Learn about the concept of focus sessions and how they can improve productivity. Discover common ways people hinder their progress and how to overcome them. Explore strategies for working with resistance and pushing beyond limits. Manage nervousness and anxiety by noticing physical sensations and using the breath. Embrace the unknown during focus sessions to find courage, practice, play, and create art.

In this episode, Leo discusses the importance of commitment and structure in pursuing meaningful projects. He explores various forms of structure, including setting specific timeframes and establishing accountability measures. Leo emphasizes the significance of writing down commitments and sharing them with others. He also highlights the importance of practicing commitment and devotion in pursuing meaningful work.

Explore the concept of finding inspiration and motivation for meaningful projects, moving from coercion to internal inspiration. Learn how to keep your vision and possibility in focus to combat resistance and feel connected to the project's purpose. Discover the importance of creating internal inspiration, finding your deeper reasons, and practicing this process daily to foster a more fulfilling way of living and working.

The podcast explores the process of choosing a project and the power of choosing from the heart. It discusses the consequences of indecision and choosing multiple things at once. The host emphasizes the importance of devoting oneself to a project and pouring one's full heart into it. The distinction between choosing and deciding is explored, and the podcast encourages listeners to calm their fears and learn to trust their intuition when making choices.

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 inaugural episode of the podcast, I describe how the meaning behind the title ‘Zen Habits’ has deepened since I started the blog of the same name 17 years ago.I explain why the first season of the podcast is focused on doing hard things that are meaningful to you and challenge you to play along by choosing a project to do as you listen over the next four months.Listen in for insight on how to get involved in the Zen Habits Podcast and learn how this show can support you in pursuing meaningful work—even when it scares you.Topics Covered• How the meaning behind Zen Habits has deepened since I started the blog 17 years ago• Why the first season of the podcast is focused on doing hard things that are meaningful to you• Some of the topics we’ll cover in Season One of the Zen Habits Podcast• Why I’m asking you to choose a project to do over the course of the next 4 months• How listeners can get involved by submitting questions, sharing your stories or participating in live coaching on the podcast• Sharing the podcast with others who want to do their own purposeful work in the world• The meaningful work I’m taking on as my project over the next 4 monthsConnect with LeoZen HabitsYoutube channelX (Twitter) InstagramZen Habits Facebook GroupTiktok channelEmail leo@zenhabits.netResourcesThe Fearless Living AcademyCreditsIntro music composition: Salem Beladonna & Robrecht DumareyEditor: Justin Cruz

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 LeoZen HabitsYoutube channelX (Twitter) InstagramZen Habits Facebook GroupTiktok channelEmail leo@zenhabits.netResourcesThe Fearless Living AcademyCreditsIntro music composition: Salem Beladonna & Robrecht DumareyEditor: Justin Cruz