# 4015: How to Deal With Major Disruptions to Your Routine by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Adapting To Change

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Podcast: [Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement](https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-living-daily-personal-development-and-self-improvement-217043)
Published: 2026-05-15T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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 4015: Leo Babauta explores how life’s biggest disruptions, like a new baby, illness, moving, or loss, can derail even the strongest routines, and why that’s a normal part of growth. He shares practical ways to recover momentum without guilt by adjusting expectations, reconnecting with motivation, and rebuilding habits gradually so long-term goals stay alive even during chaotic seasons. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://zenhabits.net/how-to-deal-with-major-disruptions-to-your-routine Quotes to ponder: “Things will be disrupted, but if we really want something, we’ll find a way to get back on track.” “If you allow these bumps to stop you every time, you’ll never get to the destination.” “Don’t expect to pick back up exactly where you left off, whether that’s with exercise or diet or work or anything else.” Episode references: The Power of Less: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Less-Fine-Essential-Effortless/dp/1401309704 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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