Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

Marc and Angel Chernoff share an excerpt from their book, "1000+ Little Habits of Happy, Successful Relationships" Episode 1955: An Excerpt from the book 1000+ Little Habits of Happy, Successful Relationships by Marc & Angel Chernoff Marc and Angel Chernoff are New York Times bestselling authors, professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recogniz...

Karl Staib of DigToFly guides you on how to actually enjoy a traffic jam. Episode 1954: How to Actually Enjoy a Traffic Jam by Karl Staib of Dig To Fly on How To Improve Your Patience Karl Staib is an author that seeks out growth at every turn. It's why he writes. He wants to process his thoughts and emotions, learn from them and share them with the world. He grew up in a little town in Pennsylvan...

Angel Chernoff of Marc and Angel shares 5 things to stop doing and start doing for yourself. Episode 1953: 5 Things to Stop Doing and Start Doing for Yourself by Angel Chernoff of Marc And Angel Marc and Angel Chernoff are New York Times bestselling authors, professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recognized by Forbes as having "one of the most...

Danae Smith of This Wondrous Life talks about gratitude and living in the tender space. Episode 1952: Gratitude: Living in the Tender Space by Danae Smith of This Wondrous Life on Gratefulness Danae Smith is East Coast born and raised, but a West Coast girl at heart, She is the founder of This Wondrous Life, a lifestyle blog, rooted in pursuing a life lived simply, slowly, and with community. Over...

Claire with Want Less offers us an opportunity to rethink television. Episode 1951: 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...

Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People discusses the typically unseen benefits of cyclical thinking. Episode 1950: How Cyclical Thinking Can Help You Live Better by Cylon George of Spiritual Living For Busy People 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 opportu...

Angelina Lee of Exploring Plan Be shares two short posts covering the art of saying "no" and what to do when you're too tired to be inspired. Episode 1949: The Art of Saying No AND Too Tired to be Inspired by Angelina Lee of Exploring Plan Be 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...

Mia of She Dreams All Day talks about how to generate more time each day to achieve your goals. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1948: [Part 2] How To Get More Time In A Day To Achieve Your Goals by Mia of She Dreams All Day She Dreams All Day is a personal development and productivity blog designed to help you achieve your biggest goals and your wildest dreams. Created by Mia, a constant creative dre...

Mia of She Dreams All Day talks about how to generate more time each day to achieve your goals. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1947: [Part 1] How To Get More Time In A Day To Achieve Your Goals by Mia of She Dreams All Day She Dreams All Day is a personal development and productivity blog designed to help you achieve your biggest goals and your wildest dreams. Created by Mia, a constant creative dre...

Dr. Elana Miller of Zen Psychiatry talks about resilience and maintaining a positive mindset. Episode 1946: Resurrection by Dr. Elana Miller of Zen Psychiatry on Resilience & A Positive Mindset Elana Miller is a psychiatrist based out of Los Angeles, California. She loves to write, read, and make music. Elana received her B.A. in psychology at Harvard University before studying at the Keck School...

Derek Gladwin offers an excerpt from his new book, "Rewriting Our Stories" Episode 1945: An Excerpt from the Book Rewriting Our Stories by Derek Gladwin on Education, Empowerment & Well-being Rewriting Our Stories: Education, Empowerment, and Well-being harnesses the therapeutic power of storytelling to convert feelings of fear and powerlessness into affirmative life narratives. Rather than seeing...

Rachel Shanken of MindBodyWise teaches you how to get better at balancing everything. Episode 1944: Be Better at Balancing it All by Rachel Shanken of MindBodyWise on Finding Life Balance 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 lead,...

2 short posts from Stella Grizont of Woopaah on what to tell your inner critic and the unexpected reasons that you're procrastinating. Episode 1943: What To Tell Your Inner Critic AND 3 Unexpected Reasons You're Procrastinating 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 the we...

Rose Lounsbury shares an excerpt from her book titled "Less: Minimalism for Real" Episode 1942: An Excerpt From the Book "Less: Minimalism for Real" 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 impor...

Kat Medina talks about how being openhearted can change your life for the better. Episode 1941: The Life-Changing Magic of Being Openhearted by Kat Medina on Personal Growth & Development As a child, Kat Medina wanted to be MacGyver when she grew up. Now, as the founder and Creative Director of a Silicon Valley startup, she's become a well-traveled bookworm who finds creative solutions to entrepre...

Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle talks about living an individualistic lifestyle to pursue balanced personal growth. Episode 1940: Lifestyle for One by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on How To Pursue Balanced Personal Growth 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--tha...

Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild gives us tips on how to find Zen in everyday life.  Episode 1939: Finding Zen In Everyday Life by Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild on Creating White Space 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 hea...

Adi Redzic gives you the tools for living a full life. Episode 1938: 100 Percent Plus 5 Questions to Help You Get There by Adi Redzic on How To Live A Full Life Adi Redzic is an award-winning life, business, and leadership coach, entrepreneur, author of two books, and motivational speaker. From a war-torn childhood to meetings at The White House, Adi has proven the possibility of change and growth...

Greg Audino encourages you to see life as a game that's full of opportunities to take responsibility for all problems that you face, whether or not you caused them.  Episode 1937: Life Invaders 3: Return of Responsibility by Greg Audino on How To Be Responsible for Your Life Greg Audino is both a certified life coach and an actor. He combines his passions to create short and digestible videos whic...

Emma McLaren with GetMyrth discusses resilience and how it can be used to improve stress. Episode 1936: What is Resilience and How Can It Improve Your Stress by Emma McLaren of Get Myrth 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. Qu...

Courtney Carver of Be More With Less tells us why she doesn't save journals or other sentimental items. Episode 1935: Why I Don't Save Journals or Other Sentimental Items by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less 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 figure out w...

Kylee Lessard of A Blue Sky Mind instructs us on how to walk the 5-part path to happiness and flourish. Episode 1934: What is Flourishing - Learn How to Walk the 5-Part Path to Happiness by Kylee Lessard of Blue Sky Mind Blue Sky Mind's mission is to educate the world about positive psychology -- what it is, why it’s helpful and how to practice it in a realistic and sustainable way. Its purpose is...

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits talks about becoming more committed to his commitments. Episode 1933: Becoming More Deeply Committed to My Commitments by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Accomplishing Goals 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 am...

Brianna Harry of YeMash discloses her highest self morning routine. Episode 1932: My Highest Self Morning Routine by Briana Harry of YeMash on How to Have Self-Compassion YeMash is a private publishing group; currently in its early stages. At the core of all content published, shared, and promoted by YeMash are the principles of expressing truth, exuding positive energy, and living as your honest...

Shirley of Daring Living tells you how to create and start living an ideal life. Episode 1931: How to Create an Ideal Life for Yourself & Start Living it Today by Shirley of Daring Living on Vision Planning 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...