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 3215: Joshua Becker of BecomingMinimalist.com shares a compelling story of Jason and his family, who found that adopting a child from foster care profoundly changed their understanding of happiness. Through their challenges and new perspectives, they discovered that deep, meaningful happiness comes not from material pursuits but from fulfilling a significant purpose. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/richer-happiness/ Quotes to ponder: "You know what’s weird? Maybe the hardest part is everything I have been forced to confront about myself through all this: struggles I thought I had overcome in my life and lessons that I didn’t think I had left to learn." "I am happier. But it’s hard to describe. I would say that I now have a deeper, richer view of happiness than I had before." Episode references: USA Today article on the American Dream: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2014/07/04/american-dream/11122015/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Juni 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 3214: Delve into the powerful mental foundations of success with Marc Chernoff's exploration of the nine essential beliefs shared by highly successful individuals. These principles are not just theoretical but are actively practiced by achievers to overcome challenges, seize opportunities, and dictate their own life courses. Tune in to understand how adopting these beliefs can profoundly change your approach to personal and professional hurdles. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.marcandangel.com/2012/12/26/9-beliefs-you-need-to-succeed-at-anything/ Quotes to ponder: "The problems I face are opportunities." "What's important is creating value." "I am 100% responsible for my life." Episode references: Think and Grow Rich: https://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Landmark-Bestseller/dp/1585424331 Eat That Frog!: https://www.amazon.com/Eat-That-Frog-Great-Procrastinating/dp/1576754227 Personal Development for Smart People: https://www.amazon.com/Personal-Development-Smart-People-Irrefutable/dp/1401922767 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 Juni 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 3213: Anthony Ongaro of BreakTheTwitch.com delves into the subconscious habits that distract us daily, identified as "Twitches". He explains how these small, impulsive actions - like compulsively checking social media or making unnecessary online purchases can cumulatively sap our attention and derail our productivity. Ongaro offers insights into how confronting these discomforts head-on can lead to personal growth and reclaim our focus, ultimately enriching our lives. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.breakthetwitch.com/common-twitches/ Quotes to ponder: "Every day, there were small things I’d do that I often didn’t even realize were happening. And although small, I couldn’t help but notice the compounding effect those small things were making in my life." "The immediate, enthusiastic, 'Yes!' to commitments I didn’t have the time or space for because at some deep level, not being liked is uncomfortable." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Juni 202413min

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 3212: Shana Olmstead sheds light on the empowering aspect of intuition in her article on ShanaOlmstead.com. She elaborates on how recognizing and strengthening our innate intuitive voices can profoundly influence our lives by steering us towards realizing our full potential and overcoming the restrictive fears instilled by our logical minds. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://shanaolmstead.com/2020/01/13/intuitive-awareness/ Quotes to ponder: "Intuition is the loving, positive, truthful, calm voice that we all have inside of us, guiding us towards our truth and potential." "Understanding the difference between the voice of your intuition versus your ego can simply be broken down by the feeling of love versus the feeling of fear." "We all need our intuition in order to make the best decisions for us in our own lives in areas such as love, career, family, and where we live just to name a few." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 Juni 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 3211: Discover transformative decluttering tips with Jennifer from SimplyFiercely.com. In her enlightening guide on making tough choices about what to keep, Jennifer delves into practical strategies to overcome emotional hurdles and create meaningful boundaries. This episode offers valuable insights into simplifying your life by refining your possessions and priorities. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.simplyfiercely.com/decluttering-how-to-decide-what-to-keep/ Quotes to ponder: "Practically I know I only need one pair but how do I decide which one?" "Pausing and taking a moment to remove ourselves from the situation creates space to make rational decisions and to think about the big picture." "When there is no ‘best’ decision, we’re given an amazing opportunity to redefine ourselves." Episode references: Ruth Chang's TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/ruth_chang_how_to_make_hard_choices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Juni 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 3210: Tyler Tervooren of Riskology.co shares a transformative insight on achieving personal goals through accountability in "Accountability Keeps Your Goals on Track." He highlights the power of accountability partnerships and the psychological backing that supports this approach, suggesting practical steps to harness this force to ensure success in personal and professional aspirations. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.riskology.co/accountability-hack/ Quotes to ponder: "Accountability forces you to set smart goals and stick to them." "You’ll tell the truth more often if you think lying will be uncovered. And that’s exactly the accountability you need to stick to your most difficult goals." "If there’s a new goal or habit you’re trying to dedicate yourself to, you can keep yourself on track by setting up your own accountability measures." Episode references: Bogus Pipeline (SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY): https://psychology.iresearchnet.com/social-psychology/social-psychology-research-methods/bogus-pipeline/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Juni 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 3209: Tyler Jacobson of Introvert Dear.com reflects on his introverted nature and the misunderstandings that arose from being raised by extroverted parents. He shares a personal narrative filled with poignant insights on the challenges and strengths of introverts, offering invaluable advice to parents on recognizing and nurturing their child's inherent traits for better understanding and growth. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://introvertdear.com/news/parents-raising-introvert/ Quotes to ponder: "Nothing was wrong with me; nothing had failed within me. I was simply an introvert." "I wish I could go back in time and talk to my parents about all this." "Allowing myself to unwind and settle back into my own skin made it possible for me to do it all over again the next day.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Juni 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 3208: In "Zen Mind in the Middle of Chaos and Stress," Leo Babauta explores the transformative power of the Zen Mind to navigate life’s tumultuous moments with calm. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, Babauta teaches us the art of letting go, a practice that promises peace amidst chaos and stress. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/zm/ Quotes to ponder: "It’s not the work, which is just a series of actions. It’s not the deadline, which is just a time constraint. It’s my reaction to those external events - my fear that I’m not going to make it, that I’ll mess up, that I’ll look stupid or incompetent." "What if I could let go of wanting things to turn out that way? This is a fantasy, an ideal, that I’m holding onto." "You are now free, and you can just do the first task - after all, that’s all you can ever do." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Juni 202410min