Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares 7 traits of a highly effective mindset. Episode 1305: 7 Traits of a Highly Effective Mindset by Marc Chernoff of Marc And Angel on Positivity & Self Discipline Marc and Angel Chernoff are New York Times bestselling authors, professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recognized by Forbes as having "o...

Greg Audino shares his thoughts on loneliness. Episode 1304: Sorry, Not Lonely by Greg Audino on Loneliness & Mental Health Support & Relationships Greg Audino is both a certified life coach and an actor. He combines his passions to create short and digestible videos which shine new light on the turbulent areas of life that many of us already have our minds made up about. Constantly seeking to sha...

An excerpt from the book Chasing Cupcakes by Elizabeth Benton. Episode 1303: An Excerpt from Chasing Cupcakes by Elizabeth Benton on 4 Steps To Improve Your Self-Esteem Elizabeth Benton was depressed, deeply in debt, and obese. As a nutrition expert and educator who binged on junk food every time she put gas in her car, she felt like a fraud and a failure. Desperate to start truly living her life,...

Scott Stephens with Becoming Minimalist asks what's keeping you from going further. Episode 1302: What's Keeping You From Going Further? by Scott Stephens with Becoming Minimalist on Getting Out of Comfort Zone Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, they found a better way to live, centered on more important...

Allison Fallon with No Sidebar shares 8 ways to get rid of clutter and get your life back. Episode 1301: 8 Ways to Get Rid of Clutter and Get Your Life Back by Allison Fallon with No Sidebar on Decluttering No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. T...

Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People shares why you should stop punching fear in the face and what to do instead. Episode 1300: Stop Punching Fear in the Face (And What to Do Instead) by Cylon George of Spiritual Living For Busy People Cylon George is a spiritual chaplain, musician, devoted husband, and busy dad of six. He loves listening to people’s stories and helping them gain persp...

Steve Pavlina shares the number one reason people fail at 30-day challenges. Episode 1299: The #1 Reason People Fail at 30-Day Challenges by Steve Pavlina on Personal Growth & Self Actualization Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He ha...

Mark Manson shares his thoughts on minimalism. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1298: [Part 2] Minimalism by Mark Manson on Leading a Minimalist Life Mark Manson was a full-time professional dating coach for men from 2008 until 2011. Sick of the industry, he wrote his first book, Models: Attract Women Through Honesty, and changed the name and focus of his business to address broader self-development t...

Mark Manson shares his thoughts on minimalism. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1297: [Part 1] Minimalism by Mark Manson on Simple Living & Clarity of Thinking Mark Manson was a full-time professional dating coach for men from 2008 until 2011. Sick of the industry, he wrote his first book, Models: Attract Women Through Honesty, and changed the name and focus of his business to address broader self-dev...

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares a primer on full-screen living. Episode 1296: A Primer on Full-Screen Living by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Mindfulness & Living in the Moment Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happines...

Tynan asks what won't you have? Episode 1295: What Won't You Have? by Tynan on Making Difficult Decisions & Changing Priorities Tynan was named as one of the top 25 best bloggers in 2013 by Time Magazine. He believes in making deliberate decisions and breaking away from the herd mentality. He likes learning new things, building habits, exposing the world, connecting with awesome people, and creati...

Jennifer of Simply Fiercely shares 6 things your soul needs to hear. Episode 1294: 6 Things Your Soul Needs to Hear by Jennifer with Simply Fiercely on Living Your Best Life Jennifer is a traveller, minimalist and dream chaser. She grew up near Baltimore, Maryland but she caught a bad case of wanderlust at an early age and it has taken her all over the world. She is a reformed shopaholic turned mi...

T.K. Coleman shares why you should beware of philosophical fomo. Episode 1293: Beware of Philosophical Fomo by TK Coleman on Personal Development T.K. Coleman is the Co-Founder & Education Director of Praxis. He is a prolific writer and speaker with a singular mission: to awaken people to their own creative power. Sounds cheesy, but TK listens to Christmas music year-round, so he's used to being c...

Jay and Heather Harrington share their thoughts on mind over matter. Episode 1292: From Age to Achievement, it's Mind Over Matter by Jay & Heather Harrington of Life And Whim on Defining Success Jay and Heather Harrington are the husband and wife team behind Life and Whim. They started Life and Whim after moving their family to Traverse City, a small town on the shores of Lake Michigan, to break t...

2 posts from Hari Berzins and Tammy Strobel of Rowdy Kittens where they share five ways to start living the life of your dreams today and the tiny guide to motivation. Episode 1291: Five Ways to Start Living the Life of Your Dreams Today by Hari Berzins AND The Tiny Guide to Motivation by Tammy Strobel Tammy Strobel is a photographer, writer, teacher, and founder of RowdyKittens.com. She loves mor...

Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch shares a helpful guide to lifestyle experiments. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1290: [Part 2] A Helpful Guide To Lifestyle Experiments by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on Personal Growth After years of impulse spending on Amazon and elsewhere, Anthony Ongaro realized that his one-click purchase habits were more of a physical Twitch than an intentional action....

Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch shares a helpful guide to lifestyle experiments. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1289: [Part 1] A Helpful Guide To Lifestyle Experiments by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on Self Development After years of impulse spending on Amazon and elsewhere, Anthony Ongaro realized that his one-click purchase habits were more of a physical Twitch than an intentional action...

David Cain of Raptitude shares the alternative to thinking all the time. Episode 1288: The Alternative to Thinking All the Time by David Cain of Raptitude on Meditation Practice & Mindfulness Routines David Cain is a writer and entrepreneur living in Winnipeg, Canada. On a particular boring day at his office job in 2009, he started Raptitude. His interest has always been human society and the inte...

J. Money shares his thoughts on how we all struggle. Episode 1287: P.S.: We All Struggle by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy - On Criticism & Personal Growth in the Age of Social Media J. Money is a 6’1, hyperactive, rock a ‘hawk who loves drinking beer, blaring hip-hop, talking about money, and now playing with his two adorable baby boys. He also has a podcast: M.O.N.E.Y. He tracked his expenses for...

Benjamin Hardy shares how to make continual and increasing progress in your life. Episode 1286: How To Make Continual and Increasing Progress In Your Life by Benjamin Hardy on Personal Development & Growth Benjamin Hardy has been the top writer on Medium.com since late 2015. He focuses on self-improvement, motivation, and entrepreneurship. His writing is fueled by his personal experiences, self-di...

An excerpt from the book Master The Key by Mike Flynn. Episode 1285: An Excerpt from Master The Key by Mike Flynn - Self-Help with Chance, Chaos, and Things Not Going to Plan Mike Flynn is an advisor, podcast host, writer, and sought-after speaker who is passionate about helping others make a big impact. This article is adapted from his bestselling book, Master the Key. Learn more about the book h...

2 posts from Leon Logothetis where he shares 5 ways to re-engage with life and capture the human spirit. Episode 1284: Stuck in a Rut? 5 Ways to Re-engage with Life and Capture the Human Spirit AND Feel Like Giving Up? by Leon Logothetis Leon Logothetis is a global adventurer, motivational speaker & philanthropist. It wasn't always that way. He used to be a broker in the city of London where he fe...

Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares how to make big change small. Episode 1283: How to Make Big Change Small (8 simple ways to close one chapter and begin another) by Courtney Carver Courtney Carver was stopped in her tracks with a scary MS diagnosis after decades of debt, discontent, and trying to do it all. She had to slow down, prioritize her health, and figure out what was really impor...

Allison Carmen asks what would Buddha do on Southwest Airlines. Episode 1282: What Would Buddha Do On Southwest Airlines? by Allison Carmen on Compassion & Patience with Others Allison Carmen holds a B.A. in accounting, a J.D. of Law, and a Master’s of Law in taxation. After working for a large law firm in Manhattan, Allison founded her own law firm and built a successful practice focusing on real...

James Clear with Nir And Far shares how a simple equation reveals how habits shape your health, happiness, and wealth. Episode 1281: This Simple Equation Reveals How Habits Shape Your Health, Happiness, and Wealth by James Clear with NirAndFar Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. The M.I.T. Technology Review dubbed Nir, “The Prophet...