HealthRelax Into Structure in Your DayThere is freedom in surrendering your focus to the tasks you've deemed importantSavePrintSometimes structure can feel stifling, but it can free us from the mess our life becomes when we don't do the things most important to us. djile/ShutterstockLeo Babauta10/14/2020|Updated: 10/14/2020There’s something in many of us that resists structure—we want the freedom of not having to do something, of being able to just relax. There’s something to that: having freedom and going through our day feeling open and relaxed is really nice!We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentLeo BabautaAuthorLeo Babauta is the author of six books and the writer of Zen Habits, a blog with over 2 million subscribers. Visit ZenHabits.netAuthor’s Selected ArticlesIt’s Just Fear—Overthinking Can Trap You in Worry and DoubtDec 10, 2025Build the Habit of Showing UpOct 23, 20255 Ways to Break Out of a Dull LifeOct 17, 2025The Power of Small Actions to Reset Your LifeAug 25, 2025Related Topicsproductivityworkday