Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle asks us what we would do if there was no need for us to do anything. Episode 2930: No Need by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Designing Your Ideal 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 h...

Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild shares her thoughts on the home yoga practice. Episode 2929: In Praise Of The Home Yoga Practice by Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild on Working Out At Home 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 own he...

Ali Cornish talks about how to address the relationship between social media and narcissism. Episode 2928: How Social Media Creates Narcissists, and What To Do About It by Ali Cornish of Everthrive Ali Cornish created Everthrive as a response to the increasing pace, materialism, and detachment of today's society. Through words and photos, she brings awareness to the importance of living simply, he...

David Cain of Raptitude teaches us how to become less uptight in two minutes Episode 2927: How to Become Less Uptight in Two Minutes by David Cain of Raptitude on Stop Trying to Control Everything 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 internal...

Katie Pietrangeli with Tiny Buddha teaches you how to be the best version of you a lot more often Episode 2926: How To Be The Best Version Of You A Lot More Often by Katie Pietrangeli with Tiny Buddha 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 Buddh...

Kate Hesse of Nourish Nest Breathe talks about self-compassion as a tool for wellbeing Episode 2925: Self-Compassion: A Powerful Tool For Wellbeing by Kate Hesse on How to Be More Kind to Yourself When you implement the NNB Formula, you get really clear on your priorities and values, you set and hold healthy boundaries in alignment with those priorities and values, and you build a sustainable self...

The Barefoot Minimalists talk about how to become your most authentic self. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2924: [Part 2] How to Become Your Most Authentic Self by The Barefoot Minimalists on Living a Purposeful Life The Barefoot Minimalists blog is a space to celebrate the joys of living a simple, natural and minimal life! This blog is packed with tips, ideas, guides and suggestions for everyday pe...

The Barefoot Minimalists talk about how to become your most authentic self. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2923: [Part 1] How to Become Your Most Authentic Self by The Barefoot Minimalists on Living a Purposeful Life The Barefoot Minimalists blog is a space to celebrate the joys of living a simple, natural and minimal life! This blog is packed with tips, ideas, guides and suggestions for everyday pe...

Rachel Shanken of MindBodyWise shares 6 life lessons from a Balinese offering. Episode 2922: 6 Life Lessons from a Balinese Offering by Rachel Shanken of MindBodyWise on Mindfulness Practice Rachel Shanken is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Yoga Instructor, and now a Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Practitioner. Her philosophy is simple: what you seek is already within you. In the busy lives we le...

Julien Saunders of Rich and Regular talks about the gift of subtraction. Episode 2921: The Gift of Subtraction by Rich and Regular on Financial Priorities Julien and Kiersten started rich & REGULAR in 2017 after their stint in real estate investing led them to discover the F.I.R.E movement. At that point, they'd listened to their friends complain about doing everything right, and still not really...

2 short posts from Stella Grizont of Woopaah on why your boss will live longer than you and what your biggest predictor of happiness is. Episode 2920: Why Your Boss Will Live Longer Than You AND The Biggest Predictor of your Happiness by Stella Grizont of Woopaah Stella Grizont works with over achievers who are seeking deeper career fulfillment and with organizations who are dedicated to elevating...

Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares 5 ways to end the endless game of catching up Episode 2919: 5 Ways To End the Endless Game of Catching Up by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less on Finding a Guide to Less Stress 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...

Mark Manson shares 3 principles for a better life Episode 2918: 3 Principles for a Better Life by Mark Manson on How to Get Comfortable With Uncertainty 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-develo...

Tom Nixon with Life and Whim talks about two things that are stopping you from your next "first" Episode 2917: Two Things Stopping You from Your Next First (And Why You’ll Never Forgive Yourself) by Tom Nixon with Life and Whim 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 sh...

Jill Coleman talks about how to become happy and improve your mood Episode 2916: Happiness: 5 Steps to Turn Around Your Bad Mood by Jill Coleman of Jill Fit on Becoming a Happier Person Jill Coleman is a fitness instructor and blogger who created the popular exercise program Moderation 365. Her blog features helpful advice and experience about fitness and staying in shape, in addition to articles...

Nir Eyal shares why you make terrible life choices. Episode 2915: Fundamental Attribution Error: Why You Make Lousy Life Choices by Nir Eyal of Nir And Far on Empathy Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. The M.I.T. Technology Review dubbed Nir, “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology.” Nir founded two tech companies since 2003 and...

Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress encourages us to fake it until we make it. Episode 2914: Fake It Till You Make It: Your Life Matters by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui on A Life In Progress Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui's mission as a Joyful Living Educator is to help messy humans like herself quiet the noise of perfectionism, comparison and fear to show up fully to their imperfect and be...

Ellen Burgan discusses the importance of friendships and some of her own. Episode 2913: Friendships: the Spice That Make Everything Nice by Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy on Making Time For Friends Ellen Burgan is a midlife woman who loves to have fun, yet has a big appreciation for the art of relaxation. She prefers to live spontaneously and go where the wind blows. If It Brings You Joy is...

Kerri Richardson talks about how to make change stick Episode 2912: 5 Steps to Make Change Stick by Kerri Richardson on Creating a New Life For Yourself Kerri is a lifestyle designer, trained coach, and The Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the book What Your Clutter Is Trying to Tell You who helps people just like you dream BIG and build the foundation underneath. She’ll help you turn you...

Steve Pavlina talks about awareness and resistance Episode 2911: Awareness and Resistance by Steve Pavlina on Paying Attention to Your Thoughts 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 has written more than 1300 articles and recorded many...

Arthur of The Art of Living teaches us about the Feynman Technique, which helps us learn anything faster. Episode 2910: The Feynman Technique: 7 Steps to Learn Anything Faster by Teaching by Arthur of The Art of Living Arthur believes that everyone deserves a chance at a long, happy, prosperous life. Of course, that’s easier said than done. Some levers to get there are hard to pull. Others may alw...

Julie Morgenstern shares 3 mindsets that hold us back from self-care Episode 2909: 3 Mindsets That Hold Us Back From Self-Care by Julie Morgenstern on Loving Yourself More Julie Morgenstern is an organizing & productivity consultant, New York Times best-selling author, and speaker. For over 30 years, Julie has been teaching people all around the world and at all stages of life how to overcome diso...

Jen Hayes talks about the key to overcoming anxiety Episode 2908: The Key to Overcoming Anxiety by Jen Hayes on Techniques to Overcome Anxious Thoughts A few years ago, Jen and her husband were buried in $117,000 of student loan debt. Now, they've paid off over $100k of debt, and they're on track to have the rest paid off by the end of this year. Join their email list to get exclusive tips on how...

Leo Babauta shares the key to dying happy Episode 2907: The Key to Dying Happy by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Life Perspective 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 happiness. The original post is located here: https://zen...

Randi Kay of Naturally Randi Kay tells us how to meditate anytime, anywhere Episode 2906: How to Meditate Anytime, Anywhere by Randi Kay of Naturally Randi Kay on Meditation Practice Randi Kay is on a mission to shift the health culture by educating and empowering you to make every area of life a healing opportunity. She would like to offer you knowledge and tangible tools to use to make self care...