Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

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 2980: Discover the power of a pinky promise in transforming your commitment to goals. Nir Eyal reveals how this simple yet profound pledge can dramatically increase follow-through on personal promises. Learn practical strategies to manage dist...

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 2979: Exploring the transformative power of simplifying your wardrobe, this episode delves into the lessons learned from wearing the same outfits repeatedly. Discover how minimizing clothing choices leads to greater happiness, less concern abo...

Shirley of Daring Living tells us how we can shine brightly and let the world see us. Episode 2978: The Truth to Shining Brightly & Letting the World See You by Shirley of Daring Living Shirley is a Certified Life Coach who helps driven women create joy and success through brain-based coaching, self compassion, and emotional resilience. The original post is located here: https://daringliving.com/s...

Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness reminds us to make time for play if we want to live healthy. Episode 2977: Playtime is Back - Act Accordingly by Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness on Emotional Wellbeing & Healthy Living Steve Kamb started exercising back in high school without really knowing what he was doing. Through high school and college, he made every training mistake known to man and got zero results. It...

Claire with Want Less offers us an opportunity to rethink television. Episode 2976: Rethinking Television by Claire of WantLess on Environmental Changes for Habit Formation Claire lives with her wife and dog in Yorkshire, UK, and is on a journey towards simplifying her life and beating debt. Along the way, she is exploring ideas like minimalism, escaping the rat-race, logging off from the screens...

Mark Manson talks about paying attention to the right things Episode 2975: Are You Entertained - Or Addicted? by Mark Manson on Paying Attention to the Right Things 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...

Marc Chernoff shares 8 things you forgot to be grateful for Episode 2974: 8 Things You Forgot to Be Grateful For by Marc Chernoff - Thanksgiving Ideas Marc and Angel Chernoff are professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recognized by Forbes as having “one of the most popular personal development blogs.” Through their blog, book, course and coach...

Kevin Miller shares an excerpt from his book, What Drives You Episode 2973: An Excerpt From the Book What Drives You by Kevin Miller Everyone has drive―a very strong energy and determination to achieve a goal or satisfy a need. But drive can remain dormant, and it alone isn't enough to create the kind of success in work and life you want. In What Drives You, former pro athlete, performance guide,...

Jenny Lee of Hello Brio talks about being happy now Episode 2972: Be Happy Now by Jenny Lee of Hello Brio on Being Content and Appreciating What You Have Hello Brio isn’t just another minimalism blog or an iPad blog. It was created in 2013 by Jenny Lee to be a place for her to rediscover her soul and find her true self after a personal, life-altering event. The site took many turns along the way,...

Brian Gardner with No Sidebar tells you how to reclaim your life Episode 2971: 8 Ways to Reclaim Your Life by Brian Gardner with No Sidebar on Breaking Out of a Rut 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. They want to help you let go of distraction...

Tyler Tervooren of Riskology.co talks about how lowering your serotonin can lower your social anxiety. Episode 2970: Lower Your Serotonin to Lower Your Social Anxiety by Tyler Tervooren of Riskology.co on Cures for Anxiety Tyler is a serial entrepreneur, the founder of Riskology, former co-producer of the World Domination Summit – an annual event for free-thinkers and non-conformists, and has comp...

Sierra Black with Get Rich Slowly talks about going beyond credit card debt. Episode 2969: Beyond Credit Card Debt by Sierra Black with Get Rich Slowly on Creating A Financial Debt Payoff Plan J.D. Roth has been reading and writing about personal finance for a decade. Today he’s financially independent, but ten years ago, his money life was a disaster, with over $35,000 in consumer debt. He starte...

Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People offers 13 rules for you to live by for a life of intention. Episode 2968: 13 Rules to Live By by Cylon George of Spiritual Living For Busy People on Guidelines to Live a Life of Intention 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 perspective on l...

Kalen Bruce talks about what he's been doing to increase his productivity Episode 2967: 3 Things I’ve Been Doing to Increase My Productivity (That You Haven’t Heard Before) by Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog Kalen Bruce is the founder of MoneyMiniBlog. His story is simple… he and his wife were $24,000 in debt and became a student of finances to get out. They are now debt-free and building wealth. K...

Erica Layne talks about letting go of your emotional clutter Episode 2966: How to Let Go of Your Emotional Clutter: 5 Clear Steps by Erica Layne on How to Have Healthier Thought Erica Layne is a sunset chaser, mom of three, and founder of The Life On Purpose Movement—a community of women living life with intention. Her website reaches thousands of women every day, helping them trade overwhelm and...

Esther Litchfield-Fink with Tiny Buddha teaches you how to find your purpose Episode 2965: How to Find Your Purpose When Your Life Is a Mess by Esther Litchfield-Fink with Tiny Buddha on Life Purpose Tiny Buddha has been helping people heal, grow, and find peace since 2009. The site features stories and insights from people of all ages, from all over the globe. For daily wisdom, follow Tiny Buddha...

Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue talks about the want to vs. have to ratio. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2964: [Part 2] The Want To vs Have To Ratio by Helene Massicotte of Free to Pursue on Taking Ownership of Your Life Helene Massicotte blogs about living life on your terms and experiencing true personal freedom. She describes herself as a person in search of all that life has to offer and wh...

Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue talks about the want to vs. have to ratio. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2963: [Part 1] The Want To vs Have To Ratio by Helene Massicotte of Free to Pursue on Taking Ownership of Your Life Helene Massicotte blogs about living life on your terms and experiencing true personal freedom. She describes herself as a person in search of all that life has to offer and wh...

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares the value of fasting from anything and how we can start. Episode 2962: The Value of Fasting (from Anything). And How to Get Started by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Discipline 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...

Ira Israel provides ten reasons that you would benefit from therapy. Episode 2961: 10 Reasons You Would Benefit From Therapy by Ira Israel on How to Truly Improve Your Life Since 2011, Ira Israel has been working in private practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #31) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #50646), teaching sold-out transformational workshops, produc...

Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild reminds us that it's okay to admit when we're not okay. Episode 2960: It's Okay To Admit You're Not Okay by Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild on Self-Acceptance Melani Schweder is a Certified Health Coach, Reiki Master/Teacher, and guide for those who want to live life in full color, even through hardships like chronic illness, divorce, or other struggle. Her ow...

Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle talks about kindness and reason Episode 2959: Kindness and Reason by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Applying Logic to Your Life Colin Wright is a professional author and international speaker who co-founded a publishing company and travels full-time, moving to a new country every four months or so--that country determined by the votes of his readers! He also blo...

Dr. Susan Chanderbhan of ChandPsych shares two short posts that will help you have a happy holiday season Episode 2958: Keep Your Sanity During the Holidays: 5 Practical Tips AND Coping with Holiday Anxiety by Dr. Susan Chanderbhan Dr. Susan Chanderbhan is a psychologist in Laredo, Texas. She helps individuals and couples who are struggling in different areas of their lives gain the clarity they n...

Charlie Brown of Simple and Straightforward shares how to live an amazing existence Episode 2957: Life Is a Triangle. Master Its 3 Points to Live a Kick-A** Existence by Charlie Brown of Simple and Straightforward Simple and Straightforward questions everything we think of as normal. This publication may have its roots in minimalism and simple living, but it goes so much beyond decluttering and li...

Dr. Margaret Rutherford discusses how to manage your insecurity Episode 2956: What Pushes Your Buttons? How To Manage Your Insecurity by Dr. Margaret Rutherford on Overcoming Your Triggers Dr. Margaret Rutherford has been a psychologist in private practice for over twenty-five years. She's the author of “Perfectly Hidden Depression”, and hosts a weekly podcast, SelfWork with Dr. Margaret Rutherfor...