Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1383: Stress is a common experience for anyone working in various fields, but Leo Babauta from Zen Habits explains that much of this stress stems from our attachment to ideals. By recognizing our unrealistic expectations and learning to embrace life's uncertainties, we can reduce stress and find peace in the present moment. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/workstress/ Quotes to ponder: "This ideal is not helping me. Clinging to wanting things this way is actually harming me. I hereby open my heart to many more possibilities." "Learn to see your frustration or worry about something as a signpost, a flag that tells you what’s going on." "Loosening our attachments is about realizing that life doesn’t have to be one way, our way, that we can be open to life’s way." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices