
focus - a simplicity manifesto in the Age of Distraction by Leo Babauta
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Simplifying Life
finding simplicity
7: finding simplicity
more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.”
For years now I have been working on living a simpler life — in my personal, family and work life. It’s been one of the best things I’ve ever done, in many ways:
letting go of goals
6: letting go of goals
by those who let it go. But when you try and try. The
three strategies for prioritizing tasks
5: three strategies for prioritizing tasks
One of the biggest problems people have when trying to find focus is having too many tasks competing for their time. It can be tough to prioritize.
Let’s break this problem into three smaller problems:
effortless action
going with the flow
3: going with the flow
Don’t resist them – that only creates sorrow. Let
reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in
slowing down
2: slowing down
The world most of us live in is hectic, fast-paced, fractured, hurried.
What’s more, most of us are conditioned to think this is the way life should be.
creating an uncluttered environment - part ii
1: creating an uncluttered environment -- continued
Turn off notifications
This is an easy step, and should only take a few minutes. You want to turn off any notifications that might interrupt you.
creating an uncluttered environment - part i
1: creating an uncluttered environment
then this is the best season of your life.”
Imagine you’re trying to create your masterpiece — a work that will change your life and perhaps make the world a better place in some small way.
tools for beating distractions
7: tools for beating distraction
This is a resource for those who need a little help in blocking out distractions. It’s software that will block websites and other time- wasters, or clear away everything on your computer but what you need to focus on.