1223: The Feeling That You’re Always Behind on Work by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Mindfulness, Simplicity, & Slowing Down

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1223: Leo Babauta addresses the pervasive feeling of always being behind on work, offering a perspective rooted in mindfulness and simplicity. He suggests that this constant sense of anxiety and inadequacy stems not from our actual workload but from our mental approach to it. By slowing down, we can create space to breathe and reflect, questioning the necessity of our rush. Simplifying means letting go of the need to do everything and instead focusing on what truly matters—one task at a time. Cultivating contentment involves recognizing that doing just one thing with full presence and appreciation is enough. This mindset shift can transform our relationship with work and ourselves, moving from a state of perpetual catch-up to one of mindful engagement and satisfaction. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/behind/ Quotes to ponder: "Cultivating contentment. It’s a beautiful thing to do, worthy of some of your precious life." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices