Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

Steve Pavlina shares why speeding up isn't always stressful. Episode 726: Speed Up by Steve Pavlina (Productivity). 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://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2014/02/speed-up Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Des 201710min

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares how you can use gratitude to overcome many of our negative emotions. Episode 725: Gratitude to Overcome Boredom, Difficulties, Complaining & Feeling Overwhelmed by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Thanks). 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/gratitude Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Des 20179min

Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares the gentle warrior's way to embrace the holidays. Episode 724: A Gentle Warrior's Guide to Embracing the Holidays by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less (Mindfulness & Happiness). 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 matter at all. In the end it all came down to love and health. She went from a busy, overwhelmed advertising director to spending 2-3 hours every morning taking care of herself, loving her work, and being present and engaged with the people she loves. Her family changed, too. They moved from wanting bigger closets, nicer furniture, and more stuff to downsizing into a 750 sq. ft apartment with no storage. Courtney has written books, courses, and hundreds of articles to help you simplify your life and work so you can focus on what really matters. The original post is located here: https://bemorewithless.com/gentle-holidays Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Des 201710min

Kristin Wong of The Wild Wong is in holiday mode. Here are some tips for getting things done. Episode 723: I'm Officially in Holiday Mode by Kristin Wong (Mindfulness & Happiness). Kristin Wong is a freelance writer and journalist who writes for Lifehacker, Mentalfloss, and New York Magazine. She frequently covers travel, personal finance, and human behavior. Kristin launched her own blog, www.thewildwong.com, to write about life as a work-from-anywhere freelancer. She aims to help other creative entrepreneurs navigate the tricky world of freelancing, from managing money to traveling the world to staying productive and getting stuff done. Kristin is a self-professed money geek and is slated to publish a book about personal finance in March of 2018. The original post is located here: https://www.thewildwong.com/holiday-mode Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Des 20179min

Tara Sophia Mohr with Good Life Zen shares 7 sources of deep clutter. Episode 722: 7 Sources of Deep Clutter by Tara Sophia Mohr with Good Life Zen (Simple Living & Minimalism). Mary Jaksch is an authorized Zen master (Diamond Sangha lineage), psychotherapist, and author. She has two nationalities,--English and German--and lives in New Zealand. She's the mother of a grown-up son and lives happily ever after with her partner David. She's been awarded an MA in Religious Studies, holds a 4th Dan Blackbelt in karate, started professional life as a flautist and loves dancing Argentine tango in skimpy dresses. The original post is located here: https://goodlifezen.com/7-sources-of-deep-clutter Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Des 20178min

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares 7 tips to overcome holiday gift clutter. Episode 721: 7 Tips to Overcome Holiday Gift Clutter by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist (Simple Living & Minimalism). 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/unwrap-clutterfree Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Des 20179min

Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich shares the most generous thing he's heard in a long time. Episode 720: Most Generous Thing I've Heard in a Long Time by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich (Generosity). Ramit wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not just for personal finance, but all aspects of life: money, careers, relationships, business, fitness, and more. Since then, he's been testing and sharing his findings with the world via I Will Teach You To Be Rich. He's also written a New York Times bestselling book, been profiled in a 6-page Fortune article, and been pictured next to Warren Buffett in Forbes Magazine, as well as been featured by a long list of media, including the Wall Street Journal, ABC News, NPR, Fox Business, PBS, CNBC, and more. He also has tons of documented success stories—more than 20,000. The original post is located here: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/most-generous-thing-ive-heard-in-a-long-time Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Nov 20178min

Mr. Money Mustache shares how far we've come and why you should consider buying almost everything used. Episode 719: Living Well on the Trailing Edge of Luxury by Mr. Money Mustache (Saving Money & Financial Freedom). Mr. Money Mustache is a thirty-something retiree who now writes about how we can all live a frugal, yet awesome, life of leisure. He and his wife studied engineering and computer science in Canada, then worked in standard tech-industry cubicle jobs in various locations throughout the late ’90s and early 2000s. Then they retired from real work way back in 2005 in order to start a family. This was achieved not through luck or amazing skill, but simply by living a lifestyle about 50% less expensive than most of their peers and investing the surplus in very boring conservative Vanguard index funds and a rental house or two. The original post is located here: http://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2011/04/29/living-well-on-the-trailing-edge-of-luxury Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 Nov 20179min