679: One Hard Thing You Must Start Doing (To Stop Being Your Own Worst Enemy) - Part 2 by Marc Chernoff - MarcAndAngel.com

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 3757: Psych Alive explores why procrastination is less about poor time management and more about managing difficult emotions. By uncovering the role of self-critical thoughts and fear-driven avoidance, the article provides tools to move past resistance and take meaningful action. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/stop-procrastinating/ Quotes to ponder: "Most of us are all too familiar with the sinking feeling that comes with putting off an important task." "Procrastination is not a time management problem; it’s an emotional regulation problem." "We often fail to realize that the very strategies we use to protect ourselves from uncomfortable feelings are the ones that keep us stuck." Episode references: Procrastination: Why You Do It, What to Do About It Now: https://www.amazon.com/Procrastination-You-What-Do-About/dp/0738211702 Self-Compassion:https://www.amazon.com/Self-Compassion-Beating-Yourself-Insecurity-Destructive/dp/0061733520 The War of Art: https://www.amazon.com/War-Art-Through-Creative-Battles/dp/1936891026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Okt 10min

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 3756: Derek Sivers challenges the obsession with staying busy by showing how being “unmotivated” can actually point to what truly matters. He also explains how seemingly contradictory traits can coexist within us, proving that life is richer when we embrace nuance instead of choosing rigid labels. His reflections invite us to slow down, listen to our inner signals, and accept our complexity. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://sivers.org/unmo⁠ AND https://sivers.org/dc Quotes to ponder: "When you feel unmotivated, don’t try to push through. Instead, take it as a sign that what you’re doing doesn’t matter enough." "People want to put you in a box, but you contain contradictions. You can be both ambitious and content, both introverted and outgoing." "Life is richer when you don’t try to resolve contradictions, but instead hold them side by side." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Sep 7min

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 3755: J.D. Roth reflects on his ongoing battle with clutter and the emotional weight of owning too much. Through personal stories of simplifying, he highlights how letting go of unnecessary possessions can create more space for freedom, clarity, and the things that truly matter. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.getrichslowly.org/further-adventures-in-my-war-on-stuff/ Quotes to ponder: "I’ve been waging a war against Stuff for more than a decade now." "What I’m striving for is a sort of comfortable minimalism. I want to own things I actually use and love." "It feels liberating to get rid of things, to release them into the wild so that others can use them." Episode references: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Decluttering-Organizing/dp/1607747308 Your Money or Your Life: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Money-Life-Transforming-Relationship/dp/0143115766 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 Sep 10min

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 3754: Nir Eyal explains how to manage distractions by focusing on the internal triggers that spark them, rather than fighting the urges themselves. Through practical techniques like writing down triggers, exploring sensations with curiosity, and “surfing the urge,” he shows how to turn fleeting impulses into opportunities for self-mastery and improved focus. These methods help us stay present, avoid reactive behaviors, and build resilience against everyday temptations. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.nirandfar.com/internal-triggers/ Quotes to ponder: “I’m feeling that tension in my chest right now. And there I go, trying to reach for my iPhone.” “One of Bricker’s favorite techniques is the ‘leaves on a stream’ method.” “This rule allows time to do what some behavioral psychologists call ‘surfing the urge.’” Episode references: American Lung Association: https://www.lung.org Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center: https://www.fredhutch.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Sep 9min

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 3753: True transformation begins in the mind, and Jillian Teta highlights six powerful mental and emotional concepts that can reshape how we approach body change. From shifting control into discipline, embracing responsibility without shame, and practicing acceptance without defeat, to aligning goals with realistic expectations, cultivating gratitude, and choosing empowering perspectives, these insights create a foundation for lasting progress and self-compassion. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jillfit.com/2012/06/01/mind-body-101-key-concepts/ Quotes to ponder: "Control is an illusion. Discipline is the conscious application of choice, over and over." "Acceptance is not defeat or denial but a kind act towards ourselves." "Our most powerful tool is our perspective." Episode references: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: https://www.amazon.com/Harry-Potter-Prisoner-Azkaban-Book/dp/0439136369 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Sep 9min

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 3752: Kate Hesse explores whether watching television counts as self-care or if it’s simply a distraction. By highlighting the importance of intention, moderation, and how we engage with what we watch, she shows how TV can either drain our energy or serve as nourishment, connection, and even self-work when approached consciously. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/is-watching-tv-self-care/ Quotes to ponder: "If you use the words 'zone out' when talking about your tv watching, again, chances are this activity is serving as a distraction." "Too much of anything can be a bad thing." "At the end of the day, tv isn’t good or bad. It really boils down to your intention when you turn it on, what you choose to watch, how you choose to watch it, and how much of it you watch." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Sep 11min

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 3751: Rachel Jones shares a deeply relatable journey from overwhelm and self-doubt to clarity and calm by addressing the emotional weight of clutter and cleaning. Through mindset shifts, building daily routines, and focusing on manageable decluttering tasks, she shows how reclaiming your space is less about perfection and more about persistence and personal responsibility. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nourishingminimalism.com/cant-keep-house-clean-whats-wrong/ Quotes to ponder: "If it’s important to you, then you are the one that needs to take the action to change it." "I had built these tasks up so big in my mind. I thought I would never have time to be creative." "You can’t have a clean house without both of these in place." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Sep 9min

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 3750: Becoming aware of invisible scripts can transform how we approach money, work, and personal growth. Ramit Sethi explains how beliefs like “I don’t have a business idea” or “I’ll never get a raise in this economy” quietly hold us back, and he offers practical tools, like reframing skills, passions, and challenges into side hustles, or understanding a company’s perspective in salary negotiations, to break free and unlock new opportunities. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/the-invisible-scripts-that-guide-our-lives/ Quotes to ponder: "$5,000 means less to a company than it means to you." "Becoming aware of our invisible scripts and learning to challenge them is a crucial step in personal growth and transformation." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 Sep 11min