1383: Get to the Root of Work Stress by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Work-Life Balance

Published: July 14, 2024, 7 a.m.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.\nEpisode 1383:\nStress is a common experience for anyone working in various fields, but Leo Babauta from Zen Habits explains that much of this stress stems from our attachment to ideals. By recognizing our unrealistic expectations and learning to embrace life's uncertainties, we can reduce stress and find peace in the present moment.\nRead along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/workstress/\nQuotes to ponder:\n"This ideal is not helping me. Clinging to wanting things this way is actually harming me. I hereby open my heart to many more possibilities."\n"Learn to see your frustration or worry about something as a signpost, a flag that tells you what\u2019s going on."\n"Loosening our attachments is about realizing that life doesn\u2019t have to be one way, our way, that we can be open to life\u2019s way."\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices