10 Ways to Make Your Day More Zen: How to Have a Zen-Like Day
 by Marelisa make your day more Zen
 A Zen-like day is intentional, full of tranquility,
do is look for ways to make your day more Zen.
 Zen is a form of Buddhism, and its essence is
experiencing life directly. In the West, Zen is often synonymous with simplicity, mindfulness, and calm
’ll find 10 ways to make your day more Zen.
 You should prepare for your Zen-like day the night before. Although sometimes it
’s difficult to identify what is Zen, it’s easy to notice what is not
 Zen. Here are some things that are definitely not Zen
 Get up early enough to get ready for your Zen day in a calm and     leisurely way.  
and calm. You can make your day more Zen by setting things up the night before.
the previous point, a crowded day is not Zen. In order to make your day Zen, take
important things each day. Make your day more Zen by getting the important things done, and discarding the
3. Practice ZaZen.
 ZaZen is the form of meditation practice at the heart of
 Zen. I’ve already written previously about the many
s an additional reason to meditate: to add Zen to your life.
book, Instructions to the Cook: A Zen Master’s Lessons in Living a Life That Matters
   “When talking about zaZen, I like to use the metaphor of the moon
 As Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh once put it: “
and go slowly.” Make your day more Zen by stepping on the brakes instead of the accelerator.
 One of the main principles of Zen is mindfulness. Look at the following quote from the
 book Zen Keys: A Guide to Zen Practice by Thich Nhat Hanh:
 Make your day more Zen by being mindful. You can get started with these
helps everyone around them to relax. On your Zen-like day, choose to be the person who
that, in order to make your day more Zen, you need to slow down your mind. A
schedule for the day, make your day more Zen by leaving some space between tasks and appointments. Use
10. Keep A Zen Attitude.
 A Zen attitude is knowing that there’s no need to
 Throughout your day of Zen, remember to keep a Zen attitude.
 Make your life more Zen by prioritizing, concentrating, being more mindful, and
explained above. Live your best life by adding Zen to your day. [system-banner-
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