Optimal Living Daily

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 3011: Courtney Carver's article offers a refreshing approach to navigating the holiday season with a simplicity-inspired roadmap. Emphasizing love, peace, comfort, and joy, it invites readers to create personal holiday experiences that resonate deeply, encouraging the letting go of overwhelming traditions and focusing on what truly fills the heart. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://bemorewithless.com/holiday-roadmap/ Quotes to ponder: "Creating a simplicity-inspired holiday roadmap will give you the freedom and resilience to trade holiday stress and anxiety for more love, peace, comfort and joy." "Ask yourself, 'Does this fill my heart or empty it?' Give yourself permission to engage in the holidays in ways that fill your heart and soul." "We find meaning in the holidays and all of our days when we create space to listen to our hearts, time to believe in magic, and the love, health and presence to show all the way up for our lives." Episode references: The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living - https://www.amazon.com/Little-Book-Hygge-Danish-Secrets/dp/0062658808 Cozy Minimalist Home: More Style, Less Stuff by Myquillyn Smith - https://www.amazon.com/Cozy-Minimalist-Home-Style-Stuff/dp/0310350913 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 3010: Jay Harrington emphasizes the importance of aligning actions with personal desires, rather than societal expectations, to achieve true happiness. He advocates for self-awareness and courageously living a life that reflects one's true self, challenging the idea of happiness derived from external validation. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.alifeinprogress.ca/the-happiness-formula/ Quotes to ponder: "Most of us have two lives. The life we live, and the unlived life within us. Between the two stands Resistance." Episode references: The War of Art by Steven Pressfield: Link to book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 3009: Dr. Margaret Rutherford's article delves into the complexities of codependent relationships, guiding readers to discern their own relationship dynamics. She explores the transformation of codependency from its initial association with substance abuse enabling to a broader understanding of enmeshed partnerships. Through relatable examples and probing questions, Rutherford encourages self-reflection on personal roles within relationships, urging a shift towards healthy interdependence. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drmargaretrutherford.com/10-questions-to-ask-if-youre-in-a-codependent-relationship/ Quotes to ponder: "When you say, 'I’m codependent,' or, 'We’re codependent,' you’re often describing a loss of feeling responsible as individuals and/or that your lives are too tightly interwoven." Episode references: Codependent No More by Melody Beattie: Codependent No More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 3008: Erica Layne's article delves into managing emotions when facing situations beyond our control. She shares a personal story about dealing with her son's challenges and emphasizes the importance of shifting our thoughts to regain power and feel better. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ericalayne.co/feel-better-when-you-have-no-control/ Quotes to ponder: "When something happens that’s out of our control, it’s so easy to feel like the victim of it. Powerless, because there’s nothing we can do to change it." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 3007: Stephen Guise's thought-provoking piece explores the transient nature of life and its experiences, emphasizing the consistent power of choice. Highlighting Bruce Lee's remarkable, yet ephemeral, life and his own personal trials, Guise illuminates how, despite life’s temporary aspects, our ability to choose remains a steadfast force in navigating life's unpredictability. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://minihabits.com/everything-in-life-is-temporary-except-for-one-thing/ Quotes to ponder: "If everything is temporary, everything is reversible, for worse and for better." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 3006: Cylon George's insightful approach in "How to Release Negative Energy Before It Overwhelms You" illuminates the transformative power of self-awareness and emotional management. His five-step 'care cycle' method offers practical strategies for intercepting and redirecting negative emotions, empowering readers to foster positivity and resilience in their daily lives. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.spirituallivingforbusypeople.com/how-to-release-negative-energy-before-it-overwhelms-you Quotes to ponder: "What you tell yourself every day will lift you up or tear you down. Choose wisely." "Understand no one can 'make you angry.'" "The more options you give yourself, the more easily you release negativity and embrace positivity." 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

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 3005: Shirley of Daring Living shares her personal journey of confronting and living with fear. Growing up timid and sheltered, Shirley faced immense fear in social situations and public speaking. Embracing challenges in university, from extreme sports to public speaking, she learned to sit with and accept her fears, discovering that courage lies in acknowledging and facing one's insecurities and fears head-on. Quotes to ponder: "Dear friend, to live a wholehearted life means to embrace and accept every piece of us, including our insecurities, our imperfections and our fears." "You need to face your fears to be better than who you were. And it is only when you embrace yourself completely, can you truly live a more honest, courageous, and daring life." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 3004: Chalene Johnson's insights in "How to Get Motivated" offer practical strategies for reigniting motivation, especially on challenging days. Highlighting the importance of setting realistic goals, structured time management, accountability partnerships, and maintaining a positive mindset, Johnson provides actionable tips applicable to diverse goals such as weight loss, business growth, and personal relationships Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.chalenejohnson.com/how-to-get-motivated/ Quotes to ponder: "You have to look at first how you’re going to set yourself up for success, regardless of your objective." "Get yourself an accountability partner. There is no excuse why you don’t have somebody rooting for you and not letting you off the hook on the days when you just don’t feel like it." "The law of concentration states that whatever you dwell upon grows. The more you think about something, the more it becomes part of your reality." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 3003: Vic Magary's transformational journey from a burglary victim to a minimalist in Austin, Texas, is a powerful tale of personal growth. Following the loss of his possessions and business, Magary embraced minimalism, discovering peace and clarity by shedding unnecessary items and habits, ultimately finding a new sense of freedom and purpose Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.theminimalists.com/vic/ Quotes to ponder: "I made a decision to get rid of ten items per day for thirty days." "Memories are within us, not within our things." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 3002: Shawn Achor, a Harvard University alumnus and author of "The Happiness Advantage," sheds light on the power of positive psychology in managing chronic illnesses like multiple sclerosis. He emphasizes how small, daily practices like sending appreciative emails, smiling, expressing gratitude, focusing on positive experiences, engaging in fun activities, and meditating can significantly boost well-being, optimism, and life satisfaction, even in challenging circumstances. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.livehappy.com//blogs/happiness-advantage/achieving-happiness-despite-everyday-challenges Quotes to ponder: "Social connection can be as predictive of your longevity as high blood pressure, obesity, and smoking." "Our brains can't tell much difference between visualization and actual experience, by rehashing a high point in the day you double the effect of that positive experience." "Happiness is a choice, even in the midst of a chronic illness." Episode references: Shawn Achor's TED Talk: Link to TED Talk The Happiness Advantage: Link to Book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 3001: Ingrid's insightful take on sleepless nights reveals how worry can be channeled into creativity. She offers practical self-guided meditations to transform anxious thoughts into restful opportunities, emphasizing that rest is achievable even without sleep. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ingridyhelanderlmft.com/cant-sleep-create-your-own-guided-meditation-for-peace-and-rest/ Quotes to ponder: "Sleepless worry is creativity all dressed up with nowhere to go." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 3000: In this special episode 3000 flashback: discover the story of a successful corporate executive who bravely left his high-powered job and material wealth to pursue a more meaningful life. His journey from feeling overwhelmed and unhappy in the corporate world to embracing minimalism, focusing on personal growth, and finding passion in writing reveals a transformative path towards genuine fulfillment. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.theminimalists.com/quit/ Quotes to ponder: "It feels great to write those four words, but it is also terrifying and exhilarating and scary and exciting and surreal and unbelievable and, in many ways, indescribable." "I wasn’t living the Dream; I was living a lie." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 2999: Kathy Robinson explores the transformative power of facing wellness challenges. By sharing personal experiences and practical strategies, she illustrates how overcoming obstacles in health and wellness can lead to profound personal growth and meaningful life changes. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://athenawellness.com/blog/2021/5/1/turning-wellness-challenges-into-wins Quotes to ponder: "Challenges are not immovable objects. Everything shifts and changes over time – people, places, experiences, personal and professional situations." "It’s healthy to use fresh perspectives and new solutions to old problems." "Incremental improvements add up, create momentum, and unearth new possibilities." Episode references: "The Athena Principles. Simple Wellness Practices for Overworked Professionals" by Kathy Robinson - Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 2998: Sarah Von Bargen shares nine practical morning habits that can significantly improve your day. From setting realistic goals to establishing a ritual signaling the start of serious work, these habits are designed to enhance productivity, mindfulness, and overall well-being. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.yesandyes.org/2017/01/morning-habits-for-business.html Quotes to ponder: "When you start the day right, the rest of it is more likely to fall into place." "Our inboxes are filled with other people’s agendas [...] as soon as we check email, we’re in reactive mode." "Quieting our minds is good for our health, our creativity, our productivity, and our relationships." Episode references: "Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life... and Maybe the World" by Admiral William McRaven: Amazon Link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 2997: Tynan from reveals how triggers can be harnessed to create positive habits, transforming routine actions into catalysts for beneficial behaviors. By linking daily activities like waking up or feeling tired to specific actions, such as meditating or hydrating, Tynan demonstrates how to construct productive habit chains, making it easier to maintain good habits over time. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://tynan.com/trigger/ Quotes to ponder: "The reason that bad habits are so hard to quit is that we have these many triggers that start us down that path almost automatically." "Just as bad habits are built slowly and incrementally, so are good habits." "By chaining these habits together, I’m able to have a very productive morning almost on autopilot." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices