085: How to Deal With Your Family's Bad Habits by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits

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 3626: James Altucher shares a powerful roadmap for transforming from feeling like a “nobody” into building a life of influence and meaning. Through practical strategies like daily idea generation, relentless creativity, and authentic connection, he highlights how anyone can create opportunity from scratch, no fame, credentials, or big breaks required. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/what-you-can-do-if-you-are-a-nobody/ Quotes to ponder: "Nobody is born a somebody. You have to make yourself a somebody." "If you can come up with 10 ideas a day, that’s 3,650 ideas a year." "To be a somebody, make a platform for yourself. It doesn’t matter if it’s bad at first." Episode references: Choose Yourself by James Altucher: https://www.amazon.com/Choose-Yourself-James-Altucher/dp/1490313370 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Juni 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 3625: Marc Chernoff outlines ten toxic personalities that can quietly undermine our happiness, relationships, and self-esteem. By recognizing and addressing these traits, ranging from perfectionism to procrastination, we lay the groundwork for greater self-compassion, emotional maturity, and lasting personal growth. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.marcandangel.com/2012/07/16/10-toxic-personalities-living-inside-you/ Quotes to ponder: "You cannot tailor-make the situations in life, but you can tailor-make the attitudes to fit those situations." "Jealousy is the art of counting someone else’s blessings instead of your own." "You don’t have to see the whole staircase, you just have to take the first step." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Juni 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 3624: Rosalyn Palmer reveals why breaking old habits is harder than it seems and why willpower alone isn’t the answer. She explains how rewiring your brain with new environments, triggers, and rewards can help replace destructive routines with lasting, fulfilling habits. Discover the practical framework that empowers lasting change by understanding the deeper patterns behind behavior. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://rosalynpalmer.com/how-to-break-old-habits-before-they-break-you/ Quotes to ponder: "Over 40% of our daily actions are habitual." "It is NOT because you lack willpower or are weak-willed." "Have the right environment to foster success." Episode references: Atomic Habits: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits Tiny Habits: https://www.tinyhabits.com/ The Power of Habit: https://charlesduhigg.com/the-power-of-habit/ Jud Brewer: https://drjud.com/ The Seven Habits of Highly Successful People: https://www.franklincovey.com/the-7-habits/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Juni 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 3623: Allison Carmen reflects on the quiet power of acceptance, appreciation, and renewal in navigating the emotional weight of the past. Through a personal story about her hair and shifting perspectives, she offers a compassionate roadmap for letting go of what was and making peace with what is, inviting us to uncover the beauty and possibility in the present moment. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://www.allisoncarmen.com/letting-go-of-the-past-always-look-at-what-you-have-left/ Quotes to ponder: "Always look at what you have left. Never look at what you have lost." "Acceptance does not mean we won’t try to improve our circumstances, but we need to be able to remember yesterday without holding on to it so tight." "Appreciating what we have in any moment, from good health to a good meal, from a friendship or our memories of friendships, helps us to be more content with what is today." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Juni 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 3622: Kathy Robinson explores how intentionally "zooming in" and "zooming out" can serve as powerful tools to shift your perspective, reduce stress, and reconnect with what matters most. By tapping into awe, from the vastness of the universe to the quantum world of atoms, you gain clarity, emotional resilience, and a practical approach to wellness grounded in awareness and presence. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://athenawellness.com/blog/2021/7/1/shifting-perspective-as-a-wellness-strategy Quotes to ponder: "From the Milky Way to a grain of sand, there’s so much awe, so much we don’t know." "Zooming out is a great technique when you’re mired in the details of your daily routine." "Zooming in gives you more clarity on a practical next step." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Juni 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 3621: Derek Sivers explores how hate and loss can serve as unexpected catalysts for self-discovery and personal clarity. By confronting what repels or devastates us, we uncover our deepest values and realign with what truly matters, sharpening our sense of purpose in the process. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://sive.rs/hate & https://sive.rs/loss Quotes to ponder: "I used to think hate was a negative emotion to be avoided. Now I see it as a useful alarm." "What you hate is a hint at what you value. What you hate shows what you believe should not be." "Loss feels like being stripped of everything, but then you realize what was underneath it all." Episode references: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: https://www.amazon.com/Subtle-Art-Not-Giving-Counterintuitive/dp/0062457713 Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning: https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/080701429X The Top Five Regrets of the Dying: https://www.amazon.com/Top-Five-Regrets-Dying-Transformed/dp/140194065X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Juni 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 3620: Ingrid Helander shares five unexpected yet powerful lessons in self-confidence, creativity, and purpose drawn from observing her toddler grandson. Through playful moments and unfiltered honesty, she reveals how reclaiming childlike wonder and emotional authenticity can transform our approach to work and life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ingridyhelanderlmft.com/5-lessons-about-self-confidence-play-and-the-meaning-of-work-that-i-learned-from-a-toddler/ Quotes to ponder: "True confidence comes from the inside, not from what you do or how well you do it." "He takes his own ideas seriously and has no need to compare them to anyone else’s." "When he’s done with something, he’s done. And he knows it." Episode references: Play: How It Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul: https://www.amazon.com/Play-Shapes-Brain-Imagination-Invigorates/dp/1583333789 The Whole-Brain Child: https://www.amazon.com/Whole-Brain-Child-Revolutionary-Strategies-Developing/dp/0553386697 Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff: https://self-compassion.org/ Greater Good Science Center: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Juni 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 3619: Amy Slenker-Smith reflects on the liberating benefits of taking a minimalist vacation, from ditching overpacking to fully disconnecting from work and responsibilities. By planning ahead and trusting others to step in, she shows how simplifying travel can lead to deeper relaxation, stronger relationships, and a healthier mindset. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.simplyenough.net/minimalist-vacation/ Quotes to ponder: "Less Luggage = More Vacation." "I trust my team. And I will be a better leader after these two weeks off." "Leaving your child with the confidence that they are strong and resilient enough to be without you for chunks of time helps them believe in themselves, which is a belief they can take into adulthood." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Juni 10min