Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild talks about overcoming self-sabotage. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2305: [Part 2] Overcoming Self-Sabotage by Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild on Shifting Your Energy 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....

Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild talks about overcoming self-sabotage. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2304: [Part 1] Overcoming Self-Sabotage by Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild on Shifting Your Energy 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....

Vironika Tugaleva shares how to build self-care habits that stick. Episode 2303: How to Build Self-Care Habits That Stick by Vironika Tugaleva of Vironika.org on Improving Health & Happiness Vironika Tugaleva was born in Donetsk, Ukraine in 1988. Her early years as a misfit began her painful struggle with mental health. As she struggled with self-acceptance, anxiety, and identity, Vironika found s...

Catherine of Common Sense Living reminds you to take your lunch break Episode 2302: Take Your Lunch Break by Catherine of Common Sense Living on Reclaiming Your Time Catherine is a blogger and founder of Common Sense Living. She enjoys cooking, reading and has recently rediscovered a love for writing which inspired her to start Common Sense Living as well as an Instagram account on which she posts...

Rose Lounsbury helps you to stop stressing about your to-do list Episode 2301: How to Stop Stressing About Your To-Do List by Rose Lounsbury on Enjoying the Ride of Life 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 im...

Shana Olmstead discusses the value of questioning your career or life path Episode 2300: Burnout or Breakthrough by Shana Olmstead on the Value of Questioning Your Career or Life Path Shana Olmstead's passion and life's work is connecting with people and helping them to believe the best about themselves. Her own process of spiritual awakening 15 years ago, and the personal transformation she has h...

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares 10 odd little things he does as a minimalist Episode 2299: 10 Odd Little Minimalist Things I Do by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Minimalism Tactics & Simple Living Tips 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 somethin...

Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue talks about mindfulness and living in the moment Episode 2298: The Fast Forward Effect by Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue on Mindfulness & Living in The Moment 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 who has built a life that...

Arthur of The Art of Living talks about the importance of evening routines and how to make one Episode 2297: Evening Routines: How To Master Every Evening (And Why It Matters) by Arthur Worsley 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 always...

Tynan shares his thoughts on carrying weight in life. Episode 2296: Carry the Weight by Tynan on Personal Responsibility & Hard Work 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 c...

Katie Ping of More Of What Matters Blog shares two short posts covering how to confront fear and the lessons that dogs teach us about life Episode 2295: Confronting Fear by Calling It Out AND The Lessons Dogs Teach Us About Life by Katie Ping of MoreOfWhatMattersBlog Katie Ping is a small-town writer, yogi, and mama who values simplicity. She spent decades of her life people-pleasing and drowning...

Victoria Brauer with No Sidebar talks about 5 challenges that come with being a minimalist Episode 2294: 5 Challenges of Being a Minimalist by Victoria Brauer with No Sidebar on Focusing On What's Needed 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...

Amy Brinton of A Life In Progress reminds you that you're more than your anxiety Episode 2293: You Are Not Your Anxiety by Amy Brinton with A Life In Progress on Taking Hold Of Your Anxiety 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 beautiful live...

Karen Liszewski talks about how minimalism can help calm your anxiety Episode 2292: How Minimalism & Decluttering Can Help Calm Your Anxiety by Karen Liszewski on Simplifying Your Life Karen lives in South Jersey with her three dogs, husband and 4 year old daughter Olivia. Graduating from Seton Hall University with a B.A. in Journalism and Public Relations, she was a staff writer for the Setonian...

Sabrina of The Budding Optimist shares 6 tips to help you develop patience. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2291: [Part 2] How to Develop Patience: 6 Tips to Help You Become More Patient in Life by Sabrina of Budding Optimist Sabrina is a two-time Leukemia survivor, the recipient of a Bone Marrow Transplant, and a person living with a rare, progressive, and irreversible lung condition called Bronchio...

Sabrina of The Budding Optimist shares 6 tips to help you develop patience. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2290: [Part 1] How to Develop Patience: 6 Tips to Help You Become More Patient in Life by Sabrina of Budding Optimist Sabrina is a two-time Leukemia survivor, the recipient of a Bone Marrow Transplant, and a person living with a rare, progressive, and irreversible lung condition called Bronchio...

Julie Morgenstern shares 3 obstacles to embracing a healthy work-life balance Episode 2289: 3 Obstacles To Embracing A Healthy Work-Life Balance by Julie Morgenstern on Personal Growth 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...

Renee Benes of The Fun Sized Life explains how you can slow down Episode 2288: Hey You, You Can Slow Down Ya Know - Let Me Explain By Renee Benes of The Fun Sized Life 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 ot...

Two posts from Derek Sivers on personal growth and goal setting. Episode 2287: Moving For Good AND Goals Shape the Present, Not the Future by Derek Sivers on Personal Development Originally a professional musician and circus clown, Derek Sivers created CD Baby in 1998. It became the largest seller of independent music online, with $100M in sales for 150,000 musicians. In 2008, Derek sold CD Baby f...

Rebecca Crespo of Minimalism Made Simple shares 7 steps to finding more meaning in life Episode 2286: How to Find Meaning in Life: 7 Steps to a More Fulfilling Existence by Rebecca Crespo of Minimalism Made Simple Rebecca is a New York native living in Spain. She started her journey of minimal living 3 years ago, when she decided to leave the soul-sucking corporate world and fit only her essential...

Jenny Lee of Hello Brio elaborates on digital simplicity and its value Episode 2285: Digital Simplicity Defined in 3 Ways: Emotionally, Practically, and Logistically by Jenny Lee of Hello Brio 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. T...

Mark Manson shares why you should shut up and be patient. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2284: [Part 2] Shut Up and Be Patient by Mark Manson on Psychological Inertia & Emotional Habits 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...

Mark Manson shares why you should shut up and be patient. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2283: [Part 1] Shut Up and Be Patient by Mark Manson on Psychological Inertia & Emotional Habits 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...

Richard Paterson of Think Less and Grow Rich reminds you that peace is your true nature Episode 2282: Peace Is Your True Nature by Richard Paterson of Think Less and Grow Rich on Meditation Richard is an ex-monk, meditation teacher, transformational coach and author of two books, “Kick The Thinking Habit” and “Awaken The Happy You.” After almost four decades of spiritual exploration and self-disco...

Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle talks about long-term thinking Episode 2281: Long-Term Thinking by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Cognitive Bias & Long Term Planning 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 al...