It can be a real struggle these days, in the over-stimulated environments we work in, to set clear intentions, stay focused and actually do work that creates an impact. In the face of this, many of us are trying to build solid productivity habits… and a lot of the time, these efforts fail. Then we blame ourselves and lose trust in ourselves. Why do we struggle to create good habits around focus and productivity? That’s the topic of my upcoming webinar, Why Your Productivity Habits Keep...

We all have setbacks. From personal crises to failing at habit change to having a really messy week … this kind of stuff can get us feeling discouraged. I’ve been thinking a lot about how we can pick ourselves back up again, and what I’ve been loving is the idea of fresh starts. A fresh start is putting the discouraging stuff behind you, and starting anew. It’s exciting and hopeful! And we can have a fresh start on any day we choose. That’s the topic of our November Fearless Living Academy...

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...