Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares 10 reasons why we don't stick to things and how to follow through. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 2213: [Part 1] 10 Reasons Why We Don’t Stick to Things by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on New Year's Resolutions 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: ...
Jan 01, 2022•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jay Harrington of Life and Whim helps us say goodbye to sunk costs Episode 2212: Say Farewell to Sunk Costs by Jay Harrington of Life And Whim on Personal Growth & Development 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 purposeful, meaningful, active, and si...
Dec 31, 2021•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Daneika Glenn of Learning 2 Fly tells you how to overcome the fears that keep you playing small Episode 2211: How To Overcome The Fears That Keep You Playing Small by Daneika Glenn of Learning 2 Fly on Courage & Habits 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/...
Dec 30, 2021•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Kristine Klussman shares two short posts covering whether or not you're disconnecting from life, and how to sleep your way to greater connection Episode 2210: Numbing vs Relaxing: Are You Disconnecting from Life AND Sleep Your Way To Greater Connection by Kristine Klussman Kristine Klussman specialized in Health Psychology (Behavioral Medicine) at Harvard Medical School, then founded and ran the Health Psychology program and post-doctoral training programs at California Pacific Medical Cente...
Dec 29, 2021•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kacey Rae talks about why action precedes motivation Episode 2209: Did You Know That Action Precedes Motivation by Kacey Rae on Simple Steps to Achieve Big Goals Kacey is a mother of 3, a wanderer, hippie, and a gypsy at heart. Meditation has helped her find her way out of depressive episodes that have controlled her life, and has now given her a good handle on her anxiety. On her blog, she shares insights from her spiritual journey. The original post is located here: https://kaceyrae.com/?p=102...
Dec 28, 2021•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jen Hayes talks about 5 things she's given up during her quest for minimalism. Episode 2208: 5 Things I've Given Up During My Quest for Minimalism by Jen Hayes on Minimalist Lifestyle & Simplicity A few years ago, Jen and her husband were buried in $117,000 of student loan debt. Now, they've paid off over $100k of debt, and they're on track to have the rest paid off by the end of this year. Join their email list to get exclusive tips on how to save money, earn more, and live like no one else. Th...
Dec 27, 2021•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Andrew James of Establishing The Self shares his thoughts on down time. Episode 2207: Down Time by Andrew James on How To Overcome Laziness & Appreciate Life & Gratefulness Establishing the Self is a frequently updated collection of philosophically themed short essays aimed at interpreting the Human Condition as well as encouraging self-improvement, self-betterment, and self-preservation. The original post is located here: https://www.itsandrewjames.com/down-time Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.co...
Dec 26, 2021•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Julie Morgenstern helps you understand the roots of time clutter Episode 2206: Understanding The Roots of Time Clutter by Julie Morgenstern on Simplifying Your Life & Simplicity Julie Morgenstern is an organizing & productivity consultant, New York Times best-selling author, and speaker. For over 30 years, Julie has been teaching people all around the world and at all stages of life how to overcome disorganization to achieve their goals. Her mission is to free each individual to make their uniqu...
Dec 25, 2021•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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: https://goinswriter.com/christmas-eve/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on ...
Dec 24, 2021•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 day challenges, but after the challenge was over, Joel never stopped. He started noticing major impro...
Dec 23, 2021•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 for personal finance, but all aspects of life: money, careers, relationships, business, fitness and m...
Dec 22, 2021•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 music. Her first book, The Love Mindset, won the Readers' Favorite silver medal for Best Self-Help ...
Dec 21, 2021•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, life-altering event. The site took many turns along the way, and now it’s a place for you to find ...
Dec 20, 2021•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 podcasting, and is always experimenting with self-directed living and learning. When he's not with his wi...
Dec 19, 2021•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. And they wanted to adopt. They wanted financial freedom: to never worry about having the money to p...
Dec 18, 2021•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 alongside people as they work through life’s difficulties. She has a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family ...
Dec 17, 2021•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. She was a Chief Audit Executive and Chief Risk Officer before turning the lens from professional asses...
Dec 16, 2021•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 a blog that inspires ideas to make life a little better for yourself and others. Ellen has a passio...
Dec 15, 2021•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 to change their mindset to achieve big goals. The original post is located here: https://josiemichel...
Dec 14, 2021•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 living simply, healthfully, and authentically. Life can be better lived when we disconnect from dis...
Dec 13, 2021•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 of best-selling mindfulness DVDs, and writing about psychology, philosophy, Buddhism, yoga, film, ar...
Dec 12, 2021•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 fanatics can find him with principle roles on shows like Westworld, SWAT, Modern Family, and Jane the...
Dec 11, 2021•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 education, and formal education. His research focuses on the psychological differences of "wantrepr...
Dec 10, 2021•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 feat, but given Emma’s ambition, intensely supportive global network of family and friends, and pow...
Dec 09, 2021•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 something about it. He has five kids, so him and his wife have to get five adults into the world with ...
Dec 08, 2021•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 imperfect and beautiful lives and/or businesses. Her message can be summed up in 3 sentences: You're imper...
Dec 07, 2021•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 the votes of his readers! He also blogs. Colin's a minimalist in that he owns very few things and i...
Dec 06, 2021•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 lung condition called Bronchiolitis Obliterans. But more importantly, she is a Foodie, a Traveller,...
Dec 05, 2021•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 lung condition called Bronchiolitis Obliterans. But more importantly, she is a Foodie, a Traveller,...
Dec 04, 2021•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 focusing on real estate, corporate, mergers and acquisitions, and taxation. After 15 years of practic...
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