3013: The Power of No by Chikodi Chima with NirAndFar on Assertiveness and Decision Making
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 3013: Chikodi Chima delves into the significance of saying 'no,' illustrating how this assertiveness is key to personal and professional success. Drawing on examples like Marc Suster and Steve Jobs, the article emphasizes the value of selective commitment and the strength found in prioritizing one's own goals over external demands. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.nirandfar.com/2013/09/the-power-of-no.html Quotes to ponder: "I'm actually as proud of the things we haven't done as the things I have done. Innovation is saying no to 1,000 things." "No is about you and no one else. The more clear our goals become, the easier and more powerful each no becomes." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20 Des 20237min
3012: What Can We Do When Our Plans Don't Work Out? AND How Can You Stop Worrying? by Allison Carmen on Gratitude and Acceptance
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 3012: Allison Carmen shares a personal story about reframing mindset during challenging situations. She illustrates how accepting circumstances and choosing gratitude can transform disappointment into joy, even when things don't go as planned. Her experience at Disneyworld, balancing unexpected illness with finding peace and enjoyment, offers valuable insights into the power of perspective in life's unpredictable moments. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.allisoncarmen.com/what-can-we-do-when-our-plans-dont-work-out/ & https://www.allisoncarmen.com/how-can-you-stop-worrying/ Quotes to ponder: "Gratitude is the process of appreciating what is and letting go of what is not." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19 Des 202311min
3011: Holiday Roadmap: Find Your Way to More Comfort and Joy (And Way Less Stress) by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less
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 3011: Courtney Carver's article offers a refreshing approach to navigating the holiday season with a simplicity-inspired roadmap. Emphasizing love, peace, comfort, and joy, it invites readers to create personal holiday experiences that resonate deeply, encouraging the letting go of overwhelming traditions and focusing on what truly fills the heart. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://bemorewithless.com/holiday-roadmap/ Quotes to ponder: "Creating a simplicity-inspired holiday roadmap will give you the freedom and resilience to trade holiday stress and anxiety for more love, peace, comfort and joy." "Ask yourself, 'Does this fill my heart or empty it?' Give yourself permission to engage in the holidays in ways that fill your heart and soul." "We find meaning in the holidays and all of our days when we create space to listen to our hearts, time to believe in magic, and the love, health and presence to show all the way up for our lives." Episode references: The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living - https://www.amazon.com/Little-Book-Hygge-Danish-Secrets/dp/0062658808 Cozy Minimalist Home: More Style, Less Stuff by Myquillyn Smith - https://www.amazon.com/Cozy-Minimalist-Home-Style-Stuff/dp/0310350913 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18 Des 202310min
3010: The Happiness Formula: Do More of What You Like by Jay Harrington with A Life in Progress on Self-Awareness
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 3010: Jay Harrington emphasizes the importance of aligning actions with personal desires, rather than societal expectations, to achieve true happiness. He advocates for self-awareness and courageously living a life that reflects one's true self, challenging the idea of happiness derived from external validation. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.alifeinprogress.ca/the-happiness-formula/ Quotes to ponder: "Most of us have two lives. The life we live, and the unlived life within us. Between the two stands Resistance." Episode references: The War of Art by Steven Pressfield: Link to book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17 Des 202311min
3009: 10 Questions to Ask if You're in a Codependent Relationship by Dr. Margaret Rutherford on Enmeshed Relationships
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 3009: Dr. Margaret Rutherford's article delves into the complexities of codependent relationships, guiding readers to discern their own relationship dynamics. She explores the transformation of codependency from its initial association with substance abuse enabling to a broader understanding of enmeshed partnerships. Through relatable examples and probing questions, Rutherford encourages self-reflection on personal roles within relationships, urging a shift towards healthy interdependence. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drmargaretrutherford.com/10-questions-to-ask-if-youre-in-a-codependent-relationship/ Quotes to ponder: "When you say, 'I’m codependent,' or, 'We’re codependent,' you’re often describing a loss of feeling responsible as individuals and/or that your lives are too tightly interwoven." Episode references: Codependent No More by Melody Beattie: Codependent No More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17 Des 202310min
3008: How to Feel Better When You Have No Control Over the Situation by Erica Layne on Emotional Management
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 3008: Erica Layne's article delves into managing emotions when facing situations beyond our control. She shares a personal story about dealing with her son's challenges and emphasizes the importance of shifting our thoughts to regain power and feel better. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ericalayne.co/feel-better-when-you-have-no-control/ Quotes to ponder: "When something happens that’s out of our control, it’s so easy to feel like the victim of it. Powerless, because there’s nothing we can do to change it." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16 Des 202310min
3007: Everything in Life Is Temporary, Except for One Thing by Stephen Guise of Mini Habits on Power of Choice
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 3007: Stephen Guise's thought-provoking piece explores the transient nature of life and its experiences, emphasizing the consistent power of choice. Highlighting Bruce Lee's remarkable, yet ephemeral, life and his own personal trials, Guise illuminates how, despite life’s temporary aspects, our ability to choose remains a steadfast force in navigating life's unpredictability. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://minihabits.com/everything-in-life-is-temporary-except-for-one-thing/ Quotes to ponder: "If everything is temporary, everything is reversible, for worse and for better." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15 Des 202312min
3006: How to Release Negative Energy Before It Overwhelms You by Cylon George of Spiritual Living For Busy People on Emotional Management
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 3006: Cylon George's insightful approach in "How to Release Negative Energy Before It Overwhelms You" illuminates the transformative power of self-awareness and emotional management. His five-step 'care cycle' method offers practical strategies for intercepting and redirecting negative emotions, empowering readers to foster positivity and resilience in their daily lives. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.spirituallivingforbusypeople.com/how-to-release-negative-energy-before-it-overwhelms-you Quotes to ponder: "What you tell yourself every day will lift you up or tear you down. Choose wisely." "Understand no one can 'make you angry.'" "The more options you give yourself, the more easily you release negativity and embrace positivity." 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
14 Des 20238min
