3706: How to Forgive Yourself: Five Ways to Try by Dr. Margaret Rutherford on Self-Compassion
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 3706: Dr. Margaret Rutherford explores the delicate process of self-forgiveness, offering five practical steps to help you release shame, accept your mistakes, and re-engage with the present. Her insights speak directly to anyone burdened by guilt, especially those prone to perfectionism or overthinking, and reveal how self-compassion can become a path to lasting growth. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drmargaretrutherford.com/how-to-forgive-yourself-five-not-so-simple-but-important-steps/ Quotes to ponder: "Your mistake doesn’t define you any more than the choices you’re proud of." "There’s a difference between taking responsibility for the hurtful impact your choices made on others, and carrying around guilt for years and years." "Shame is a helpful emotion if it lasts ten seconds and leads to a change in behavior." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17 Elo 8min
3705: How to Build Better Habits and New Habit Formation by Dr. Neal Malik
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 3705: Dr. Neil emphasizes that the key to long-term fitness isn’t more health information, it’s daily inspiration and strategic habit formation. Using small, achievable actions anchored to existing routines, he offers clear, science-backed methods to make exercise and healthy behaviors a natural part of everyday life. Quotes to ponder: "We don’t need health information, we need health inspiration." "You’ve just created a new habit." "What inspires you?" Episode references: Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg: https://www.tinyhabits.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17 Elo 13min
3704: Making Time Tangible by Julie Morgenstern on Avoiding Overcommitment and Creating Space
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 3704: Julie Morgenstern highlights how transforming your perception of time, from an abstract concept to a physical space like a closet, can drastically improve your productivity. By viewing tasks as items with size and weight, you're empowered to make smarter choices about what fits into your day and avoid the chaos of overcommitment. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/2020/6/30/making-time-tangible Quotes to ponder: "Just as your closet is a limited space into which you can only fit so many items, a schedule is a limited number of hours into which you can only fit a certain number of tasks." "As long as time remains slippery and elusive, you will have difficulty managing your days." "Changing your perception of time is the key to good time management because it serves to unlock a series of other essential skills." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16 Elo 8min
3703: Embracing What Is by Eric Teplitz on Shifting our Mindset and Making Thoughtful Choices
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 3703: Eric Teplitz reminds us that embracing a situation doesn’t mean ignoring discomfort or pretending everything is perfect, it means identifying the opportunities and hidden benefits in what’s already present. Whether stuck in traffic or facing unemployment, we can develop the skill of transforming frustrating moments into meaningful ones by shifting our mindset and making thoughtful choices. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://inspiredlivingblog.wordpress.com/2010/06/15/embracing-what-is/ Quotes to ponder: "We embrace a situation by recognizing and taking advantage of the positive aspects of it and/or the opportunities present within it." "Each time we are successful in embracing what is, we develop this muscle further and become more resourceful." "The 'grass is always greener' mentality is a trap. It ensures that we will feel unhappy with any situation we find ourselves in." Episode references: Groundhog Day: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107048/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15 Elo 8min
3702: Why Creating More Kindness and Compassion Matters by Dr. Jenny Brockis on Improving Cognitive Function
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 3702: Dr. Jenny Brockis explores how compassion is a vital skill for thriving in life and work, not just a feel-good gesture. Drawing from neuroscience and human behavior, she explains how practicing compassion boosts well-being, strengthens relationships, and enhances cognitive function, making us better leaders, colleagues, and people. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drjennybrockis.com/2019/7/18/creating-more-compassion-matters/ Quotes to ponder: "Compassion matters because it helps us to thrive as human beings." "Compassion isn’t weak or fluffy. It’s courageous and strong." "When we feel seen, heard and valued, we’re more open to connection, engagement and change." Episode references: Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education: https://ccare.stanford.edu/ The Greater Good Science Center: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14 Elo 10min
3701: How Simple, Little Happy Habits Can Make a Huge Difference by Midge Greentree with Tiny Buddha
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 3701: Midge Greentree shares how small, intentional habits, like savoring your morning coffee or sending a thoughtful message, can cultivate lasting happiness and emotional balance. By focusing on presence over productivity, she reminds us that joy often hides in the overlooked moments of daily life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/simple-little-happy-habits/ Quotes to ponder: "Happiness isn’t something we find, it’s something we create through consistent thoughts and actions." "I could find joy in being, just being, instead of doing, achieving, or rushing." "Every time I focus on what I can control, my attitude, my effort, my intentions, I feel more empowered and at peace." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13 Elo 11min
3700: The Power of Momentum AND The Search for Yourself by Catherine of Common Sense Living
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 3700: Catherine of CommonSenseLiving.ca reveals how small, consistent actions can ignite powerful momentum toward personal transformation. By stepping off autopilot, questioning your path, and choosing better habits, whether as a parent or a professional, you begin not only to rebuild your life but rediscover who you truly are beneath it all. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.commonsenseliving.ca/post/the-power-of-momentum & https://www.commonsenseliving.ca/post/the-search-for-yourself Quotes to ponder: “We all deal with setbacks but in the long run, the quality of our lives depends on the quality of our habits. With the same habits, you’ll end up with the same results. But with better habits, anything is possible.” “One day, we just become sick of the reality we have created for ourselves and start to think, ‘isn’t there more to life than this?’” “In the search for a job, I found myself. I found that I was worth so much more than a job, and that no matter how much my salary was, there was no price that could be put on me.” Episode references: Atomic Habits: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12 Elo 12min
3699: What Taking A Break Can Teach You About Self Care by Randi Kay of Naturally Randi Kay
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 3699: Randi Kay explores how taking intentional breaks can reveal deeper truths about our relationship with productivity, rest, and self-worth. By sharing personal insights from her own healing sabbatical, she invites us to reimagine self-care not as indulgence but as essential practice for living with clarity and alignment. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.naturallyrandikay.com/post/what-taking-a-break-can-teach-you-about-self-care Quotes to ponder: "Resting for the sake of productivity is not rest." "When we’re not proving or pushing, our true nature can surface." "Self-care isn’t just something you do, it’s a way you are." Episode references: The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron: https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-25th-Anniversary/dp/0143129252 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11 Elo 8min
