Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares 12 intentional ways to choose happiness Episode 2903: 12 Intentional Actions to Choose Happiness Today by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on How Happiness is a Choice 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 pursuits. Their story has been seen on the CBS Evening News, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Wall St...
Sep 15, 2023•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle talks about living an iterative life. Episode 2902: Living an Iterative Life by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Personal Growth & Self-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 how he ...
Sep 14, 2023•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Keith Wilson shares how to tell if you're just being a big baby. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2901: [Part 2] How to Tell If You’re Just Being a Big Baby by Keith Wilson on How to Be an Adult Keith Wilson is a licensed mental health counselor and certified alcohol and substance abuse counselor in New York State, with more than 30 years experience. Keith has done a lot of writing about ways to improve your relationships and become the person you would like to be. His newest book is The Road to Rec...
Sep 13, 2023•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Keith Wilson shares how to tell if you're just being a big baby. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2900: [Part 1] How to Tell If You’re Just Being a Big Baby by Keith Wilson on How to Be an Adult Keith Wilson is a licensed mental health counselor and certified alcohol and substance abuse counselor in New York State, with more than 30 years experience. Keith has done a lot of writing about ways to improve your relationships and become the person you would like to be. His newest book is The Road to Rec...
Sep 12, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel shares 7 things we hold on to long after it's time to let go Episode 2899: 7 Things We Hold On To (Long After It’s Time To Let Go) by Angel Chernoff of Marc and Angel 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 blogs.” Through their blog, book, course and coaching, they’ve spent the past decade writing about and...
Sep 11, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast David Cain of Raptitude teaches us how to take a break from our minds. Episode 2898: How to Take a Break from Your Mind by David Cain of Raptitude on Being More Present David Cain is a writer and entrepreneur living in Winnipeg, Canada. On a particular boring day at his office job in 2009, he started Raptitude. His interest has always been human society and the internal human experience, and Raptitude became his megaphone for his thoughts about those things. It found an audience rather quickly a...
Sep 10, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast ESI of ESI Money informs you of 6 times that it's easy to ask for a discount. Episode 2897: Six Times It's Easy to Ask for a Discount by ESI of ESI Money on Money Saving Strategies ESI Money is written by "ESI", a 50-something retiree. The site is basically a list of what's allowed him to become financially independent and how you can implement those successes in your life. His philosophy is simple and focuses on doing three simple things to achieve financial independence: earn, save, invest. Th...
Sep 10, 2023•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Greg Audino dissects drama, how we need it and perpetuate it. Episode 2896: Drama 101 by Greg Audino on Procrastination & Prioritizing Your Life Greg Audino is both a certified life coach and an actor. He combines his passions to create short and digestible videos which shine new light on the turbulent areas of life that many of us already have our minds made up about. Constantly seeking to share new insight, Audino uses humor and a variety of PG-13 examples to offer a refreshing and more relata...
Sep 09, 2023•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness shares why you should do less Episode 2895: Why You Should Do Less. Or Maybe Even Nothing at All by Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness on Multitasking 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 zero results. It wasn’t until he graduated college and learned the right way to train that he started to see positive changes. He's a nerd, but likes fit...
Sep 08, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Maj Wismann with Tiny Buddha talks about courage Episode 2894: Courage Is Doing What You Really Want to Do, Even When You’re Scared by Maj Wismann Tiny Buddha has been helping people heal, grow, and find peace since 2009. The site features stories and insights from people of all ages, from all over the globe. For daily wisdom, follow Tiny Buddha on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, or subscribe to the blog. And be sure to check out Tiny Buddha’s Inner Strength Journal: Creative Prompts and Challe...
Sep 07, 2023•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ryan Frederick talks about the happiness curve Episode 2893: The Little Known Happiness Curve by Ryan Frederick of Here.life on How to Age Happily Ryan Frederick is an internationally recognized thought leader, speaker, author, innovator, developer, and strategy consultant specializing in place and healthy longevity with over 15 years in the field. His work has been cited in Forbes, The Washington Post and many other outlets. Take his life assessment quiz, located here: https://www.here.life/ass...
Sep 06, 2023•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Erica Layne talks about the value in knowing your shame triggers Episode 2892: Knowing Your Shame Triggers Will Set You Free by Erica Layne on Questioning Your Beliefs Erica Layne is a sunset chaser, mom of three, and founder of The Life On Purpose Movement—a community of women living life with intention. Her website reaches thousands of women every day, helping them trade overwhelm and fatigue for focus and peace. Erica graduated in print journalism from BYU, has been interviewed for The Wall S...
Sep 05, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Jenny Brockis helps you decide what you want out of life Episode 2891: Are You Living The Good Life? by Dr. Jenny Brockis on Deciding What You Want Out of Life Dr Jenny Brockis is a medical practitioner and board-certified lifestyle medicine physician, keynote speaker and best-selling author based out of Perth, Western Australia. She is an expert in the science of high-performance thinking, creating thriving teams and leaders through improving brain health and wellbeing. And in her new book,...
Sep 04, 2023•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jay Harrington of Life and Whim reminds us that routines are meant to be broken. Episode 2890: Routines are Meant to be Broken by Jay Harrington of Life And Whim on Spontaneity & Freedom 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, act...
Sep 03, 2023•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ellen Burgan offers the science behind why hugs are so powerful. Episode 2889: 7 Reasons Why Hugs Are So Powerful by Ellen Burgan of If it Brings You Joy on the Value of Physical Touch 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 passion for bringing joy t...
Sep 03, 2023•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Joel of 5AM Joel shares tips for having an early and successful morning. Episode 2888: 6 Tips for Waking Up Early and CRUSHING IT by Joel of 5AMJoel on Creating Morning Routines 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 noti...
Sep 02, 2023•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog talks about how to generate more interesting opportunities in your life Episode 2887: Closing Your Interests Opens More Interesting Opportunities: The Power of Diligence in Creating a Remarkable Life by Cal Newport 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 in 2004. In addition to...
Sep 01, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Benjamin Hardy talks about motivation and sacrifice Episode 2886: To Have What You Want, You Must Give Up What’s Holding You Back by Benjamin Hardy on Motivation and Sacrifice 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 "wantrepreneurs" and actual entre...
Aug 31, 2023•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Kelly Flanagan talks about how and why to become more patient Episode 2885: Patience is Not a Virtue, It's a By-Product by Dr. Kelly Flanagan on How to Become More Patient Clinical psychologist Dr. Kelly Flanagan is the co-founder of Artisan Clinical Associates in Naperville, IL. He writes weekly about living out redemptive stories on his popular blog, UnTangled. Kelly has also written two books, one titled Loveable: Embracing What is Truest About You, So You Can Truly Embrace Your Life, and...
Aug 30, 2023•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Barefoot Minimalists talk about how to get unstuck Episode 2884: How to Get Unstuck (Without Uprooting Your Life) by The Barefoot Minimalists on Finding Your Life Purpose The Barefoot Minimalists blog is a space to celebrate the joys of living a simple, natural and minimal life! This blog is packed with tips, ideas, guides and suggestions for everyday people who want to live a more natural life with less. Whether you are just starting your minimalist journey or learning to sustain it, Barefo...
Aug 29, 2023•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Antonia Collins of Balance Through Simplicity talks about self-care habits for your daily routine Episode 2883: Self-Care Habits for Your Daily Routine by Antonia Collins of Balance Through Simplicity Balance Through Simplicity is a blog dedicated to helping you declutter your home, simplify life and live intentionally. It provides practical tips and easy-to-follow guidance to help you create a meaningful life you love. Check out the blog if you’re looking to create more time, space and freedom ...
Aug 28, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tynan talks about procrastination on high mental load tasks. Episode 2882: Procrastination on High Mental Load Tasks by Tynan on Why Do I Procrastinate 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 as one o...
Aug 27, 2023•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nia Shanks reminds us that not everything we eat needs a healthy makeover. Episode 2881: Everything You Eat Doesn't Need a Healthy Makeover by Nia Shanks on Making Good Nutrition Choices Nia Shanks is a writer and coach, and leader of the Lift Like a Girl revolution. She helps women discover and reach their potential through an empowering approach to health, fitness, and life. Nia also hosts The Nia Shanks Show--the podcast dedicated to helping you reach your health and fitness goals and become ...
Aug 27, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People encourages you to reinvent yourself in the direction of your dreams. Episode 2880: Reinvent Yourself in the Direction of Your Dreams 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 opportunities and challenges. The mission of his blog is to help busy people thrive in their spir...
Aug 26, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares how to maintain motivation to simplify your life Episode 2879: How to Maintain Motivation to Simplify Your Life 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 what was really important in her life. She discovered what mattered most by getting rid of everything that didn’t ma...
Aug 25, 2023•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Leo Babauta helps you complete your scariest tasks of the day with joy Episode 2879: How to Do Your Scariest Tasks of the Day, with Joy by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Tackling Difficult Tasks 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/scariest/ Visit Me Onlin...
Aug 24, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sara Stanizai of Prospect Therapy talks about what to do when you're frustrated that your goal-setting isn't working Episode 2877: Frustrated That Your Goal-Setting Isn't Working? by Sara Stanizai of Prospect Therapy on the Stages of Change Prospect Therapy is an LGBTQ+ affirming psychotherapy practice that offers quality mental health services to individuals, couples, children and families. Their guiding principles are integrity, generosity and enthusiasm. They support these principles through ...
Aug 23, 2023•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mia of She Dreams All Day talks about how to be more confident as an introvert. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2876: [Part 2] How To Be More Confident As An Introvert: My Top Confidence Tips 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 dreamer, now out to help other dreamers. The original post is located here: https://shedreamsallday.com/co...
Aug 22, 2023•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mia of She Dreams All Day talks about how to be more confident as an introvert. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2875: [Part 1] How To Be More Confident As An Introvert: My Top Confidence Tips 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 dreamer, now out to help other dreamers. The original post is located here: https://shedreamsallday.com/co...
Aug 21, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tyler Tervooren of Riskology.co reminds us to control our choices before they control us. Episode 2874: Control Your Choices Before They Control You by Tyler Tervooren of Riskology on Building New Habits Tyler is a serial entrepreneur, the founder of Riskology, former co-producer of the World Domination Summit – an annual event for free-thinkers and non-conformists, and has completed a marathon on every continent. The original post is located here: https://www.riskology.co/making-choices/ Visit ...
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