3591: How to Downsize Your Life from Negative People by Renee Benes of The Fun Sized Life

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 3330: Jennifer from SimplyFiercely.com reflects on how we often remain stuck in life due to assumptions that no longer serve us. By challenging these assumptions and making small, intentional changes, we can break free from routines that hold us back and move forward toward a more fulfilling life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.simplyfiercely.com/feel-stuck/ Quotes to ponder: "Sometimes we feel stuck in life because we’re weighed down by chains - never realizing that we already hold the key to freedom." "What are you doing simply because ‘it’s what you’ve always done’?" "You’ll never know unless you get up and test the waters." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 Sep 202411min

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 3329: Keith Wilson uses the metaphor of a bus to illustrate how our emotions can take control of our lives if we let them. By strengthening our ego, the driver of the bus, we can ensure that our values, not impulsive feelings, guide our actions. This balance allows us to navigate life with integrity and purpose, ensuring we honor all our values without letting any single emotion dominate Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/change-becomes-you/who-is-driving-your-bus-b811ebeda4d6 Quotes to ponder: "That’s what it’s like when every new feeling you get takes over and drives you where it wants to go." "Strength is one thing, but the ego needs a reason to use its strength." "A strong ego works out by getting you up in the morning when you want to mope. Strong egos get stuff done." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 Sep 202411min

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 3328: Leo Babauta explores the common struggle of failing to follow through on our goals, despite our best intentions. He identifies key obstacles like over-optimism, underestimating time requirements, and lack of an enabling environment. Babauta offers practical strategies to overcome these hurdles, such as being realistic about our productive hours, minimizing distractions, and setting up supportive environments. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/optimism/ Quotes to ponder: "We think we’re going to be able to do about 2-5 times what we can actually do." "Know your deeper reason for wanting to get this done, and remember that this reason is worth facing the resistance." "If you have some time left over, bonus! Use that time not on distractions but on the tasks you cut out." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21 Sep 20249min

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 3327: Tonya Lester shares a transformative strategy for dealing with anxiety by creating a "dread list" of all the tasks you've been avoiding. By confronting these sources of anxiety, seeking support, and making the process easier, you can alleviate the heavy burden of unresolved issues, improve your mental well-being, and regain control of your life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.tonyalester.com/blog/deal-with-anxiety-by-making-a-dread-list Quotes to ponder: "So often when you finally share your secret you are met with so much compassion, validation, or even loving bewilderment, that the volume of the problem is turned down by 50 percent just by virtue of saying it out loud." "Unfinished business creates open loops of anxiety that slowly drain you of energy and contentment, and hurt your ability to focus and be present." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Sep 202410min

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 3326: Tynan reflects on the importance of adopting a "builder" mindset over an "allocator" mindset. He argues that success and fulfillment come from investing in experiences, habits, and relationships that have long-term benefits, rather than merely managing resources. By focusing on building, we can create a life that continuously improves and compounds in value. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://tynan.com/building/ Quotes to ponder: "Don’t just live your life, build it." "A key indicator is sacrifice. If you aren’t sacrificing anything, you aren’t a builder." "I try to make sure I’m always getting stronger and healthier by refining my diet and exercise practices." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 Sep 20249min

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 3325: Experiencing abundance and scarcity isn't just about what we have it's about how we perceive it. David Cain explores how our emotional reflexes shape our sense of abundance and scarcity, independent of our actual circumstances. Through mindfulness and generosity, we can cultivate a mindset that focuses on the abundance already present in our lives. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.raptitude.com/2016/08/abundance-scarcity/ Quotes to ponder: "Abundance is the feeling of 'All I need right now, and more.'" "Our feelings of abundance and scarcity seem to depend much more on our moment-to-moment emotional reflexes than on an objective assessment of our actual situations." "Generosity cuts through the powerlessness and paralysis of scarcity thinking." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 Sep 202412min

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 3324: Ira Israel explores the roots of low self-esteem, tracing it back to early childhood experiences of abandonment and insecurity. By examining the effects of Western parenting styles and education systems, he argues that these practices contribute to widespread feelings of inadequacy and anxiety in adulthood. Israel calls for a compassionate reevaluation of how we raise and educate children to foster secure attachments and stronger self-worth. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://iraisrael.medium.com/got-low-self-esteem-1d693ec3027f Quotes to ponder: "No child was ever born with low self-esteem." "There is something perverse about our culture that makes most people feel marginalized." "Mirror neurons do not fire via text message." Episode references: How To Survive Your Childhood Now That You’re An Adult: https://www.amazon.com/Survive-Your-Childhood-Youre-Adult/dp/1608685071 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Sep 202411min

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 3323: Courtney Carver of BeMoreWithLess.com shares practical advice on how owning less can bring more joy and value to your life. From selling unused items to practicing simplicity challenges, she emphasizes that the key to happiness isn't in the number of things you own, but in appreciating what truly matters. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://bemorewithless.com/ownless/ Quotes to ponder: "Owning less allows me to fully appreciate the things I do have, and it also reminds me that I don’t need much to be happy." "You may own your stuff, but it owns you right back." "Every time I think something has a hold on me, I realize I’m the one with the tight grip." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 Sep 20249min