3750: [Part 2] Find Your Freedom: How to Identify Your Invisible Scripts by Ramit Sethi of IWT on Lifestyle Design

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 3754: Nir Eyal explains how to manage distractions by focusing on the internal triggers that spark them, rather than fighting the urges themselves. Through practical techniques like writing down triggers, exploring sensations with curiosity, and “surfing the urge,” he shows how to turn fleeting impulses into opportunities for self-mastery and improved focus. These methods help us stay present, avoid reactive behaviors, and build resilience against everyday temptations. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.nirandfar.com/internal-triggers/ Quotes to ponder: “I’m feeling that tension in my chest right now. And there I go, trying to reach for my iPhone.” “One of Bricker’s favorite techniques is the ‘leaves on a stream’ method.” “This rule allows time to do what some behavioral psychologists call ‘surfing the urge.’” Episode references: American Lung Association: https://www.lung.org Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center: https://www.fredhutch.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Sep 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 3753: True transformation begins in the mind, and Jillian Teta highlights six powerful mental and emotional concepts that can reshape how we approach body change. From shifting control into discipline, embracing responsibility without shame, and practicing acceptance without defeat, to aligning goals with realistic expectations, cultivating gratitude, and choosing empowering perspectives, these insights create a foundation for lasting progress and self-compassion. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jillfit.com/2012/06/01/mind-body-101-key-concepts/ Quotes to ponder: "Control is an illusion. Discipline is the conscious application of choice, over and over." "Acceptance is not defeat or denial but a kind act towards ourselves." "Our most powerful tool is our perspective." Episode references: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: https://www.amazon.com/Harry-Potter-Prisoner-Azkaban-Book/dp/0439136369 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Sep 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 3752: Kate Hesse explores whether watching television counts as self-care or if it’s simply a distraction. By highlighting the importance of intention, moderation, and how we engage with what we watch, she shows how TV can either drain our energy or serve as nourishment, connection, and even self-work when approached consciously. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/is-watching-tv-self-care/ Quotes to ponder: "If you use the words 'zone out' when talking about your tv watching, again, chances are this activity is serving as a distraction." "Too much of anything can be a bad thing." "At the end of the day, tv isn’t good or bad. It really boils down to your intention when you turn it on, what you choose to watch, how you choose to watch it, and how much of it you watch." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Sep 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 3751: Rachel Jones shares a deeply relatable journey from overwhelm and self-doubt to clarity and calm by addressing the emotional weight of clutter and cleaning. Through mindset shifts, building daily routines, and focusing on manageable decluttering tasks, she shows how reclaiming your space is less about perfection and more about persistence and personal responsibility. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nourishingminimalism.com/cant-keep-house-clean-whats-wrong/ Quotes to ponder: "If it’s important to you, then you are the one that needs to take the action to change it." "I had built these tasks up so big in my mind. I thought I would never have time to be creative." "You can’t have a clean house without both of these in place." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Sep 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 3749: Ramit Sethi reveals how deeply ingrained “invisible scripts” silently shape the way we live, from the belief that money determines access to college to the trap of endless research without action. By uncovering these unseen assumptions, he shows how to question them, take control, and choose a path that truly aligns with your values. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/the-invisible-scripts-that-guide-our-lives/ Quotes to ponder: "They're usually so subtle they'll pass through your mind completely undetected all the while influencing what you think, say, and do." "The truth is if we wait on information alone we never take action to accomplish our goals." "By focusing on tactics, we're still doing the same things we have been doing all this time." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 Sep 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 3748: Sandra Bilbray explains how celebrating your wins helps you stay motivated, grow confidence, and reinforce positive habits. By pausing to recognize progress, you strengthen gratitude and create more joy on your personal development journey. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.livehappy.com/self/10-reasons-to-celebrate-your-wins Quotes to ponder: "Celebrating wins builds momentum." "Every time you acknowledge a win, you reinforce the behavior that got you there." "Celebrating your wins fosters gratitude, which in turn boosts happiness." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Sep 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 3747: A fulfilling life isn’t built on weekend escapes or the next vacation, but in shaping daily experiences worth savoring. Joshua Becker shares nine practical ways to find contentment in the everyday, through prioritizing relationships, aligning work with purpose, simplifying possessions, and embracing life’s seasons. His insights invite us to craft lives of joy, balance, and meaning right where we are. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/craft/ Quotes to ponder: "Rather than seeing vacation as your annual opportunity to escape life - craft a life you don’t need to escape from." "Not every pursuit in life deserves your energy." "Happiness is not something to be pursued, it is something to be discovered and recognized." 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

22 Sep 10min