Optimal Living Daily - ARCHIVE 1 - Episodes 1-300 ONLY

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2990: This is Part 2 of 2. Julianna Poplin continues her guide on combating negativity, focusing on logical thinking, seeking professional support, reducing stress, being mindful of influences, and finding an accountability partner. These strategies encourage realistic perspectives, mental health care, simplifying life, conscious media consumption, and supportive relationships. These tips are practical steps towards fostering a more positive mindset, recognizing that while life has challenges, we have the power to choose our responses and habits. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.thesimplicityhabit.com/stop-being-negative/ Quotes to ponder: "Our social support is something that can't be emphasized enough." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2989: This is Part 1 of 2. Julianna Poplin offers practical tips to combat negativity. Key strategies include practicing mindfulness to stay present, journaling to process thoughts and emotions, and focusing on gratitude to retrain the brain towards positivity. These methods help understand the root of negative thoughts, whether due to internal factors or external circumstances, and promote a shift towards a more positive outlook, benefiting both mental and physical health. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.thesimplicityhabit.com/stop-being-negative/ Quotes to ponder: "Not everything can be sunshine and rainbows all the time." "Mindfulness is like a muscle – it's something you really have to work at." "A little gratitude goes a long way." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2988: Leo Babauta explains that the main challenge in changing our lives is our own thinking. We often get in our own way by being harsh on ourselves, procrastinating, and stressing about uncertainties. These habits stem from coping mechanisms developed over time. Leo suggests mindfulness as a solution: recognizing these patterns, accepting the feeling of uncertainty, and then gently redirecting ourselves back to the task at hand without overreacting or self-criticism. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/main/ Quotes to ponder: "The main reason changing our lives is hard: we get in our own way." "By practicing the mindfulness of staying with discomfort and uncertainty, we can learn to be comfortable with uncertainty." "Notice the uncertainty and our desire to run. Stay with it and don't run. Then act, with gratitude and a smile." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2987: Kyle Kowalski shares insights from a year of not purchasing clothing, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing needs from wants. This "buy nothing year" led to significant savings in both money and time, fostering a deeper understanding of personal needs and the concept of 'enough.' The experience highlights how reducing consumption can contribute to a more mindful, fulfilling lifestyle. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.sloww.co/buy-nothing-year/ Quotes to ponder: "Until you make peace with who you are, you'll never be content with what you have." - Doris Mortman "The only way to truly commit to a year of no spending is to need something even more than you want some things." "You have succeeded in life when all you really want is only what you really need." - Vernon Howard Episode references: Your Money or Your Life: Link to Book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2986: Ali Cornish reflects on the shift from childhood creativity to adult consumption, emphasizing the importance of creating over consuming. She reminisces about imaginative play in her youth, contrasting it with the passive consumption that often characterizes adulthood. Ali advocates for reconnecting with our creative selves to add value to our lives and the world, rather than succumbing to the fleeting satisfaction of material possessions and digital distractions. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://everthrive.org/blog/2016/4/20/creation-over-consumption Quotes to ponder: "Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself." - George Bernard Shaw "Instant gratification is just that: instant, ephemeral, fleeting." "When we create or cultivate meaningfully, we thrive." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2985: Emma Scheib, a self-described introvert, explores the importance of connection in simplifying life. She identifies four key areas: connecting with others, the environment, oneself, and a higher power. By understanding her own needs and prioritizing these connections, Emma finds clarity and simplicity in life, demonstrating that meaningful connections can enhance one's sense of peace and purpose. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://simpleslowlovely.com/how-connection-helps-simplify-my-life/ Quotes to ponder: "Knowing who I am and how I am wired makes it much easier to let go of any extraneous fluff that I might have previously used to bolster myself." "I find an incredible sense of calm and joy when I'm immersed in the natural world. To me, it feels like a homecoming." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2984: David Cain's insightful piece on mindfulness reveals how it transforms our daily experiences, reducing impulsiveness and the need for external stimuli. He connects mindful living with decreased reliance on smartphones and a greater appreciation of life's ordinary moments, offering a profound perspective on how mindfulness fosters contentment and inner confidence. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.raptitude.com/2015/11/mindfulness-is-the-opposite-of-neediness/ Quotes to ponder: "Whenever you're being mindful, the present moment doesn't seem to need improvement." "Mindfulness is the opposite of neediness." "This fearing and hoping we attach to many experiences is a kind of visceral neediness—a demand for the present moment to be easier, safer, or more comforting than it actually is." Episode references: Spurious Correlations by Tyler Vegan: Link to Book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Suzanne Falter talks about the magic and the challenge of letting go Episode 2983: The Magic and the Challenge of Letting Go by Suzanne Falter on Surrendering to Life Suzanne Falter is a speaker and podcaster who helps busy women find happiness through self-care. After losing her 22 year old daughter, Teal, in 2012, Suzanne's work has evolved to help busy people everywhere learn more about self-care, and living a life grounded in happiness. Over the last fifteen years, Suzanne's work has been featured in More, O Magazine, The New York Times, Coast to Coast AM, Tiny Buddha, Elephant Journal, Woman's Day, The Wall Street Journal, SELF, The Christian Science Monitor, as well as more than 100 TV and radio programs. She is also the author of How Much Joy Can You Stand, Living Your Joy, and Surrendering to Joy, as well as 9 novels, including the popular lesbian fiction series, Oaktown Girls. Suzanne lives in Oakland, California with her wife. The original post is located here: https://suzannefalter.com/letting-go/the-magic-and-the-challenge-of-letting-go-2/   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tamsen Firestone talks about why Thanksgiving is good for your mental health Episode 2982: Thanksgiving is Good For Your Mental Health by Tamsen Firestone of Psych Alive on Benefits of Gratitude Dr. Lisa Firestone is the Director of Research and Education at The Glendon Association. An accomplished and much requested lecturer, Dr. Firestone speaks at national and international conferences in the areas of couple relations, parenting, and suicide and violence prevention. Dr. Firestone has published numerous professional articles, including Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice (New Harbinger, 2002), Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion: The Wisdom of Psychotherapy (APA Books, 2003) and The Self Under Siege (Routledge, 2012).  The original post is located here: https://www.psychalive.org/thanksgiving-is-good-for-your-mental-health/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Pavlina talks about embracing your choices in life Episode 2981: Being a Savage by Steve Pavlina on Embracing Your Choices in Life 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 has written more than 1300 articles and recorded many audio programs on a broad range of self-help topics, including productivity, relationships, and spirituality. Steve has been quoted as an expert by the New York Times, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, the Los Angeles Daily News, Self Magazine, The Guardian, and countless other publications. He's also a frequent guest on popular podcasts and radio shows. The original post is located here: https://stevepavlina.com/blog/2011/03/being-a-savage/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nir Eyal talks about the value of staying committed Episode 2980: The Pinky Promise: Stick To It – Or Shed Some Blood by Nir Eyal on How to Stay Committed Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. The M.I.T. Technology Review dubbed Nir, “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology.” Nir founded two tech companies since 2003 and has taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. He is the author of the bestselling book, Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products. In addition to blogging at NirAndFar.com, Nir's writing has been featured in The Harvard Business Review, TechCrunch, and Psychology Today. Nir is also an active investor in habit-forming technologies. Some of his past investments include: Eventbrite, Product Hunt, Pantry, Marco Polo, Presence Learning, 7 Cups, Pana, Symphony Commerce, Worklife (acquired by Cisco) and Refresh.io (acquired by LinkedIn). Nir attended The Stanford Graduate School of Business and Emory University. The original post is located here: https://www.nirandfar.com/pinky-promise/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2979: Exploring the transformative power of simplifying your wardrobe, this episode delves into the lessons learned from wearing the same outfits repeatedly. Discover how minimizing clothing choices leads to greater happiness, less concern about others' opinions, and more mental energy for creativity and important decisions. The episode illuminates how a simple wardrobe can be a gateway to a simpler, more fulfilling life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://bemorewithless.com/wearing-the-same-things/ Quotes to ponder: "I need way less than I think to be happy. The more I had, the more I wanted. It seemed like my clothes needed more clothes. [...] When I applied this to the rest of my life, I finally realized I had enough and that I was enough." "No one cares what I'm wearing. [...] Now when I'm making decisions about how I want to live my life, or do my work, I can do what's best for me regardless of opinions that might not be supportive. I've also realized that other people's thoughts about me aren't really about me. They are about them." "Deciding what to wear requires mental energy better spent on other things. [...] Now, in curating a small capsule wardrobe, there are no daily decisions required. I get to wear my favorite things every day. I streamline other decisions too so when it comes to being creative and making the big choices, I have energy and clarity." Episode references: Project 333: The Minimalist Fashion Challenge That Proves Less Really is So Much More: Amazon Dress with Less and Create a Capsule Wardrobe: Course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shirley of Daring Living tells us how we can shine brightly and let the world see us. Episode 2978: The Truth to Shining Brightly & Letting the World See You by Shirley of Daring Living 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/spotlight-shine-brightly/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness reminds us to make time for play if we want to live healthy. Episode 2977: Playtime is Back - Act Accordingly by Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness on Emotional Wellbeing & Healthy Living 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 fitness… so why not combine the two and turn life into one giant video game? And thus, in the fall of 2009, NerdFitness.com was born! The original post is located here: https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/act-like-a-kid/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Claire with Want Less offers us an opportunity to rethink television. Episode 2976: Rethinking Television by Claire of WantLess on Environmental Changes for Habit Formation Claire lives with her wife and dog in Yorkshire, UK, and is on a journey towards simplifying her life and beating debt. Along the way, she is exploring ideas like minimalism, escaping the rat-race, logging off from the screens and resisting the pull of 21st century consumerism. The original post is located here: http://www.wantless.co.uk/rethinking-television/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Manson talks about paying attention to the right things Episode 2975: Are You Entertained - Or Addicted? by Mark Manson on Paying Attention to the Right Things Mark Manson was a full-time professional dating coach for men from 2008 until 2011. Sick of the industry, he wrote his first book, Models: Attract Women Through Honesty, and changed the name and focus of his business to address broader self-development topics for men. The book took off, selling tens of thousands of copies. As he branched out into deeper issues of masculinity, self-worth, and the changing cultural landscape, the site grew. By 2013, he had begun writing about larger cultural issues — gender relations, happiness, ambition, life purpose, and cultural perspectives he had gathered while living in various countries around the world. Despite the fact that the business was still directed at men, thousands of women began reading and asking for advice as well. That same year, he made the leap to his own site and domain, broadening the demographics of his audience. The site exploded, garnering millions of views each month. Check out his book, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F--- on his site or Amazon. The original post is located here: https://markmanson.net/are-you-not-entertained Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marc Chernoff shares 8 things you forgot to be grateful for Episode 2974: 8 Things You Forgot to Be Grateful For by Marc Chernoff - Thanksgiving Ideas 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 teaching proven strategies for finding lasting happiness, success, love and peace. The site has attracted over 100 million page views and 100 thousand subscribers since its inception in 2006. Their first book, “1,000 Little Things Happy, Successful People Do Differently“ is a focused collection of short, concise tips and reflections on the little things that make a huge difference in our daily lives. It's available online at: marcandangel.com/book and on Amazon. The original post is located here: https://www.marcandangel.com/2013/08/15/8-things-you-forgot-to-be-grateful-for/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Miller shares an excerpt from his book, What Drives You Episode 2973: An Excerpt From the Book What Drives You by Kevin Miller Everyone has drive―a very strong energy and determination to achieve a goal or satisfy a need. But drive can remain dormant, and it alone isn't enough to create the kind of success in work and life you want. In What Drives You, former pro athlete, performance guide, and star podcaster Kevin Miller takes you on an enlightening journey to discover how this motivational force works and how to get yourself in the mindset you need to find your true inspiration and fulfillment. He busts myths, puts the spotlight on what you need to focus on, and shows you how to use your own unique drive to power yourself in the direction you want to go. Drawing on the 200 (and counting!) thoughtful and lively discussions he's conducted with some of today's most renowned thought leaders on his “Self-Helpful with Kevin Miller” podcast, Miller offers profound insight on how to identify the roadblocks that are keeping you from reaching your true potential, and practical steps for finding the elements that will create your unique brand of success. Knowing what drives you and how to channel that drive in the right direction puts you on the right path for you―not just professionally, but in every other way that helps you achieve more joy, peace, and fulfillment. More about the book can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/What-Drives-You-Motivators-Accelerate/dp/1264269765  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jenny Lee of Hello Brio talks about being happy now Episode 2972: Be Happy Now by Jenny Lee of Hello Brio on Being Content and Appreciating What You Have 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 abundant creativity through digital simplicity and mind minimalism. They love:  Simplicity—digital and physical Digital planning Journaling Self-care Building our second brains (Personal Knowledge Management) Mindfulness + meditation Hand-Lettering Lifelong learning Everything you find there is filtered through an intentional living lens. By decluttering your home, mind, calendar, and soul, you will have a solid foundation to rebuild your mindset so that you can uncover your life's full potential. You can find them here on YouTube The original post is located here: https://www.hellobrio.com/blog/diamonds  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Gardner with No Sidebar tells you how to reclaim your life Episode 2971: 8 Ways to Reclaim Your Life by Brian Gardner with No Sidebar on Breaking Out of a Rut 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 your heart and soul. The original post is located here: https://nosidebar.com/reclaim-your-life/   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tyler Tervooren of Riskology.co talks about how lowering your serotonin can lower your social anxiety. Episode 2970: Lower Your Serotonin to Lower Your Social Anxiety by Tyler Tervooren of Riskology.co on Cures for Anxiety 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/social-anxiety/   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sierra Black with Get Rich Slowly talks about going beyond credit card debt. Episode 2969: Beyond Credit Card Debt by Sierra Black with Get Rich Slowly on Creating A Financial Debt Payoff Plan J.D. Roth has been reading and writing about personal finance for a decade. Today he's financially independent, but ten years ago, his money life was a disaster, with over $35,000 in consumer debt. He started turning everything around in 2004. By being the boss of your own life, you, too, can be the master of your own financial fate. The original post is located here: https://www.getrichslowly.org/beyond-credit-card-debt/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People offers 13 rules for you to live by for a life of intention. Episode 2968: 13 Rules to Live By by Cylon George of Spiritual Living For Busy People on Guidelines to Live a Life of Intention 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 spiritual lives so they can live with more joy, peace, purpose, and meaning. The original post is located here: https://www.spirituallivingforbusypeople.com/13-rules-to-live-by  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kalen Bruce talks about what he's been doing to increase his productivity Episode 2967: 3 Things I've Been Doing to Increase My Productivity (That You Haven't Heard Before) by Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog Kalen Bruce is the founder of MoneyMiniBlog. His story is simple… he and his wife were $24,000 in debt and became a student of finances to get out. They are now debt-free and building wealth. Kalen shares everything he has learned on his blog, writing informative, entertaining, mini blogs to help you with your finances. Finances can be intimidating, so he keeps his posts short, sweet, and simple. The original post is located here: https://moneyminiblog.com/productivity/new-increase-productivity-tips/   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erica Layne talks about letting go of your emotional clutter Episode 2966: How to Let Go of Your Emotional Clutter: 5 Clear Steps by Erica Layne on How to Have Healthier Thought 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 Street Journal, and contributes to some of the top websites in the minimalism space. She lives with her young family in the San Francisco Bay Area.  The original post is located here: https://ericalayne.co/emotional-clutter/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Esther Litchfield-Fink with Tiny Buddha teaches you how to find your purpose Episode 2965: How to Find Your Purpose When Your Life Is a Mess by Esther Litchfield-Fink with Tiny Buddha on Life Purpose 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 Challenges to Help You Get Through Anything, by site founder Lori Deschene. The original post can be found here: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/3-steps-to-find-your-purpose-when-life-is-crashing-into-chaos/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue talks about the want to vs. have to ratio. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2964: [Part 2] The Want To vs Have To Ratio by Helene Massicotte of Free to Pursue on Taking Ownership of Your Life 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 retire from corporate life in her mid-thirties because it wasn't in line with what she wanted anymore. The original post is located here: http://www.freetopursue.com/blog/2016/3/1/the-want-to-vs-have-to-ratio Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue talks about the want to vs. have to ratio. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2963: [Part 1] The Want To vs Have To Ratio by Helene Massicotte of Free to Pursue on Taking Ownership of Your Life 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 retire from corporate life in her mid-thirties because it wasn't in line with what she wanted anymore. The original post is located here: http://www.freetopursue.com/blog/2016/3/1/the-want-to-vs-have-to-ratio Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares the value of fasting from anything and how we can start. Episode 2962: The Value of Fasting (from Anything). And How to Get Started by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Discipline 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 Street Journal and countless media interviews around the world. Their books have sold in the tens of thousands. BecomingMinimalist.com is about their journey towards a rational approach to minimalism. It is about the joys and the struggles. It is about the lessons they have learned. It has inspired millions around the world. It is written to inspire you to intentionally live with less, and find more life because of it. The original post is located here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/fasting/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ira Israel provides ten reasons that you would benefit from therapy. Episode 2961: 10 Reasons You Would Benefit From Therapy by Ira Israel on How to Truly Improve Your Life 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, art, music & literature for the Huffington Post, Good Men Project, Mind Body Green, Thrive Global, Medium and Quora. The original post is located here: https://iraisrael.com/10-reasons-you-would-benefit-from-therapy/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild reminds us that it's okay to admit when we're not okay. Episode 2960: It's Okay To Admit You're Not Okay by Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild on Self-Acceptance 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 steps towards recovery. She is passionate about holistic methods, and her unique coaching process combines the best of her knowledge in whole-foods nutrition, Reiki, mindfulness, herbal medicine, and positive psychology. The original post is located here: https://www.abrighterwild.com/blog/its-okay-to-admit-youre-not-okay Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle talks about kindness and reason Episode 2959: Kindness and Reason by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Applying Logic to 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 is careful in how he consumes. He tends to buy less, but invest in quality when he does, and trends toward the same in relationships, business endeavors, and just about everything else. He's left-handed, blue-eyed, scary good at Tetris, and can't cook. The original post can be found here: https://exilelifestyle.com/kindness-reason/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Susan Chanderbhan of ChandPsych shares two short posts that will help you have a happy holiday season Episode 2958: Keep Your Sanity During the Holidays: 5 Practical Tips AND Coping with Holiday Anxiety by Dr. Susan Chanderbhan Dr. Susan Chanderbhan is a psychologist in Laredo, Texas. She helps individuals and couples who are struggling in different areas of their lives gain the clarity they need to grow and change. Her practice is based largely around using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which the National Mental Health Institute (NIMH) notes to be proven by research as effective treatment for a variety of mental health issues that individuals often face, like anxiety, stress, depression, PTSD, and trauma.  The original posts are located here: https://www.chandpsych.com/blog/keep-your-sanity-during-the-holidays-5-tips & https://www.chandpsych.com/blog/coping-with-holiday-anxiety  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlie Brown of Simple and Straightforward shares how to live an amazing existence Episode 2957: Life Is a Triangle. Master Its 3 Points to Live a Kick-A** Existence by Charlie Brown of Simple and Straightforward Simple and Straightforward questions everything we think of as normal. This publication may have its roots in minimalism and simple living, but it goes so much beyond decluttering and living with less. It's about deciphering the complexities of modern life one article at a time.  It covers: Culture and society, especially their influence on our lives Travel, specifically how travel can shape our perception of what is "normal" Digital life, questioning our all-encompassing relationship with the online world Food with a focus on recipes designed around reducing food waste Highly curated recommendations for the best intentional living content on the internet The original post is located here: https://medium.com/better-advice/life-is-a-triangle-master-its-3-points-to-live-a-kick-ass-existence-821b340b0c71 Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Margaret Rutherford discusses how to manage your insecurity Episode 2956: What Pushes Your Buttons? How To Manage Your Insecurity by Dr. Margaret Rutherford on Overcoming Your Triggers Dr. Margaret Rutherford has been a psychologist in private practice for over twenty-five years. She's the author of “Perfectly Hidden Depression”, and hosts a weekly podcast, SelfWork with Dr. Margaret Rutherford, where she offers compassionate common-sense directions, ideas and goals toward the changes listeners want to make in healing.  The original post can be found here: https://drmargaretrutherford.com/what-pushes-your-buttons-how-to-manage-your-insecurity/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Antonia Collins of Balance Through Simplicity talks about how to do a brain dump to declutter your mind Episode 2955: How to Do a Brain Dump to Declutter Your Mind by Antonia Collins of Balance Through Simplicity on Resetting Your Life 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 for what really matters to you. The original post is located here: https://balancethroughsimplicity.com/how-to-do-a-brain-dump-to-declutter-your-mind/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch offers tips on how to reset your attention span. Episode 2954: Why Intentional Friction is a Game-Changer by Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch on Reseting Your Attention Span 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 the Twitch is all about minimizing distractions and doing more of what matters. Check out Anthony's new book, Break the Twitch: http://breakthetwitch.com/book The original post is located here: https://www.breakthetwitch.com/intentional-friction/   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harold Gibbons of Mark Fisher Fitness encourages us to master foundational exercise movements Episode 2953: Be Brilliant at the Basics by Harold Gibbons with Mark Fisher Fitness on Foundational Exercise Movements Mark Fisher Fitness helps people who hate gyms find a fitness home they actually love. They offer classes, semi-private training, and six week transformation programs. Whether you've tried everything and never found a love match, or never even been to a gym at all, look no further. The original post is located here: https://markfisherfitness.com/brilliant-at-the-basics/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tynan talks about finding productive routines. Episode 2952: Long Term Valuable Output by Tynan on Creating Goals & Finding Productive Routines 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 of the main characters, as he was one of the most famous pickup artists in the world. In 2008, he sold everything he owned and went on an extended world trip, becoming a fervent minimalist. Fun facts: he's a college dropout, was a professional poker player, Courtney Love was his roommate for 9 months, and he once built a swimming pool in his living room. The original post is located here: http://tynan.com/valuableoutput  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leo Babauta talks about motivations for learning Episode 2951: The Best & Less-Than-Best Motivations for Learning by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Motivation & Inspiration For Your Life 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/enthused-learning/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chalene Johnson of The Chalene Show shares two short posts covering why you should challenge your inner voice and make time to celebrate your achievements Episode 2950: Challenging Your Inner Voice AND Why You Should Make Time to Celebrate Your Achievements by Chalene Johnson Chalene Johnson is a world-renowned motivational speaker with more than 30 years as a health expert. She is a New York Times best-selling author, health and lifestyle expert, and top health podcaster with over 20 million downloads of The Chalene Show. Tens of millions of people around the globe have transformed their bodies and their lives with her help, and her fitness programs have been featured in gyms and on TV for more than 12 years. She and Bret, her husband of over twenty years, are the founders of the SmartLife movement. Together, they have built and sold several multimillion-dollar lifestyle companies and helped countless people to do the same. The original posts are located here: https://www.chalenejohnson.com/challenging-your-inner-voice/ & https://www.chalenejohnson.com/why-you-should-make-time-to-celebrate-your-achievements/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Kelly Flanagan talks about embracing our true selves Episode 2949: Halloween Hope: Trading in the Perfect Mask for Something Even Better by Dr. Kelly Flanagan on Embracing Our True Selves 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 another named True Companions. Kelly is married to another clinical psychologist named Kelly, and the couple has three children The original post is located here: https://drkellyflanagan.com/halloween-hope-trading-in-the-perfect-mask-for-something-even-better/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adi Redzic reminds you that the cave you fear to enter hides the treasure you seek Episode 2948: The Cave You Fear To Enter Hides The Treasure You Seek by Adi Redzic on Confronting Your Fears Adi Redzic is an award-winning life, business, and leadership coach, entrepreneur, author of two books, and motivational speaker. From a war-torn childhood to meetings at The White House, Adi has proven the possibility of change and growth. The original post is located here: https://www.adiredzic.com/journal/the-cave-you-fear-to-enter-hides-the-treasure-you-seek  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel Jones of Nourishing Minimalism talks about decluttering the holiday schedule Episode 2947: Declutter the Holiday Schedule With These 3 Simple Steps by Rachel Jones of Nourishing Minimalism on Staying Calm During the Holidays 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 minimalism wasn't the answer. But it is a tool to use to help you focus on what's important. Her mission is to help others turn their home into their own personal oasis. Having found an immense amount of freedom with minimalism, it's her goal to share the methods of simplifying and the tools that she had to rely on (and still does!) to maintain a home that is easy to take care of and a joyful space to live. The original post can be found here: https://nourishingminimalism.com/declutter-the-holiday-schedule-with-these-3-simple-steps/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue talks about having a list things to NOT do. Episode 2946: Do You Have A To Don't List by Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue on Productivity & Time Management 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 retire from corporate life in her mid-thirties because it wasn't in line with what she wanted anymore. The original post is located here: http://www.freetopursue.com/blog/2014/6/6/do-you-have-a-to-dont-list-you-should Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices