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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 3491: Chris Lovett shares how shedding physical and mental clutter led to personal freedom, career transformation, and even life-saving impact. By embracing minimalism in both life and work, we can escape the trap of overconsumption, reduce stress, and focus on what truly matters. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com/decluttering-your-life-could-save-your-life/ Quotes to ponder: "A home, a car, financial security and a respectable job title, plus of course high stress, debt, and loads of ‘stuff’." "Clutter was masquerading as valuable work and we were all complicit." "Strategic abandonment, ruthless prioritization, simplification agenda - call it what you will. It’s all about doing less, but better." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Feb 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 3490: Rachel Shanken shares practical steps to help you connect with your emotions, from noticing them without judgment to finding personal ways to process and express them. By welcoming your emotions with curiosity and care, you create space for deeper fulfillment and a more authentic experience of life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://mindbodywise.com/blog/feeling-the-feelings/ Quotes to ponder: "See if you can release your judgment about feelings or sensations you are having and let go of what others tell you should or shouldn’t be feeling." "Try taking a moment to thank your mind and body for doing its job in protecting you and for providing you with information about yourself that allows you to live a fuller, richer experience of yourself and your life." "It’s less important what you do to connect, than the fact that you are in awareness and receptivity about having your feelings." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Feb 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 3489: Rachel Trotta explains how most of our choices are already made on autopilot - just not always in ways that serve us. By identifying triggers, understanding concerns, and creating a plan for change, we can reprogram our automatic behaviors to align with our goals, making better choices with less effort over time. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://racheltrotta.com/making-the-changes-that-matter/living-autopilot-making-better-decisions-every-time/ Quotes to ponder: "Having some behaviors on autopilot allows us not to 'sweat the small stuff' and frees up mental bandwidth for the bigger picture of life, relationships, ideas, and personal growth, for starters." "We think we’re being conscious and intentional, but the reality is that our lives our decisions, our thoughts, and our behaviors follow familiar, predictable grooves that we have essentially programmed into our brains through repetition and socialization." "Changing your 'outer thinking' the you that you perceive as you is easy." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Feb 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 3488: Tynan shares how an early experience at summer camp shaped his lifelong embrace of being different. From a spontaneous decision to braid his hair to embarking on an unconventional pilgrimage in Japan, he highlights the benefits of questioning the norm and forging a unique path. His story is a compelling reminder that the most fulfilling experiences often lie beyond the beaten path. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://tynan.com/how-i-became-weird Quotes to ponder: "You are really cool. Would you mind if I got my hair braided too?" "There are massive benefits to living differently. It makes you think about things rather than going through life like a sheep." "99% of the world and the experiences available in it are off the beaten path. To get to them you have to get off the path too." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Feb 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 3487: Real change isn’t just about willpower - it’s a process backed by science. Lisa Firestone, Ph.D., explores psychologist Dr. John Norcross’s research on the five stages of change, from precontemplation to maintenance, revealing why people self-sabotage and how to break the cycle. By understanding these stages and silencing the “critical inner voice,” you can create lasting, meaningful transformation. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/scientific-approach-to-changing-your-life/ Quotes to ponder: "You differentiate from old influences or identities and become your true self." "Change is rarely linear; there are twists and turns." "The critical inner voice will initially get louder but, like that witch, the voice will slowly melt away, as they persevere in their goals." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Feb 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 3486: Hope isn’t about a perfect future, it’s about embracing uncertainty and seeing possibilities, just as finding the good in others is about focusing on strengths rather than flaws. Allison Carmen explores how shifting our mindset in both areas can reduce stress, improve relationships, and open us to new opportunities. By letting go of rigid expectations and choosing compassion, we create a life filled with resilience, connection, and hope. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.allisoncarmen.com/why-hope-isnt-about-a-perfect-future/ & https://www.allisoncarmen.com/finding-the-good-in-people/ Quotes to ponder: "Hope is not about guaranteeing a specific future; it’s about believing that something good is possible." "Seeing someone’s potential doesn’t mean ignoring their flaws, it means believing in their ability to grow and change." "When we embrace uncertainty, we give ourselves the freedom to experience life as it unfolds, rather than as we demand it to be." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Feb 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 3485: Eric Teplitz explores how our ideal abilities whether time travel, mind reading, or infinite energy reveal deeper desires for connection, purpose, and fulfillment. Instead of chasing the impossible, he suggests practical ways to cultivate these "superpowers" in real life. Quotes to ponder: "Have you ever fantasized about having a superpower that would allow you to bypass life's challenges with ease?" "Perhaps the most compelling superpower of all is the ability to feel a deep sense of purpose and fulfillment in our daily lives." "The closest thing we have to superpowers are the strengths we cultivate within ourselves patience, resilience, kindness, and courage." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Feb 12min

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 3484: Leo Babauta shares a mindful approach to navigating these tough moments with self-compassion, small intentional actions, and a focus on what truly matters. By embracing discomfort and making space for emotions, it's possible to regain clarity and move forward with purpose. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/down/ Quotes to ponder: "When we feel down or drained, we often want to withdraw, shut down, or turn to distractions. But what if we turned toward the experience instead?" "The answer isn’t to force ourselves to be productive, but to allow ourselves to be present with what’s happening." "We can move forward with love, even when we feel down, by taking small, gentle steps and not needing to have it all figured out." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Feb 9min