Essential Zen Habits · Mastering the Art of Change, Briefly by Babauta, Leo -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Contents Cover Title Uncopyright Dedication Introduction: The Only Reason We Struggle with Habit Change How This Book Works Key Concepts to Know Part I: Creating a Habit

How to Choose a First Habit Two Questions Before You Start Week 1 Focus: A Slow Start Week 2 Focus: Mindful Enjoyments Week 3 Focus: Overcoming "The Dip" Week 4 Focus: Reconnecting Week 5 Focus: Embracing Groundlessness Week 6 Focus: Gradually Changing Your Life

Part II: Habit Troubleshooting

Missed a Few Days & Struggling Can't Find the Time Others Aren't Supporting Me Not Doing As Well As I'd Hoped Accountability Isn't Working Feeling Tired, Stressed, Overwhelmed Making Mistakes, Guilt From Failing

Part III: Quitting a Bad Habit

When to Attempt to Quit Track Your Habits & Triggers Come Up with Replacement Habits Common Needs and Replacement Habits Use Techniques You've Learned Gradual Change vs. Cold Turkey Struggling with Urges What Happens When You Fail Types of Quits

Part IV: Life Struggles

The Heart of Our Struggles Relaxing Our Struggling Seeing and Working with True Nature Coping with Loss Coping with Life Changes Dealing with Frustrations with Others Coping with Relationship Problems Dealing with Unhappiness with Ourselves Uncertainty About Life's Path

Part V: Just Do This

Simple Plan to Create New Habits Practice with Resistance & Groundlessness Create Gradual Life Change Quitting a Bad Habit Deal with Life's Difficulties Finally: On Love

About the Author Acknowledgements Colophon