Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares a guide to dealing with frustration and disappointment in yourself. Episode 222: A Guide to Dealing with Frustration & Disappointment in Yourself (Productivity & Personal Development). 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...

Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares micro strategies to eradicate your negative reactions. Episode 221: Micro Strategies to Eradicate Your Negative Reactions by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less (Improving Habits & Mindfulness). 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...

A beautiful post from Angel of Marc and Angel Hack Life that will remind you of how truly amazing you are. Episode 220: 10 Things I Love About YOU by Angel Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life (Self Respect & Courage). 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 per...

Lisa Merlo-Booth shares a heartfelt story--a big act of kindness. Episode 219: Relationships Start with a Small Act of Kindness and Sometimes a Big One by Lisa Merlo-Booth (True Love & Humanity). 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 thriv...

Guest author Tara Laxson with Be More With Less shares a moving story and how to be a compassionate witness. Episode 218: Be a Compassionate Witness by Tara Laxson with Be More With Less (Compassion & Empathy). 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...

Darya Rose with I Will Teach You To Be Rich shares how to give advice so that people will listen. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 217: How to Give Advice So That People Will Listen - Part 2 by Darya Rose with I Will Teach You to be Rich (Empathy & Compassion). Ramit 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 w...

Darya Rose with I Will Teach You To Be Rich shares how to give advice so that people will listen. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 216: How to Give Advice So That People Will Listen - Part 1 by Darya Rose with I Will Teach You to be Rich (Coaching & Consulting). Ramit 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...

Dr. Jennifer Harman with Science of Relationships answers a reader's question about the timing of marriage. Episode 215: When is the Right Time to Get Married by Dr. Jennifer Harman with Science of Relationships (Marriage Advice - Timing It Right). ScienceOfRelationships.com was founded on the premise that relationships are a central part of life and that our understanding of relationships benefit...

Eddie Corbano of Love's a Game shares how and why people become suddenly out of love. Episode 214: Suddenly Out of Love - How Did It Happen by Eddie Corbano (Falling In & Out of Love - The Dynamics of Dating & Relationships). 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, a...

Evan Marc Katz answers a reader's question about being unsuccessful with online dating. Episode 213: I Have Tried Everything and Online Dating is Still Not Working by Evan Marc Katz (Your Dating Profile Like OkCupid & Match). 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 f...

Steve Pavlina shares how to go from introvert to extrovert. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 212: How to Go From Introvert to Extrovert - Part 2 by Steve Pavlina (You Don't Have to Follow Your Personality Test or Horoscope). 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 websit...

Steve Pavlina shares how to go from introvert to extrovert. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 211: How to Go From Introvert to Extrovert - Part 1 by Steve Pavlina (Introversion to Extroversion with Myers-Briggs MBTI). 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, Steve...

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares 27 skills your child needs to know and isn't getting from school. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 210: 27 Skills Your Child Needs to Know That She's Not Getting in School - Part 2 by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Homeschooling). Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutt...

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares 27 skills your child needs to know and isn't getting from school. Episode 209: 27 Skills Your Child Needs to Know That She's Not Getting in School - Part 1 by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Education & Learning). 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 f...

Katerina Fager with The Gottman Institute shares what Gary Chapman's Love Languages are and why they're important. Episode 208: Learn to Speak Your Partner's Love Languages by Katerina Fager with The Gottman Institute. 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...

Dr. Diana of Love in 90 Days shares 7 keys for moving on after divorce or a break up. Episode 207: 7 Keys for Moving on After Divorce or a Break Up by Dr. Diana Kirschner of Love in 90 Days (Putting Yourself Back Together). PBS Love expert, psychologist and bestselling author, Diana Kirschner, Ph. D. has helped thousands of singles and couples to find the relationships of their dreams. Along with...

2 posts from Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People. Episode 206: 7 Powerful Questions to Help You Forgive And Be Kind to One Another (and to Yourself) - 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 opportunities and challenges. The...

Bridget McNamara with Family Optimized shares her case against chore charts. Episode 205: The Case Against Chore Charts by Bridget McNamara with Family Optimized (Parenting & Children - Getting Them to do Chores). 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 story...

Angel of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares 20 habits happy couples have. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 204: 20 Habits Happy Couples Have (But Never Talk About) - Part 2 by Angel Chernoff of MarcAndAngel.com (The Power of Us). 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...

Angel of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares 20 habits happy couples have. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 203: 20 Habits Happy Couples Have (But Never Talk About) - Part 1 by Angel Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life (Lucky in Love). 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 p...

Lisa Merlo-Booth shares what men and women can learn from the "Grace" and Aziz Ansari story. Episode 202: The Grace and Aziz Ansari Story: What Women and Men Can Learn by Lisa Merlo-Booth (The Me Too Movement & Stories). 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 relation...

Leah McClellan with Good Life Zen shares 5 crucial reasons to carry a moral compass. Episode 201: 5 Crucial Reasons to Carry a Moral Compass by Leah McClellan with Good Life Zen (How to Make the Right Decisions). Mary Jaksch is an authorized Zen master (Diamond Sangha lineage), psychotherapist, and author. She has two nationalities,--English and German--and lives in New Zealand. She's the mother o...

Samantha Joel with Science of Relationships shares some research on cohabitation. Episode 200: Living Apart Together: Why Some Couples are Forgoing Cohabitation by Samanta Joel with Science of Relationships. ScienceOfRelationships.com was founded on the premise that relationships are a central part of life and that our understanding of relationships benefits from research and scientific evidence....

Eddie Corbano of Love's a Game shares his 7 life rules. Episode 199: My 7 Life Rules - What I've Learned in 42 Years by Eddie Corbano of Love's A Game (Relationship Experience Lessons & Rules). 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 attract your ideal partner (y...

Evan Marc Katz shares the difference between chemistry and love. Episode 198: Is It Chemistry Or Is It Love by Evan Marc Katz (Love vs. Lust - How to Know if a Relationship is Serious or a Short-Term Fling). 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, got...