The Discipline of Mastering Mental States

The Discipline of Mastering Mental States
When our mind and emotions conspire to distract or demotivate us, it's time to dig into our psychological tool box. GaudiLab/Shutterstock
Leo Babauta
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I’m far from mastering this skill, but one thing I’ve been playing around with is how important mental states are to our productivity, happiness, focus, health habits and more.

For example, if you’re tired or feeling down, there’s a good chance you’re not going to focus on your meaningful tasks, and instead will look for distractions and comfort.

Leo Babauta
Leo Babauta
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Leo Babauta is the author of six books and the writer of Zen Habits, a blog with over 2 million subscribers. Visit ZenHabits.net
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