Author, Zen Habits founder

Leo Babauta

Leo Babauta is a writer, entrepreneur, and founder of Zen Habits, a widely-followed blog exploring minimalism, habits, mindfulness, and intentional living. He advocates for simplicity and small, sustainable practices as antidotes to modern stress and anxiety.

Known For

Zen Habits blogMinimalism philosophyHabit formationAnxiety resilience

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Beginner's Mind: Fresh Curiosity Dissolves Struggle and Deepens Presence

Novel

The Habit Loop: Cue, Routine, Reward

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Meaning Comes from Responsibility, Not Happiness

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Nudge: Choice Architecture Shapes Decisions More Than Information

Curious

Focus Only on What You Can Control

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Books

■Zen Habits: Handbook for Life

■Essential Zen Habits

Episodes

#4129: Overcoming the Social Costs of Being Different by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Self-AcceptanceAug 23, 2026 #4095: Approaching Life with Beginner’s Mind by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Lifelong LearningJul 24, 2026 #4051: 10 Odd Little Minimalist Things I Do by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Minimalist HabitsJun 15, 2026 #4015: How to Deal With Major Disruptions to Your Routine by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Adapting To ChangeMay 15, 2026 #3983: Finding Groundedness in the Age of Anxiety by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Managing AnxietyApr 17, 2026