3322: Thoughts And Thinking - Understanding The Difference Can Change Your Life by Richard Paterson on Mental Wellbeing

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 3822: Anthony Ongaro shares a practical method for achieving meaningful progress by creating "checkpoints," small, intentional markers that help break down larger goals into manageable milestones. This approach encourages consistency, reduces overwhelm, and builds confidence by celebrating progress along the way. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.breakthetwitch.com/creating-check-points/ Quotes to ponder: "Creating checkpoints is a way to slow down and acknowledge the progress we’ve made, rather than constantly focusing on what’s next." "Without clear markers, it’s easy to feel like we’re spinning our wheels even when we’re moving forward." "A checkpoint doesn’t have to be a completed goal, it’s simply a moment where we intentionally take stock of where we are." Episode references: Atomic Habits: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Nov 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 3821: Karl Staib highlights the power of asking better questions to get more constructive and meaningful feedback, both from others and from ourselves. By shifting from self-criticism to curiosity, he shows how thoughtful reflection and simple conversations can deepen relationships, increase happiness, and fuel personal growth. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://digtofly.com/how-to-get-better-feedback-at-work/ Quotes to ponder: "Sometimes the feedback can be painful, but it's better to get it out in the open instead of hiding from it." "My inner critic is always giving me feedback, but I realized that I was asking the wrong type of questions." "Good questions are the key to better feedback." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Nov 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 3820: Lisa Avellan reimagines the holiday season by encouraging simplicity, presence, and emotional clarity over pressure-filled traditions. Her heartfelt reflections offer a path to reclaim peace and meaning by releasing unrealistic expectations and embracing what truly matters. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nosidebar.com/stressful-holiday-season/ Quotes to ponder: "Permission is powerful, and sometimes we have to give it to ourselves." "Simplifying the holidays didn’t mean canceling them,  it meant redefining them." "We can’t do it all. But we can do what matters most." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 Nov 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 3819: Farnoosh Brock recounts the unexpected journey that led her from overwhelm to clarity as she stumbled into minimalism during a chaotic garage clean-up. Her story reveals how letting go of excess physical clutter can uncover deeper emotional truths, and open the door to a more intentional, fulfilling life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/falling-into-minimalism/ Quotes to ponder: "Minimalism is the intentional promotion of the things we most value and the removal of anything that distracts us from them." "The more stuff I accumulated, the more my stuff seemed to own me." "Minimalism isn’t about removing things you love. It’s about removing the things that distract you from the things you love." Episode references: The Power of Less: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Less-Leo-Babauta/dp/1401309704 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 Nov 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 3818: Tynan explores how deliberate brain training can reshape your thinking, sharpen your focus, and help you operate with more discipline and clarity. By building awareness of mental patterns and consciously replacing unhelpful defaults, he shares a practical framework for transforming your mind into a tool for greater productivity and personal growth. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://tynan.com/brain-training Quotes to ponder: "You can train your brain to think differently, just like you can train your muscles to move differently." "I’ve slowly replaced emotional reactions with logical thoughts." "Most people are living in an untrained brain, just coasting with whatever tendencies they’ve picked up." 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

23 Nov 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 3817: Rachel Jones redefines minimalism as a practical, adaptable mindset rather than a rigid lifestyle of deprivation. By focusing on what adds value and letting go of what doesn’t, she shows how families can embrace minimalism without sacrificing comfort, joy, or function. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nourishingminimalism.com/practical-minimalism-minimalist-family/ Quotes to ponder: "Minimalism is a mindset that you embody, not a set number of items remaining and suddenly you have arrived." "Minimalism is about making your life better." "The things you value and choose to keep are going to be different than the things I value and choose to keep." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Nov 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 3816: Leo Babauta explores how our aversion to problems creates more suffering than the problems themselves. By learning to face discomfort with openness and curiosity, we free ourselves from the constant struggle for control and begin to find peace in the midst of life’s inevitable challenges. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/troubles/ Quotes to ponder: "Most of us don’t want problems. We want peace, calm, simplicity, happiness." "When we’re frustrated, it’s because we want things to be different than they are." "Peace doesn’t come from getting rid of all our troubles, it comes from not letting them control us." Episode references: Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach: https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Acceptance-Embracing-Yourself-Awake/dp/0553380990 Pema Chödrön – When Things Fall Apart: https://www.amazon.com/When-Things-Fall-Apart-Difficult/dp/1611803438 The Courage to Be Disliked: https://www.amazon.com/Courage-Be-Disliked-Phenomenon-Happiness/dp/1501197274 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 Nov 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 3815: Isaac Morehouse reveals how vague, passive, and overly cautious communication habits hold us back professionally and personally. By calling out common tendencies like hedging, over-apologizing, and waiting for permission, he encourages clear, confident expression that builds trust and effectiveness. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://isaacmorehouse.com/2015/08/20/horribly-weak-communication-habits-its-time-to-break/ Quotes to ponder: "Timid language signals that you’re not confident in your words, and if you’re not confident in them, why should anyone else be?" "Weak communication stems from fear, fear of rejection, fear of sounding stupid, fear of being wrong, or fear of seeming too bold." "Don’t say, 'Sorry to bug you.' Just bug them. Get to the point." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21 Nov 10min