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Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

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Join award-winning audiobook narrator Justin Malik in this personal growth accelerator, delivering bite-sized episodes each day that are rich with wisdom and practical advice. Optimal Living Daily features a carefully selected mix of articles from some of the most influential voices in self-help, covering topics like minimalism, productivity, mental health, and personal development. Each episode is thoughtfully narrated to not only inform but also inspire you to make meaningful changes in your life. Whether you're seeking motivation, clarity, or strategies to enhance your daily life, Optimal Living Daily is your go-to source for personal development. It’s not just a podcast; it’s a daily habit that empowers you to live your best life, one insightful and uplifting episode at a time. Dive into episodes that cover the essence of self-help, minimalism, and self-improvement, offering actionable steps to foster personal development. This podcast is designed for those passionate about personal development and minimalism, looking to integrate self-help strategies and self-improvement techniques into their daily routines. By focusing on personal development, each episode provides you with the tools needed for self-improvement and minimalism, transforming your life with every listen. Listen now, and become an OLD friend--your optimal life awaits...
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Episodes

2273: Feeling the Winter Worry Blahs - Three Easy Steps to Wake You From “Life’s a Chore” to “Living More"

Ingrid Y. Helander helps you break free winter worries Episode 2273: Feeling the Winter Worry Blahs - Three Easy Steps to Wake You From “Life’s a Chore” to “Living More" 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 alongside people as they work through life’s difficulties. She has a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Central Connec...

Mar 02, 20229 minEp. 2273

2272: How to Be Your Best Self When Life Gets You Down by Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy on Self-Care Practice

Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy helps you be your best self when life gets you down Episode 2272: How to Be Your Best Self When Life Gets You Down by Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy on Self-Care Practice 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 a blog that inspires ideas to make life a little better for yourself and others. Ellen has...

Mar 01, 202212 minEp. 2272

2271: 3 Steps to Take When Decluttering Sentimental Items by Rachel Jones of Nourishing Minimalism

Rachel Jones of Nourishing Minimalism tells us 3 steps to take when decluttering sentimental items Episode 2271: 3 Steps to Take When Decluttering Sentimental Items by Rachel Jones of Nourishing Minimalism Rachel started her journey to minimalism in 2008, struggling with depression and horribly embarrassed by the messy state of her home. Her goal for pursuing minimalism was to find contentment and joy in spending time with family and being able to focus on Christ. What she found was that minimal...

Feb 28, 202212 minEp. 2271

2270: [Part 2] Thinking Ourselves Right - The Good and Bad Sides of Self-Justification by Helene Massicotte of FTP

Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue talks about the good and bad sides of self-justification. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2270: [Part 2] Thinking Ourselves Right - The Good and Bad Sides of Self-Justification by Helene Massicotte of FTP 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 enables her to do just that. No more, no less. She chose to re...

Feb 27, 202210 minEp. 2270

2269: [Part 1] Thinking Ourselves Right - The Good and Bad Sides of Self-Justification by Helene Massicotte of FTP

Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue talks about the good and bad sides of self-justification. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2269: [Part 1] Thinking Ourselves Right - The Good and Bad Sides of Self-Justification by Helene Massicotte of FTP 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 enables her to do just that. No more, no less. She chose to re...

Feb 26, 20228 minEp. 2269

2268: Four Antidotes to Procrastination by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Getting Things Done

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares four antidotes to procrastination. Episode 2268: Four Antidotes to Procrastination by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Getting Things Done 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, find happiness. The original post is located here: https://zenhabits.net/antidotes Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Inter...

Feb 25, 20229 minEp. 2268

2267: Learn from Loneliness AND Give Yourself Permission to Breathe by Ali Cornish of Everthrive

Ali Cornish of Everthrive shares two short posts about learning from loneliness and giving yourself permission to breathe Episode 2267: Learn from Loneliness AND Give Yourself Permission to Breathe by Ali Cornish of Everthrive 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 living simply, healthfully, and authentically. Life can be better lived when we disconne...

Feb 24, 202211 minEp. 2267

2266: Which Super Power Would You Choose by Eric Teplitz on How To Be More Content in Everyday Life

Eric Teplitz asks which super power you would choose Episode 2266: Which Super Power Would You Choose by Eric Teplitz on How To Be More Content in Everyday Life Eric Teplitz has had a lifelong fascination with human motivation, creativity, personal development, and living an inspired, rewarding, and positively impactful life. To this effect, he routinely undertakes challenging endeavors that intrigue him and impel him to grow. He has recorded an album of original songs and started his own record...

Feb 23, 202213 minEp. 2266

2265: How to Make Your Home Your Sanctuary by Julianna Poplin of The Simplicity Habit on Loving Your Space

Julianna Poplin with No Sidebar tells you how to make your home your sanctuary Episode 2265: How to Make Your Home Your Sanctuary by Julianna Poplin of The Simplicity Habit on Loving Your Space 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 want to help you let go of distractions, online and off--to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet of yo...

Feb 22, 202211 minEp. 2265

2264: Some Lessons On Decluttering and Simplifying Mindfully by Emma Scheib of Simple Slow Lovely

Emma Scheib of Simple Slow Lovely shares some lessons on decluttering and simplifying mindfully Episode 2264: Some Lessons On Decluttering and Simplifying Mindfully by Emma Scheib of Simple Slow Lovely Emma is a self-confessed introvert who craves the simple and slow things in life. She loves to run, read, and write. She is blessed to be wife to a wonderful husband, mum to two amazing and vivacious daughters, 1 dog, a cat, and 5 chickens. They live in Motueka, New Zealand, a stone’s throw from t...

Feb 21, 202210 minEp. 2264

2263: 5 Things We Pursue in the Simple Life by Robin Shliakhau with No Sidebar on The Things that Matter Most

Robin Shliakhau with No Sidebar talks about 5 things to pursue in the simple life Episode 2263: 5 Things We Pursue in the Simple Life by Robin Shliakhau with No Sidebar on The Things that Matter Most 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 want to help you let go of distractions, online and off--to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet...

Feb 20, 20229 minEp. 2263

2262: 8 Ways to Let Go of Perfectionism by Rebecca Crespo of Minimalism Made Simple on Acceptance Of Yourself

Rebecca Crespo of Minimalism Made Simple shares 8 ways to let go of perfectionism Episode 2262: 8 Ways to Let Go of Perfectionism by Rebecca Crespo of Minimalism Made Simple on Acceptance Of Yourself 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 items into a small red carry-on, to fulfill her lifelong dream of traveling the world. Within those 3 years she l...

Feb 19, 202211 minEp. 2262

2261: The Difference Between Experiments and Goals: How to Balance Spontaneity with the Focused Pursuit of Fame

Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog shares the difference between experiments and goals and how to balance spontaneity with the focused pursuit of fame. Episode 2261: The Difference Between Experiments and Goals: How to Balance Spontaneity with the Focused Pursuit of Fame Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, who specializes in the theory of distributed algorithms. He previously earned his Ph.D. from MIT in 2009 and graduated from Dartmouth College i...

Feb 18, 202210 minEp. 2261

2260: Reclaiming Confidence and Joy Through Creative Recovery by Daneika Glenn of Learning 2 Fly

Daneika Glenn of Learning 2 Fly tells you how to reclaim confidence and joy through recovery Episode 2260: Reclaiming Confidence and Joy Through Creative Recovery by Daneika Glenn of Learning 2 Fly Daneika is an artist, confidence coach, recovering people-pleaser, and the founder of Learning2Fly. She is on a mission to help creative women find their voice, increase their confidence and design a more fulfilling life The original post is located here: https://learning2fly.org/4-challenges-to-creat...

Feb 17, 20229 minEp. 2260

2259: Is Failure Good by James Altucher on Why You Need To Stop Caring So Much About What Other People Think

James Altucher dissects whether or not failure is good Episode 2259: Is Failure Good by James Altucher on Why You Need To Stop Caring So Much About What Other People Think James Altucher is an American hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and podcaster. He has founded or cofounded more than 20 companies and says he failed at 17 of them. He has published 11 books, and is a regular contributor to The Financial Times, TechCrunch, and The Huffington Post. USA Today named his book Ch...

Feb 16, 202210 minEp. 2259

2258: Why You Should Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone by Adam Murray of Living This Good Life on Taking Action

Adam Murray of Living This Good Life tells you why you should step out of your comfort zone Episode 2258: Why You Should Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone by Adam Murray of Living This Good Life on Taking Action Adam grew up in a small town in New Brunswick, Canada. He knew from a young age that he wanted to explore and find what made him happy (and uncomfortable). He grew up as a very shy kid but over time he was able to defeat what was holding him down. He remembers how good he felt when he finall...

Feb 15, 20228 minEp. 2258

2257: 10 Simple Minimalism Guidelines by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on How To Approach Minimalism

Amy Ongaro of Break the Twitch shares 10 minimalism guidelines to follow Episode 2257: 10 Simple Minimalism Guidelines by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on How To Approach Minimalism After years of impulse spending on Amazon and elsewhere, Anthony Ongaro realized that his one-click purchase habits were more of a physical Twitch than an intentional action. It turned out, this Twitch wasn’t just limited to online spending. It applied to social media, impulsive smartphone usage, and more. Break...

Feb 14, 20229 minEp. 2257

2256: [Part 2] Regular Revolutions by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Personal Development

Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle talks about regular revolutions. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2256: [Part 2] Regular Revolutions by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Personal Development 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 also blogs. Colin's a minimalist in that he owns very few things and is careful in h...

Feb 13, 20229 minEp. 2256

2255: [Part 1] Regular Revolutions by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Personal Development

Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle talks about regular revolutions. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2255: [Part 1] Regular Revolutions by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Personal Development 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 also blogs. Colin's a minimalist in that he owns very few things and is careful in h...

Feb 12, 20229 minEp. 2255

2254: Why We Are All Secretly Superheroes by Jeff Goins of Goins Writer on Remembering Who We Are

Jeff Goins of Goins Writer tells us why we're all secretly superheroes Episode 2254: Why We Are All Secretly Superheroes by Jeff Goins of Goins Writer on Remembering Who We Are 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: https://goinswriter.com/superhero/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show...

Feb 11, 20228 minEp. 2254

2253: RAIN Method - A Perspective on Reducing Harm in the World by Kylee Lessard of A Blue Sky Mind

Kylee Lessard of A Blue Sky Mind shares a perspective on reducing harm in the world Episode 2253: RAIN Method - A Perspective on Reducing Harm in the World by Kylee Lessard of A 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 to teach happiness strategies at the individual level, in order to create a ripple effect of positivity at the society-wide leve...

Feb 10, 202212 minEp. 2253

2252: How to Feel Better When You’re Depressed by Shirely of Daring Living on Dealing with Depression

Shirley Huang of Daring Living tells you how to feel better when you're depressed Episode 2252: How to Feel Better When You’re Depressed by Shirely of Daring Living on Dealing with Depression 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://daringliving.com/depressed-feel-better/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show?...

Feb 09, 20229 minEp. 2252

2251: Worried You Can't Handle It AND Trying to Fix Your Problems All by Yourself by Stella Grizont of Woopaah

Stella Grizont with Woopaah shares 2 short posts covering how to handle things when you're worried that you can't, and what happens when you try to fix your problems all by yourself Episode 2251: Worried You Can't Handle It AND Trying to Fix Your Problems All by Yourself 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 well-being of their employees. She studied Economics at Co...

Feb 08, 20229 minEp. 2251

2250: Ambitious Minimalism: How Owning Less Frees Us to Achieve More by Jay Harrington with Becoming Minimalist

Jay Harrington with Becoming Minimalist talks about how owning less frees us to achieve more Episode 2250: Ambitious Minimalism: How Owning Less Frees Us to Achieve More by Jay Harrington with Becoming Minimalist Jay and Heather Harrington are the husband and wife team behind Life and Whim. They started Life and Whim after moving their family to Traverse City, a small town on the shores of Lake Michigan, to break the script of their life and reimagine what's possible. They live in pursuit of a p...

Feb 07, 202210 minEp. 2250

2249: What Malcolm Gladwell Can Teach Us About The Joy Of Intellectual Disagreements by Margo Aaron of ThatSeemsImportant

Margo Aaron of That Seems Important shares what Malcolm Gladwell can teach us about the joy of intellectual disagreements Episode 2249: What Malcolm Gladwell Can Teach Us About The Joy Of Intellectual Disagreements by Margo Aaron of ThatSeemsImportant Margo Aaron is a proud graduate of Emory University, Columbia University and altMBA where she won the prestigious Walker Award. In 2017 she founded The Arena, the first virtual coworking space for solopreneurs. She's a regular contributor to Inc an...

Feb 06, 202211 minEp. 2249

2248: Surviving Times Of Uncertainty by Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild on How to Practice Self-Compassion

Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild talks about surviving times of uncertainty Episode 2248: Surviving Times Of Uncertainty by Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild on How to Practice Self-Compassion 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 health issues led her to dig deep into alternative/natural health and take sustainable, self-guided...

Feb 05, 202211 minEp. 2248

2247: Making the Biggest Decisions by Tynan on Decision Fatigue & How to Build Resilience

Tynan shares his thoughts on making the biggest decisions. Episode 2247: Making the Biggest Decisions by Tynan on Decision Fatigue & How to Build Resilience 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 creating good work. The New York Times Bestseller “The Game” featured him...

Feb 04, 20228 minEp. 2247

2246: This is How to Find Your Inspiration, Creativity and Focus by The NeuroGym Team of MyNeuroGym on Brain Science

The NeuroGym Team tells us how to find inspiration, creativity and focus Episode 2246: This is How to Find Your Inspiration, Creativity and Focus by The NeuroGym Team of MyNeuroGym on Brain Science NeuroGym applies scientifically-proven methods and technologies for helping people expand their mental and emotional power to reach their fullest potential. Their Mission is to be the leading provider of life transforming technology, products and services to help individuals and corporations maximize ...

Feb 03, 202210 minEp. 2246

2245: How To Ask The Right Question When You’re Anxious (Hint: It’s Not “Why?”) by Ingrid Y Helander, LMFT

Ingrid Y. Helander gives you the best question to ask when you're anxious Episode 2245: How To Ask The Right Question When You’re Anxious (Hint: It’s Not “Why?”) by Ingrid Y Helander, LMFT 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 alongside people as they work through life’s difficulties. She has a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy ...

Feb 02, 202211 minEp. 2245

2244: This 10-Minute Routine Will Increase Your Clarity And Creativity by Benjamin Hardy on Brain Development

Benjamin Hardy shares a quick routine you can follow to increase your clarity and creativity Episode 2244: This 10-Minute Routine Will Increase Your Clarity And Creativity by Benjamin Hardy on Brain Development 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 formal education. His research focuses on the psychological differences o...

Feb 01, 202212 minEp. 2244
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