Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

Carl Pullein warns us to not let anyone take us away from our core disciplines Episode 2430: Never Let Anyone Take You Away From Your Core Daily Disciplines by Carl Pullein Carl has written three books on productivity and time management and coaches companies and individuals around the world through his Time and Life Mastery and Your Digital Life courses.  His passion and dedication to helping peo...

Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People helps you beat performance anxiety Episode 2429: How to Beat Performance Anxiety by Cylon George 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 life’s opportunities and challenges. The mission of his blog is to help busy people thrive i...

Angelina Lee of Exploring Plan Be talks about how easy things can be Episode 2428: What if it Was Easy? By Angelina Lee Angelina Lee hails from a small island in the Caribbean. She is a wife, mother of three and an Attorney-at-Law by profession. Join her as she seeks to delve deeper into the art of being. Fully, unapologetically and honestly being. The original post is located here: https://explor...

Renee Benes of The Fun Sized Life talks about ways to embrace minimalism in everyday life Episode 2427: Ways to Embrace Minimalism in Everyday Life by Renee Benes Renee is a minimalist mom, blogger, & coach. She and her husband downsized their house, paid off debt, started making money online, and now travel part-time with their kids. Her blog and online coaching is centered around helping other w...

Nia Shanks shares something that may be more important than how you eat or work out. Episode 2426: This May be More Important Than How You Eat or Work Out by Nia Shanks Nia Shanks is a writer and coach, and leader of the Lift Like a Girl revolution. She helps women discover and reach their potential through an empowering approach to health, fitness, and life. Nia also hosts The Nia Shanks Show–the...

Chris Guillebeau shares his thoughts on all the things you don't need. Episode 2425: All the Things You Don't Need by Chris Guillebeau  Chris Guillebeau is a New York Times bestselling author and modern-day explorer. He is the author of 5 books and his daily podcast, Side Hustle School, is downloaded more than 2 million times a month. Every summer in Portland, Oregon, Chris hosts the World Dominat...

Steve Pavlina talks about honoring negative predictions Episode 2424: Honoring Negative Predictions by Steve Pavlina 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 audio programs on a broad...

Rachael Kable shares her top 5 morning meditations Episode 2423: My Top 5 Morning Meditations to Feel Positive, Energised and Calm by Rachael Kable Rachael Kable is the vibrant and warm-hearted creator of The Mindful Kind podcast. Described by her listeners as “genuine, down-to-earth and encouraging”, Rachael is passionate about empowering people around the world to live more mindfully in fun, sim...

Kacey Rae defines the right timing Episode 2422: What is the Right Timing by Kacey Rae Kacey is a mother of 3, a wanderer, hippie, and a gypsy at heart. Meditation has helped her find her way out of depressive episodes that have controlled her life, and has now given her a good handle on her anxiety. On her blog, she shares insights from her spiritual journey. The original post is located here: ht...

Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel shares 10 things to remember when you feel unsure of yourself Episode 2421: 10 Things to Remember When You Feel Unsure of Yourself by Marc Chernoff 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...

Saskia Macejova of Introvert Dear talks about the benefits of becoming more aware of your emotions Episode 2420: When You Become More Aware of Your Emotions, They Can’t Control You as Much by Saskia Macejova Jenn Granneman is the founder of Introvert, Dear and author of The Secret Lives of Introverts. She started Introvert, Dear in 2013 as her personal blog. She was living with an extroverted room...

Rose Lounsbury helps you diminish your digital clutter Episode 2419: 5 Minutes to Less: Digital Clutter by Rose Lounsbury Rose Lounsbury is a keynote speaker, Amazon bestselling author, simplicity coach, and still-sane mom of triplets. (Yes, you heard that right!) She helps overwhelmed people create open spaces in their homes, workspaces, and more importantly–their minds–by letting go of the exces...

ESI of ESI Money encourages you to focus on making small progress each day towards financial independence. Episode 2418: Make Small Progress Every Day by ESI Money on Goal Setting and Financial Independence ESI Money is written by “ESI”, a 50-something retiree. The site is basically a list of what's allowed him to become financially independent and how you can implement those successes in your lif...

David Cain of Raptitude shares why wise people have rules for themselves. Episode 2417: Wise People Have Rules For Themselves by David Cain of Raptitude on Personal Development & Self Discipline Habits 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 int...

Nir Eyal asks whether or not you'd take a bet that would change your life Episode 2416: Would You Take A Bet That Would Change Your Life? Probably Not. Here’s Why by Nir Eyal 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 2...

Julie Morgenstern talks about why and how you must conquer perfectionism Episode 2415: Why (And How) You Must Conquer Perfectionism by Julie Morgenstern 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 disorganization to achi...

The NeuroGym Team tells us how to stay positive in a negative situation Episode 2414: Tips For Staying Positive in a Negative Situation by The NeuroGym Team NeuroGym applies scientifically-proven methods and technologies for helping people expand their mental and emotional power to reach their fullest potential. Their Mission is to be the leading provider of life transforming technology, products...

Katie Ping of More Of What Matters Blog shares two short posts covering why being busy is a choice and how to feel wonder at every turn Episode 2413: Why Being Busy is a Choice And I Choose Not to Be AND It’s Possible to Feel Wonder at Every Turn by Katie Ping Katie Ping is a small-town writer, yogi, and mama who values simplicity. She spent decades of her life people-pleasing and drowning in guil...

Sandra Bilbray with Live Happy shares 10 reasons to celebrate your wins Episode 2412: 10 Reasons to Celebrate Your Wins by Sandra Bilbray of Live Happy Live Happy takes you on a journey to find your authentic happiness in life, at work and at home through inspiring stories and hands-on tips rooted in the science of positive psychology. The original post is located here: https://www.livehappy.com/s...

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist talks about the opportunity of lent Episode 2411: The Opportunity of Lent by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist 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 pursuits. Their story has been seen on the CBS Evening News,...

Allison Carmen asks who does your anger really hurt. Episode 2410: Who Does Your Anger Really Hurt? by Allison Carmen on How To Be Compassionate with Friends & Family 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 estate, c...

Julianna Poplin of The Simplicity Habit shares 9 things to do on a Sunday to prepare for the week ahead Episode 2409: 9 Things to Do on Sunday to Prepare for the Week Ahead by Julianna Poplin Julianna is a professional declutterer and writer at The Simplicity Habit. She writes to encourage and inspire women who want to simplify their homes and lives The original post is located here: https://www.t...

Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle shares his thoughts on surface tension. Episode 2408: Surface Tension by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on How to Acquire Deep Knowledge & Communicate Effectively 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 v...

Suzanne Falter shares the easiest way to manage your fear Episode 2407: The Easiest Way to Manage Your Fear by Suzanne Falter Suzanne Falter is an speaker and podcaster who helps busy women find happiness through self-care. After losing her 22 year old daughter, Teal, in 2012, Suzanne’s work has evolved to help busy people everywhere learn more about self-care, and living a life grounded in happin...

Alyssa Wolff of Your Unbusy Life shares two short posts about how the "future you" might look and how to mentally relax after a busy day Episode 2406: Have You Tried the “Future You” Trick AND How to Mentally Relax After a Busy Day by Alyssa of Your Unbusy Life Alyssa Wolff is the founder of Your Unbusy Life. She is a minimalism junkie, God follower, introvert, perpetual bookworm, and mom of 5. He...