. When is this book available? A: I finished the manuscript at the end of November 2015 and hope to get it published sometime in December 2015. 2. What formats will the book be available in? A: The book will be in paperback, Kindle, iBooks (epub) and PDF editions. 3. About how many pages will…

  • Table of Contents

    Table of Contents

    Introduction: The only reason we struggle with habit change How this book works Key Concepts to Know Part I: Creating a Habit How to choose a first habit Quitting habits vs. starting a positive habit Two questions before you start Week 1 focus: A slow start Week 2 focus: Mindful enjoyment Week 3 focus: Overcoming…

  • About the Author

    About the Author

    Leo Babauta is a simplicity blogger & author. He created Zen Habits, a blog with more than a million readers. Babauta is father of six children, and in 2010 moved from Guam to California, where he leads a simple life. He started Zen Habits to chronicle and share what he’s learned while changing a number of…