Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

Steve Pavlina shares a test to see if your desires are congruent. Episode 632: Shameless, Fearless, Guiltless by Steve Pavlina (Developing Habits & Personal Growth). 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/2012/10/shameless-fearless-guiltless Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Sep 201710min

Optimal Living Daily: Reading you the best content on personal development, productivity, and minimalism. Episode 631: The Power of Positive Energy (Mindfulness & Happiness). Tanaaz Chubb is the creator and owner of Forever Conscious, a website dedicated to spiritual well-being, mindfulness, and healing. She is the author of Becoming Forever Conscious and Messages for the Soul, and has been featured in Elle Magazine Italia and is a contributing writer for The Huffington Post. The can get her newest book and learn more here: http://ForeverConscious.com Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Sep 20177min

Brian Gardner of No Sidebar shares 8 ways to reclaim your life. Episode 630: 8 Ways to Reclaim Your Life by Brian Gardner of No Sidebar (Developing Habits & Personal Growth). 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 Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Sep 201710min

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares lessons learned from intentionally letting go. Episode 629: Lessons Learned from Intentionally Letting Go by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist (Mindful Living & Simplicity). 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/let-it-go Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31 Aug 20178min

Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen shares how to reset your emotional thermostat. Episode 628: How to Reset Your Emotional Thermostat For a Happier Life by Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen (Mindfulness & Happiness). 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/emotional-thermostat Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Aug 20179min

Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares 7 habits that are making you miserable. Episode 627: 7 Habits That Are Making You Miserable by Marc Chernoff of Marc & Angel Hack Life (Mindfulness & Happiness). 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: http://www.marcandangel.com/2012/11/19/7-habits-that-are-making-you-miserable Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 Aug 201710min

David Cain guest-posts on Cait Flanders' site with a theory: maybe we aren't materialistic enough. Episode 626: We Are Not Materialistic Enough by David Cain with Cait Flanders (Simple Living & Minimalism). Cait Flanders started Blonde on a Budget to document her debt repayment journey. After paying it off, she adopted a minimalist lifestyle, tossed 75% of her stuff, and is currently doing a two-year shopping ban. She shares stories and lessons learned every week. The original post is located here: http://www.raptitude.com/2017/01/not-materialistic-enough Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Aug 201711min

Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares 10 simple ways to worry less. Episode 625: 10 Simple Ways to Worry Less 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/worryless Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Aug 201711min