Optimal Living Daily: Personal Development & Minimalism

Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild shares 5 ways that gratitude can change your life. Episode 1576: 5 Ways That Gratitude Can Change Your Life by Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild on How To Be More Grateful Melani Schweder is a Certified Health Coach, Reiki Master/Teacher, and guide for those who want to live life in full color, even through hardships like chronic illness, divorce, or other struggle. Her own health issues led her to dig deep into alternative/natural health and take sustainable, self-guided steps towards recovery. She is passionate about holistic methods, and her unique coaching process combines the best of her knowledge in whole-foods nutrition, Reiki, mindfulness, herbal medicine, and positive psychology. The original post is located here: https://www.abrighterwild.com/blog/5-ways-that-gratitude-can-change-your-life Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 short posts from Stella Grizont of Woopaah on what complaining does to your brain and your happiness & how to stay positive in the face of a dreaded situation. Episode 1575: What Complaining Does To Your Brain And Your Happiness AND How to Stay Positive in the Face of a Dreaded Situation by Stella Grizont Stella Grizont works with over achievers who are seeking deeper career fulfillment and with organizations who are dedicated to elevating the well-being of their employees. She studied Economics at Columbia University's Barnard College and was one of the first 150 people to earn a Masters in the Applied Positive Psychology (aka the science of happiness) from the University of Pennsylvania. She now lives in New Jersey with her husband and toddler, who continue to teach her what life is all about. The original post is located here: https://www.woopaah.com/blog/2015/9/23/what-complaining-does-to-your-brain-and-your-happiness.html & https://www.woopaah.com/blog/2014/12/3/how-to-stay-positive-in-the-face-of-a-dr

An excerpt from the book We Should Get Together: The Secret to Cultivating Better Friendships by Kat Vellos. Episode 1574: An Excerpt from the book We Should Get Together: The Secret to Cultivating Better Friendships by Kat Vellos Kat Vellos is the author of We Should Get Together: The Secret to Cultivating Better Friendships. She is a user experience designer, facilitator, social artist, illustrator, and community creator. Her work crosses disciplines, but is almost always focused on helping others thrive by having more creative and connected lives. Learn more about the book here: https://weshouldgettogether.com/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel Shanken of MindBodyWise shares 9 helpful hints for making good decisions. Episode 1573: 9 Helpful Hints for making Good Decisions by Rachel Shanken of MindBodyWise on How to Be More Decisive Rachel Shanken is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Yoga Instructor, and now a Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Practitioner. Her philosophy is simple: what you seek is already within you. In the busy lives we lead, it's sometimes difficult to stop, listen and access the knowledge that resides deep inside of ourselves. Using a whole-body, client-centered approach, her passion is to: support you with listening to your own internal wisdom, assist you with connecting to what you really want and help to empower you in taking steps toward achieving your goals. The original post is located here: https://mindbodywise.com/blog/9-helpful-hints-about-making-good-decisions/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jayne Chater with Altris shares 5 steps to confidence and success. Episode 1572: 5 Steps To Confidence and Success by Jayne Chater with Altris on How to Be More Confident & Goal Setting Tips Altris has a range of specialised Leadership Development and Executive Coaching solutions. They believe that each leader, team and organisation is unique and therefore the solutions they deliver must be distinctive. The original post is located here: http://blog.altris.co.nz/?p=1770 Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle shares his thoughts on a first principles lifestyle. Episode 1571: First Principles Lifestyle by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on How To Design A Better Life for Yourself Colin Wright is a professional author and international speaker who co-founded a publishing company and travels full-time, moving to a new country every four months or so--that country determined by the votes of his readers! He also blogs. Colin's a minimalist in that he owns very few things and is careful in how he consumes. He tends to buy less, but invest in quality when he does, and trends toward the same in relationships, business endeavors, and just about everything else. He's left-handed, blue-eyed, scary good at Tetris, and can’t cook. The original post is located here: https://exilelifestyle.com/principles-lifestyle/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josie Michelle Davis shares what to do when you have no idea what to do. Episode 1570: What To Do (When You Have No Idea What To Do) by Josie Michelle Davis on How To Make Life Decisions Josie Michelle Davis is a full time stylist, a writer, and a lover of rescue mutts. She's a bit of a jack-of-all-trades and she spent years blogging DIYs and outfits. These days she's more focused on helping others learn how to change their mindset to achieve big goals. The original post is located here: https://josiemichelledavis.com/blog/2019/1/26/what-to-do-when-you-have-no-idea-what-to-do Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Altucher shares how he overcame a fear of flying and changed his life in every way. Episode 1569: How I Overcame A Fear Of Flying And Changed My Life In Every Way by James Altucher on Growth Mindset & Resilience James Altucher is an American hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and podcaster. He has founded or cofounded more than 20 companies and says he failed at 17 of them. He has published 11 books, and is a regular contributor to The Financial Times, TechCrunch, and The Huffington Post. USA Today named his book Choose Yourself one of the 12 Best Business Books of All Time. The original post is located here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/overcame-fear-flying/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch shares a simple approach to long-term goals. Episode 1568: A Simple Approach To Long-Term Goals by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on Building Successful Habits After years of impulse spending on Amazon and elsewhere, Anthony Ongaro realized that his one-click purchase habits were more of a physical Twitch than an intentional action. It turned out, this Twitch wasn’t just limited to online spending. It applied to social media, impulsive smartphone usage, and more. Break the Twitch is all about minimizing distractions and doing more of what matters. Check out Anthony's new book, Break the Twitch: http://breakthetwitch.com/book The original post is located here: https://www.breakthetwitch.com/simple-approach-to-long-term-goals/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Benjamin Hardy shares why willpower doesn't work and how to actually change your life. Episode 1567: Willpower Doesn't Work. Here's How to Actually Change Your Life by Benjamin Hardy Benjamin Hardy has been the top writer on Medium.com since late 2015. He focuses on self-improvement, motivation, and entrepreneurship. His writing is fueled by his personal experiences, self-directed education, and formal education. His research focuses on the psychological differences of "wantrepreneurs" and actual entrepreneurs. He lives in Clemson, South Carolina with his wife and they are the foster parents of 3 children. The original post is located here: https://medium.com/@benjaminhardy/willpower-doesnt-work-here-s-how-to-actually-change-your-life-9fb9a85762ca Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares the morning routine effect. Episode 1566: The Morning Routine Effect (What to Expect and How to Get Started) by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less Courtney Carver was stopped in her tracks with a scary MS diagnosis after decades of debt, discontent, and trying to do it all. She had to slow down, prioritize her health, and figure out what was really important in her life. She discovered what mattered most by getting rid of everything that didn’t matter at all. In the end it all came down to love and health. She went from a busy, overwhelmed advertising director to spending 2-3 hours every morning taking care of herself, loving her work, and being present and engaged with the people she loves. Her family changed, too. They moved from wanting bigger closets, nicer furniture, and more stuff to downsizing into a 750 sq. ft apartment with no storage. Courtney has written books, courses, and hundreds of articles to help you simplify your life and work so you can focus on

Adi Redzic on focusing on the positives will make you a happier person. Episode 1565: Focusing On The Positives Will Make You A Happier Person by Adi Redzic on How To Propel Your Self Improvement Path Adi Redzic is an award-winning life, business, and leadership coach, entrepreneur, author of two books, and motivational speaker. From a war-torn childhood to meetings at The White House, Adi has proven the possibility of change and growth. The original post is located here: https://www.adiredzic.com/journal/2018/6/30/focusing-on-the-positives-will-make-you-a-happier-person Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares how to be prepared for anything. Episode 1564: How to Be Prepared for Anything by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on How To Create A Mindfulness & Gratitude Practice Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness. The original post is located here: http://zenhabits.net/survival-kit Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People shares 5 ways to boost your spiritual endurance. Episode 1563: 5 Ways to Boost Your Spiritual Endurance by Cylon George of Spiritual Living For Busy People on Adversity Cylon George is a spiritual chaplain, musician, devoted husband, and busy dad of six. He loves listening to people’s stories and helping them gain perspective on life’s opportunities and challenges. The mission of his blog is to help busy people thrive in their spiritual lives so they can live with more joy, peace, purpose, and meaning. The original post is located here: https://www.spirituallivingforbusypeople.com/5-ways-to-boost-your-spiritual-endurance Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mia of She Dreams All Day shares how to find your passion in life. Episode 1562: How To Find Your Passion In Life by Mia of She Dreams All Day on How to Set SMART Goals & Pursue Your Dreams She Dreams All Day is a personal development and productivity blog designed to help you achieve your biggest goals and your wildest dreams. Created by Mia, a constant creative dreamer, now out to help other dreamers. The original post is located here: https://shedreamsallday.com/how-to-find-your-passion-in-life/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paula Pant of Afford Anything shares why sheer willpower won't work if you want to change your habits. Episode 1561: Sheer Willpower Won't Work. If You Want to Change Your Habits, Try This Instead. by Paula Pant of Afford Anything Paula Pant is the founder of the award-winning website AffordAnything.com and a writer and speaker specializing in money, business, and real estate investing. She is a real estate investor, as the owner of seven rental property units in metropolitan Atlanta. She holds a real estate license in Georgia. She's also the host of the Afford Anything podcast. The original post is located here: https://affordanything.com/willpower-is-not-enough/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ludovic Vuillier of The Good Life Manifesto on improv your life. Episode 1560: Improv Your Life by Ludovic Vuillier of The Good Life Manifesto on How To Make Life Adventurous & Exciting Ludovic is the visionary and founder of The Good Life Manifesto. The Manifesto has been created over his life so far, from a very early age. Influenced by his life experiences and growing up with the advice of his very money savvy mother, Ludovic not only helms The Good Life Manifesto, but also provides guidance on personal development and finance. Ludovic loves to travel, and has a great passion for animals in general and birds in particular, and he has many birds living and traveling with him. He also loves to eat a lot more than one would think! The original post is located here: https://www.thegoodlifemanifesto.com/improv-your-life/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An excerpt from the book Creative Alchemy by Victoria Fann. Episode 1559: An Excerpt from Creative Alchemy: Accessing the Extraordinary Power of the Muse to Transform Your Art & Your Life by Victoria Fann Author of Creative Alchemy: Accessing the Extraordinary Power of the Muse to Transform Your Art & Your Life, Victoria Fann has been writing essays, short stories, plays and screenplays for almost four decades. She founded her first writing group, Women Who Write in 1989, and has been inspiring and empowering hundreds of writers and other creatives as a group facilitator, coach and workshop leader throughout the U.S. ever since. Learn more about the book here: www.victoriafann.com Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro on focus and the role of reflective thinking. Episode 1558: Focus and the Role of Reflective Thinking by Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro on How to Be More Productive Laura Stack, MBA, CSP, CPAE is an award-winning keynote speaker, bestselling author, and noted authority on employee and team productivity. She is the president of The Productivity Pro, Inc., a company dedicated to helping leaders increase workplace performance in high-stress environments. Stack has authored eight books, including FASTER TOGETHER: Accelerating Your Team's Productivity (Berrett-Koehler 2018). She is a past president of the National Speakers Association, and a member of its exclusive Speaker Hall of Fame (with fewer than 175 members worldwide.) Stack's clients include Cisco Systems, Wal-Mart, and Bank of America, and she has been featured on the CBS Early Show and CNN, and in the New York Times. The original post is located here: http://theproductivitypro.com/blog/2017/07/focus-and-the-role-o

2 shorter posts from Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists on confidence and expectations. Episode 1557: A Minimalist, a Japanese Cowboy, and an Arrogant American Walk into a Museum AND Is This What You’ve Been Waiting for Your Entire Life? Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus write about living a meaningful life with less stuff for 4 million readers. As featured on: ABC, CBS, NBC, BBC, TODAY, NPR, TIME, Forbes, The Atlantic, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and National Post. They live in Missoula, Montana. The original posts are located here: http://www.theminimalists.com/confidence/ & http://www.theminimalists.com/question/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices