Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

Steve Pavlina shares his take on family relationship problems. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 272: [Part 2] Understanding Family Relationiship Problems by Steve Pavlina (Love & Difference of Opinions). 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....

Steve Pavlina shares his take on family relationship problems. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 271: [Part 1] Understanding Family Relationiship Problems by Steve Pavlina (Love Despite Differences). 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 ha...

Kim Christenson with No Sidebar shares 7 ways to be a more present parent. Episode 270: 7 Ways to Be a More Present Parent by Kim Christenson with NoSidebar.com (Being a Better Mom & Fun with Children). 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...

Geordie Proudfoot with Tiny Buddha shares 5 ways for parents to manage anxiety. Episode 269: 5 Ways for Parents to Manage Anxiety by Geordie Proudfoot with Tiny Buddha (Reducing Stress for a Mom & Dad). Lori Deschene is the founder of Tiny Buddha and Recreate Your Life Story, an online course that helps you let go of the past and live a life you love. Her latest book: Tiny Buddha's Gratitude Journ...

Evan Marc Katz answers a reader's question about getting (back) out of the friend zone. Episode 268: How Do I Get a Guy to Make a Move After I Rejected Him Once by Evan Marc Katz (Getting Out of the Platonic Friend Zone). Dating coach Evan Marc Katz has been billed as a “personal trainer for smart, strong, successful women,” helping singles find love since 2003. Thousands of his clients have falle...

Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel shares 10 relationship tips everyone forgets. Episode 267: 10 Relationship Tips Everyone Forgets by Marc Chernoff of MarcAndAngel.com (Communication & Forgiveness). 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 blog...

2 posts from Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People with tips for dealing with toxic and difficult people. Episode 266: A Two-Step Process for Dealing with Difficult People And How to Deal with Toxic People 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...

Dan Schmidt with Nerd Fitness shares how to fight the tired parent syndrome. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 265: [Part 2] How to Fight the Tired Parent Syndrome by Dan Schmidt with Nerd Fitness (Energy & Happiness with Toddlers). Steve Kamb started exercising back in high school without really knowing what he was doing. Through high school and college, he made every training mistake known to man and...

Dan Schmidt with Nerd Fitness shares how to fight the tired parent syndrome. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 264: [Part 1] How to Fight the Tired Parent Syndrome by Dan Schmidt with Nerd Fitness (Sleep & Health with Children). Steve Kamb started exercising back in high school without really knowing what he was doing. Through high school and college, he made every training mistake known to man and got...

Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares why it's important to spend more time with people who lift you up. Episode 263: Spend More Time with People Who Life You Up & Lift Them Right Back by Courtney Carver (Friendship). 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...

Terry Gaspard with The Gottman Institute shares how to learn to love again after an affair. Episode 262: Learning to Love Again After an Affair by Terry Gaspard with Gottman.com (Infidelity & Moving On). The Gottman Institute understands that the human family is in crisis, and that all individuals are capable of and deserve compassion. It is their mission to reach out to families in order to help...

Benjamin Hardy shares the one thing that separates creators from consumers. Episode 261: One Thing Separates Creators From Consumers by Benjamin Hardy (Selfishness & Loving Others). 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 education, and fo...

Tracy Gillett with No Sidebar shares why simplifying may protect our children's mental health. Episode 260: Why Simplifying May Protect Our Children's Mental Health by Tracy Gillett with No Sidebar (Minimalism & Kids). 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 an...

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares his simple guide to successful parenting. Episode 259: A Simple Guide to Successful Parenting by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist (Patience & Encouragement). 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 pursu...

Lisa Merlo-Booth shares why smart women often settle for dumb relationships. Episode 258: Why Smart Women Settle for Dumb Relationships by Lisa Merlo-Booth (Divorce & Unhappiness). Lisa Merlo-Booth is a straight-talking and highly effective relationship expert, speaker, and blogger. She has over twenty years of experience in the field of therapy and relationship coaching and a thriving private pra...

Carrie L. Burns with Tiny Buddha shares 4 things you need to know to have a strong, healthy relationship. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 257: [Part 2] 4 Things You Need to Know to Have a Strong, Healthy Relationship by Carrie L. Burns with Tiny Buddha. Lori Deschene is the founder of Tiny Buddha and Recreate Your Life Story, an online course that helps you let go of the past and live a life you love...

Carrie L. Burns with Tiny Buddha shares 4 things you need to know to have a strong, healthy relationship. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 256: [Part 1] 4 Things You Need to Know to Have a Strong, Healthy Relationship by Carrie L. Burns with TinyBuddha.com. Lori Deschene is the founder of Tiny Buddha and Recreate Your Life Story, an online course that helps you let go of the past and live a life you l...

Bonnie Le with Science of Relationships, through research, answers the question: does parenting make people happy or miserable? Episode 255: Does Parenting Make People Happy or Miserable by Bonnie Le with Science of Relationships (Motherhood). ScienceOfRelationships.com was founded on the premise that relationships are a central part of life and that our understanding of relationships benefits fro...

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares how to keep your cool as a parent. Episode 254: Parental Zen: How to Keep Your Cool as a Parent by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Parenting Advice & Confidence). 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,...

Erin Blaskie shares 3 questions to ask yourself before adding a comment to a conversation. Episode 253: 3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Adding a Comment to a Conversation by Erin Blaskie (Conversational Fluency). Erin Blaskie has helped numerous businesses come online, establish their web presence and create community. Erin’s primary expertise is in creating solid systems and processes for busi...

Eddie Corbano of Love's a Game shares how to fall out of love with your ex (if possible). This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 252: [Part 2] How to Fall Out of Love with Your Ex If Possible by Eddie Corbano of Loves a Game (After a Break Up). Eddie Corbano's mission and life's purpose is to help you use your breakup or divorce to turn your life around and become the best version of yourself that you can e...

Eddie Corbano of Love's a Game shares how to fall out of love with your ex (if possible). Episode 251: How to Fall Out of Love with Your Ex If Possible - Part 1 by Eddie Corbano of Love's a Game (Getting Over Someone). Eddie Corbano's mission and life's purpose is to help you use your breakup or divorce to turn your life around and become the best version of yourself that you can ever be, and attr...

Amanda Thielen with Family Optimized shares how to stop co-sleeping with your children. Episode 250: The Big Move: How to Stop Co-Sleeping by Amanda Thielen with Family Optimized (Sleep Training Children). Family Optimized, founded by Chris Egan, is a practical toolbox for helping parents solve problems. They cultivate ideas by using the connected power of the Internet and the art of storytelling...

Evan Marc Katz answers a reader's question about finding "the one." Episode 249: How Do You Know If You Have Found The One by Evan Marc Katz (Finding Your Soulmate & a Happy Marriage). Dating coach Evan Marc Katz has been billed as a “personal trainer for smart, strong, successful women,” helping singles find love since 2003. Thousands of his clients have fallen in love, gotten married, started fa...

Angel Chernoff of Marc and Angel shares 10 reasons to forgive the person you hate the most. It's worth it. Episode 248: 10 Reasons to Forgive the Person You Hate the Most by Angel Chernoff of Marc & Angel (Forgiveness & Freedom). 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...