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Optimal Living Daily · October 4, 2026 · 10m

4178: 10 Simple Ways to Live a Less Stressful Life by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Simple Living

In this episode, Leo Babauta shares ten practical habits that helped him lower stress after years in a demanding job. He advises doing one thing at a time, simplifying a crowded schedule, moving daily, decluttering in short bursts, and building buffer time into the day. His central message is that a less stressful life comes from gradually adopting these simple living habits, one at a time, rather than attempting a complete overhaul at once.

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Single-task instead of multitasking
Doing one thing at a time reduces the mental burden and stress of multitasking.
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Reduce commitments to the essentials
Reduce your commitments to only the essential ones to lighten your mental load.

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