The questions I get from the Zen Habits community — in comments, emails, and conversations — are a gift. They remind me how much we’re all navigating, and I wanted to create a space to explore them more fully. That’s what this month’s YouTube Live is about. It will be an open Q&A session where I’ll respond to your questions on habits, mindfulness, simplicity, and the challenges of creating meaningful change. I’ll be answering some of the questions you’ve shared ahead of time, and I’ll also...

These days, it can be hard to be true to who you are — we might have the tendency to people-please, to try to not be judged, to protect ourselves from criticism — and so we feel like we either have to be someone we’re not … or withdraw from engaging with others. How can we put ourselves out there, express ourselves, and still be authentic? In our October Fearless Living Academy workshop, we’re going to explore how to express our core values even under the pressure to conform. Topics we’ll...

A lot of us are feeling overwhelmed just about every day — there’s so much going on in our lives, so many commitments, so much to do, and never enough time. What if we could simplify our lives? What would it be like to live a simpler life, on a day-to-day basis? That’s the topic of our September Fearless Living Academy workshop, where we’ll look at some practical ways to create a simpler life and have a little breathing room. Identify what matters most — let your calendar reflect your...