Motivate yourself by connecting your habit to a purpose greater than yourself, such as helping others or expressing your true self [1, 7]. Overcoming Obstacles
The philosophy acknowledges that resistance and fear are natural parts of the process [13, 37]. Motivate yourself by connecting your habit to a
Focus entirely on a single task to avoid the scattered feeling of multi-tasking [30].
Create sacred structures for your daily activities to find deeper meaning [30, 6]. The Strategy for Lasting Change Zen Habits
Simplify your schedule to focus on a few meaningful activities rather than many shallow ones [30].
Allow for transitions and breathing room between tasks [30].