3788: 10 Things Minimalists Don't Do by Melissa Camara Wilkins with Becoming Minimalist on Habits That Simplify Life

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 3794: Angelina Lee reflects on the power of choosing intentional, peaceful responses to life’s emotional chaos, drawing from her husband’s grounded approach to adversity. Her insights reveal how shifting from reactive patterns to mindful decisions can cultivate inner peace, healthier relationships, and a more purpose-driven life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://exploringplanbe.com/choosing-your-response/ Quotes to ponder: “Choose to hold on to hope as if your future depends on it. Because it does.” “Choose to see the good in the little, seemingly insignificant happenings in your life.” “Choose to know that you are enough, just as you are, regardless of what you do, or what you have left undone.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Nov 8min

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 3793: Charlotte Hosier shares a powerful journey from chronic people-pleasing to authentic living, revealing how suppressing your needs for approval leads to burnout and self-alienation. By uncovering the root beliefs driving this behavior and replacing them with self-awareness and small acts of honesty, you can begin living a life that feels more true and empowering. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/you-dont-have-to-adjust-who-you-are-to-please-others/ Quotes to ponder: "Yes, you may feel guilty for being honest at first, but it will get easier." "You feel in control. You feel comfortable. But until you start to examine the root of your behavior, it’s likely that you’ll continue to constantly want to please others." "Adjust less to others. Listen more to yourself." Episode references: The Work by Byron Katie: https://thework.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Nov 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 3792: Stella Grizont shares two powerful reflections on how growth rarely looks graceful, whether you're navigating a child’s meltdown or trying to regain momentum after burnout. Her stories reveal that real strength lies in practicing presence, starting small, and giving ourselves permission to be imperfect. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.stellagrizont.com/blogs/its-not-easy-to-take-my-own-advice &  https://www.stellagrizont.com/blogs/finding-magic-in-the-mundane Quotes to ponder: "The 'chores' weren’t chores at all, they were portals to momentum." "If you’ve been wondering where your energy went, the way back might be through the resistance you’ve been avoiding." "You can always try again. It doesn't have to be perfect." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Nov 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 3791: Michael Mehlberg reveals how to transform reading from a passive habit into an active process that strengthens memory and sparks lasting personal growth. Through reflection, repetition, and practical application, he shows how to absorb ideas deeply enough to change the way you think and live. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://michaelmehlberg.com/blog/2015/6/29/reading-to-remember Quotes to ponder: "Reading isn’t enough. You need to remember what you read if you want to make a difference in your life." "Your brain needs to process, connect, and repeat information before it becomes part of your thinking." "When you learn something new, it doesn’t stick until you use it, reflect on it, and tie it to what you already know." Episode references: How to Read a Book: https://www.amazon.com/How-Read-Book-Classic-Intelligent/dp/0671212095 The Power of Habit: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Habit-What-Life-Business/dp/081298160X Moonwalking with Einstein: https://www.amazon.com/Moonwalking-Einstein-Science-Remembering-Everything/dp/0143120530 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31 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 3790: Renee Benes reminds us that building a fulfilling life starts with intention, not obligation. Through practical guidance on money management, goal-setting, and self-care, she empowers readers to stop living reactively and start crafting a life that truly feels like their own. Her message is equal parts wake-up call and roadmap for transforming dreams into daily reality. Quotes to ponder: "Create a life you want to live, not a life you have to live." "Whatever you do, don’t make your life harder in order to get to a dream quicker. It never, ever pans out." "Don’t spend 65 years working so hard for a dream that you are burnt out by the time you get there and are no longer able to enjoy it." Episode references: The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey: https://www.amazon.com/Total-Money-Makeover-Classic-Financial/dp/0785289089 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Okt 8min

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 3789: Mark Manson reminds us that most of what we label as “major life problems” are simply the natural ups and downs of being human. By accepting ourselves, flaws, discomforts, and all, we find a deeper peace that perfection can never deliver. Growth is endless, but we’re already okay as we are. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://markmanson.net/youre-okay Quotes to ponder: “Relax. You’re okay.” “You are already perfect as you are, yet you can always be better.” “We’re all flawed creatures. And that’s OK.” Episode references: The Power of Now: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577314808 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 Okt 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 3787: Mike Donghia reflects on how the constant urge to acquire more, whether through impulse buys or social comparison, gradually erodes contentment. By learning to pause before purchasing, appreciate what we already have, and find satisfaction in simplicity, he reminds us that genuine fulfillment comes not from accumulation but from mindfulness and gratitude. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://thisevergreenhome.com/desire-for-more/ Quotes to ponder: "Buying more doesn’t usually solve the problem of being more satisfied, organized, or content, but instead leads to more overwhelm of your possessions, more ungratefulness of what you actually have, more debt, and less time to spend on the things that you value most." "I need to live my own life, be content with what I have, and stop desiring what others have." "Everyone lives their own lives, so wanting what others have in hopes that it’ll make my life easier and prettier will likely not satisfy a deeper desire once those items are bought." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Okt 9min