Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

Jeff Goins of Goins Writer tells us what we can learn from Christmas Eve Episode 2205: What We Can Learn from Christmas Eve by Jeff Goins of Goins Writer on Holidays & Appreciation Jeff Goins is the best-selling author of five books including The Art of Work and Real Artists Don't Starve. On his blog, he shares his thoughts on writing, life, and creative work. The original post is located here: ht...

Joel of 5AM Joel talks about the value of your legacy Episode 2204: Your 200 Year Plan: Your Legacy by Joel of 5AM Joel on Leaving A Positive Impact on the World Joel is a 35-year old living in Los Angeles with his wife and their dog. He was born and raised in Australia and moved to the US when he was 22. About 4 years ago he started getting up every morning at 5am. It started as one of those 30 d...

Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to Be Rich talks about how perfect it is that his morning routine is not guru-approved Episode 2203: My Morning Routine Isn’t Guru Approved - And That’s What Makes it Perfect for Me by Ramit Sethi of IWT Ramit Sethi wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not just f...

Vironika Tugaleva talks about the dangers of self-improvement Episode 2202: The Dangers of Self-Improvement: Why Most New Year's Resolutions Don't Work by Vironika Tugaleva 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 solace in words and...

Jenny Lee of Hello Brio shares 6 ways to use minimalism to support a zero waste lifestyle Episode 2201: Six Ways To Use Minimalism To Support a Zero Waste Lifestyle by Jenny Lee of HelloBrio on A Minimalist Lifestyle 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...

Isaac Morehouse shares why it's so hard to exit a bad situation. Episode 2200: Why Is It So Hard to Exit a Bad Situation by Isaac Morehouse of Office Hours on Personal Growth Isaac Morehouse is the founder and CEO of Praxis, an awesome startup apprenticeship program making degrees irrelevant for careers. He is dedicated to the relentless pursuit of freedom. He's written some books, done some podca...

Jillian Johnsrud shares the most high leverage habit Episode 2199: The Most High Leverage Habit by Jillian Johnsrud on Challenging Situations & Helpful Perspectives Fifteen years ago when Jillian and her husband Adam were married, they had $55,000 in debt (credit card, student loans, and medical debt). They also had big dreams. They wanted to take mini-retirements. They wanted to travel the world....

Ingrid Y. Helander shares 3 confidence builders you're missing if you collapse under stress Episode 2198: Three Confidence Builders You're Missing If You Collapse Under Stress by Ingrid Y Helander Ingrid began her career in Marriage and Family Therapy after she had her three children. After her youngest son was diagnosed with a chronic illness, she decided that she wanted to train to work alongsid...

Kathy Robinson of Athena Wellness talks about upping your vibe Episode 2197: Upping Your Vibe by Kathy Robinson of Athena Wellness on Creating Positive Energy & Optimism Prior to becoming a certified wellness coach and author of The Athena Principles – Simple Wellness Practices for Overworked Professionals, Kathy Robinson spent more than 25 years assessing the wellness of Fortune 500 companies. Sh...

Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy talks about joy and why it's the magic ingredient Episode 2196: Joy: The Magic Ingredient by Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy on Positivity & Being More Optimistic 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...

Josie Michelle Davis gives you a quick guide to real self-care during the holidays Episode 2195: The Quick Guide to Real Self Care During the Holidays by Josie Michelle Davis Josie Michelle Davis is a full time stylist, a writer, and a lover of rescue mutts. She's a bit of a jack-of-all-trades and she spent years blogging DIYs and outfits. These days she's more focused on helping others learn how...

Ali Cornish of Everthrive shares two short posts talking about slowing down and curating a simple life Episode 2194: Unburden by Choice AND Pause by Ali Cornish of Everthrive on Slowing Down & Curating A Simple Life 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...

Ira Israel shares his thoughts on happiness being a choice. Episode 2193: Happiness Is a Choice by Ira Israel on Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices to Be Happier 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, producing a series...

Greg Audino talks about accepting and processing feelings Episode 2192: Feeling - Exposed by Greg Audino on Accepting and Processing Emotions Greg Audino of gregaudino.com has an extensive background in both the personal development industry and the film industry. He currently hosts and produces podcasts with Optimal Living Daily, while also writing, coaching and creating content with Vibely. TV f...

Benjamin Hardy warns you of the dangers of not having your priorities straight Episode 2191: If You Don’t Get Your Priorities Straight, Your Life Will Fall Apart by Benjamin Hardy on Priority Setting 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-directed...

Lauren Rad with GetMyrth talks about creating a home that fosters mental health Episode 2190: Home As A Safe Space by Lauren Rad of GetMyrth on Curating Your House for Mental Health After nearly a decade of globetrotting as a sustainable seafood consultant and ocean conservation warrior, Emma is planting roots. She’s lived, worked or explored in over 60 countries – 45 in the last 10 years. Quite a...

Kalen Bruce of Freedom Sprout reminds you of 7 things you should stop apologizing for Episode 2189: 7 Things You Should Stop Apologizing For by Kalen Bruce of Freedom Sprout on Authenticity & Personal Growth Kalen Bruce created Freedom Sprout to fill a void. He heard too many conversations about how "they don't teach finance in schools." It took years for him to stop complaining about it and do so...

Genevieve V. Georget of A Life In Progress asks if her small dreams are her greatness Episode 2188: What If My Small Dreams Are My Greatness by Genevieve V. Georget with A Life In Progress on Personal Acceptance 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 imperf...

Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle talks about intentional spending and curating your life Episode 2187: Minimum Viable Home by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Intentional Spending & Curating 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...

Sabrina of The Budding Optimist discusses the power of words and offers 3 phrases that can destroy your happiness. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2186: [Part 2] The Power of Words - 3 Phrases That Will Destroy Your Happiness 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...

Sabrina of The Budding Optimist discusses the power of words and offers 3 phrases that can destroy your happiness. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2185: [Part 1] The Power of Words - 3 Phrases That Will Destroy Your Happiness 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...

Allison Carmen shares why we need to release our mind from certainty, and how to do it. Episode 2184: Why Are We Always Looking For Certainty in Our Lives by Allison Carmen on Being Resilient 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 f...

Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue talks about the importance of trying new things Episode 2183: On The Importance of Trying New Things by Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue on Curiosity & Courage 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 e...

Angelina Lee of Exploring Plan Be talks about how to be more resilient Episode 2182: Brilliance in the Trench by Angelina Lee of Exploring Plan Be on How To Be More Resilient 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 b...

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares the top five regrets of the dying Episode 2181: Top Five Regrets of the Dying by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Building an Intentional Life 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 s...