Bookmarks: Zen Habits blog on how to manage stress
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Zen habits
At times, yoga and meditation are not easy to perceive outside their mystical reputation. It is close to you or not, both of which can enrich the mind and give practical advice for each day. Meditation is a great "exercise" for the brain and a way to get rid of anxiety. The principles of Zen Buddhism can be used in everyday life to clean the home of unnecessary things or learn how to effectively allocate time. Zen Habits blog is about that. Its creator, Californian Leo Babauta, writes in simple language, in an ironic and relaxed manner, because reading it is simple and pleasant, even if your English is not perfect, and your attitude is skeptical.
Simple life hacking and useful tips on stress management, dealing with anxiety, organizing your working space and creating a healthy attitude to sports will be useful to each of us. Zen Habits is far from the attitudes of positive psychology, which do not always work. The author of the blog intelligently introduces the ideas of Zen Buddhism into everyday life and explains in popular terms that acceptance does not mean satisfaction, and peace does not necessarily coexist with joy. For example, to cope with the tasks of not liking, according to Leo, it is important to "take the slop" and force yourself to work without distraction, at least ten minutes.
The author suggests “taking a course on mental coolness”, learning to control the internal dialogue, sometimes consisting of obsessive thoughts, and considers the ability to relax to be one of the most important life skills. A blog makes it clear how many people experience the same difficulties every day. It turns out the effect of "two in one": emotional support and guidance to action. The visual component is a separate bonus. After hundreds of pages with flashy ads and a bright design, a simple interface on a white background soothes no less than the breathing exercises described in Zen Habbits.
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