Optimal Living Daily: Personal Development & Minimalism

Ali Cornish with Want Less shares the case for independent thinking. Episode 1556: The Case For Independent Thinking by Ali Cornish with WantLess on How To Remove Digital Distractions & Be Present Claire lives with her wife and dog in Yorkshire, UK, and is on a journey towards simplifying her life and beating debt. Along the way, she is exploring ideas like minimalism, escaping the rat-race, logging off from the screens and resisting the pull of 21st century consumerism. The original post is located here: http://www.wantless.co.uk/index.php/2017/08/20/case-independent-thinking/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

T.K. Coleman shares why your obstacles are not holding you back. Episode 1555: Your Obstacles Are Not Holding You Back by TK Coleman on How To Find Motivation for Continuous Improvement T.K. Coleman is the Co-Founder & Education Director of Praxis. He is a prolific writer and speaker with a singular mission: to awaken people to their own creative power. Sounds cheesy, but TK listens to Christmas music year-round, so he's used to being called cheesy and it doesn't bother him in the least. Learn more about him at TKColeman.com. The original post is located here: http://tkcoleman.com/2016/11/19/your-obstacles-are-not-holding-you-back/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jay and Heather Harrington of Life and Whim share 8 life-changing quotes from inspirational authors. Episode 1554: 8 Life-Changing Quotes from Inspirational Authors by Jay & Heather Harrington of Life And Whim on Motivation Jay and Heather Harrington are the husband and wife team behind Life and Whim. They started Life and Whim after moving their family to Traverse City, a small town on the shores of Lake Michigan, to break the script of their life and reimagine what's possible. They live in pursuit of a purposeful, meaningful, active, and simple life. The original post is located here: https://www.lifeandwhim.com/first-moments-blog/8-life-changing-quotes-inspirational-authors Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seth Sinclair with MichaelMehlberg.com shares how adults learn. Episode 1553: From Ignorance to Mastery: How Adults Learn by Seth Sinclair with MichaelMehlberg.com on Personal Growth Pursuit Michael Mehlberg is an entrepreneur and certified agile project manager who specializes in productivity and organization systems. His blog, Modern da Vinci has been called "The Owners Manual to an Awesome Life" and helps high-achieving entrepreneurs master their life and business - crushing their goals, living their passion, and finding purpose, balance, and excellence in all they do. The original post is located here: https://michaelmehlberg.com/blog/2015/12/8/how-adults-learn Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tynan on being happy with the best possible option. Episode 1552: Happy With The Best Possible Option by Tynan on How To Be More Optimistic & Be A Positive Person Tynan was named as one of the top 25 best bloggers in 2013 by Time Magazine. He believes in making deliberate decisions and breaking away from the herd mentality. He likes learning new things, building habits, exposing the world, connecting with awesome people, and creating good work. The New York Times Bestseller “The Game” featured him as one of the main characters, as he was one of the most famous pickup artists in the world. In 2008, he sold everything he owned and went on an extended world trip, becoming a fervent minimalist. Fun facts: he’s a college dropout, was a professional poker player, Courtney Love was his roommate for 9 months, and he once built a swimming pool in his living room. The original post is located here: http://tynan.com/bestpossible Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho

2 posts from Neghar Fonooni on default responses and mortality. Episode 1551: Shaving Cuts: What's Our Default Response? AND On Mortality by Neghar Fonooni on How to Be More Mindful Neghar Fonooni is a coach, speaker, and writer, giving women all over the world tools to create a lifestyle that thrills them, free of shame and unworthiness. She helps them give themselves permission to be vulnerable, authentic, and fully alive. She has worked as a personal trainer and fitness coach for over 15 years, served as an Arabic linguist in the United States Air Force, has been writing since she was eight years old, and birthed a witty and hilarious baby boy ten years ago. Her central focus is to help empower women through strength and bring wild and warm energy wherever she goes. The original posts are located here: http://www.negharfonooni.com/shaving-cuts/ & http://www.negharfonooni.com//?s=mortality Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leo Babauta of Mnmlist on minimalism, the lean life. Episode 1550: Minimalism: The Lean Life by Leo Babauta of Mnmlist on Benefits of Becoming A Minimalist on Health & Finances 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: https://mnmlist.com/lean Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vironika Tugaleva on self-discovery being a kind of self-respect. Episode 1549: Self-Discovery Is a Kind of Self-Respect by Vironika Tugaleva on How To Listen To Yourself & Meditative Practices Vironika Tugaleva was born in Donetsk, Ukraine in 1988. Her early years as a misfit began her painful struggle with mental health. As she struggled with self-acceptance, anxiety, and identity, Vironika found solace in words and music. Her first book, The Love Mindset, won the Readers' Favorite silver medal for Best Self-Help book of 2013. Driven by an urge to spread light in the world, Vironika began to do life coaching, speaking, and writing in the personal growth field. In 2014, Vironika sold her things, left Toronto, and became a digital nomad. She launched her 2nd book in 2017, The Art of Talking to Yourself. Currently, Vironika is working on a poetry book, writing and performing spoken word, and planning arts-related events. The original post is located here: https://www.vironika.org/self-discovery-self-respect/ V

Elana Miller of Zen Psychiatry shares how to analyze your dreams in 7 steps. Episode 1548: How to Analyze Your Dreams in 7 Steps by Dr. Elana Miller of Zen Psychiatry on Dream Journaling & Reflection Elana Miller is a psychiatrist based out of Los Angeles, California. She loves to write, read, and make music. Elana received her B.A. in psychology at Harvard University before studying at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, where she was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. I completed my psychiatry residency training at the University of California, Los Angeles, where she was nominated as a UCLA Exceptional Physician. The original post is located here: https://zenpsychiatry.com/how-to-analyze-your-dreams/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Kathleen Wilson with No Sidebar shares 5 daily practices to help you create space. Episode 1547: 5 Daily Practices to Help You Create Space by Sarah Kathleen Wilson with NoSidebar on Creating A Mindful Process No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off--to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet of your heart and soul. The original post is located here: https://nosidebar.com/create-space/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Avi Itzkovitch with NirAndFar shares the real reason you're addicted to your phone. Episode 1546: The Real Reason You're Addicted to Your Phone by Avi Itzkovitch with NirAndFar on Mobile Device Addiction Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. The M.I.T. Technology Review dubbed Nir, “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology.” Nir founded two tech companies since 2003 and has taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. He is the author of the bestselling book, Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products. In addition to blogging at NirAndFar.com, Nir’s writing has been featured in The Harvard Business Review, TechCrunch, and Psychology Today. Nir is also an active investor in habit-forming technologies. Some of his past investments include: Eventbrite, Product Hunt, Pantry, Marco Polo, Presence Learning, 7 Cups, Pana, Symphony Commerce, Worklife (acquired by Cisco) and Refresh.io (acquir

Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares 7 mantras for letting go of how life "should" be. Episode 1545: 7 Mantras for Letting Go of How Life "Should" Be by Marc Chernoff of Marc And Angel on How To Be More Present Marc and Angel Chernoff are New York Times bestselling authors, professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recognized by Forbes as having "one of the most popular personal development blogs." Through their blog, book, course and coaching, they've spent the past decade writing about and teaching proven strategies for finding lasting happiness, success, love and peace. Marc and Angel's New York Times bestselling book, Getting Back to Happy: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Reality, and Turn Your Trials into Triumphs, is a guide to spark sustainable action - and to return to whenever needed. It's available online at http://www.marcandangel.com/book/ and on Amazon. The original post is located here: http://www.marcandangel.com/2016/11/16/7-man

An Excerpt from the book Project 333 by Courtney Carver. Episode 1544: An Excerpt from Project 333 by Courtney Carver - The Emotion Chapter - Minimalism with Clothing & Dressing 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 what

Rebecca Crespo of Minimalism Made Simple shares a step-by-step guide on letting go of expectations. Episode 1543: A Step-By-Step Guide on Letting Go of Expectations by Rebecca Crespo of Minimalism Made Simple on Intentional Life Rebecca is a New York native living in Spain. She started her journey of minimal living 3 years ago, when she decided to leave the soul-sucking corporate world and fit only her essential items into a small red carry-on, to fulfill her lifelong dream of traveling the world. Within those 3 years she learned that experiences are her vessels, and to be more intentional with the life she leads. Rebecca hopes her blog inspires you to explore your own journey of minimal living, one that is not defined by others, but rather a journey that is defined by one person and one person only - YOU. The original post is located here: https://www.minimalismmadesimple.com/home/let-go-of-expectations Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Pavlina shares how to stop being disappointed. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 1542: [Part 2] How to Stop Being Disappointed by Steve Pavlina on How To Make Better Life Decisions Based on Data Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He has written more than 1300 articles and recorded many audio programs on a broad range of self-help topics, including productivity, relationships, and spirituality. Steve has been quoted as an expert by the New York Times, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, the Los Angeles Daily News, Self Magazine, The Guardian, and countless other publications. He's also a frequent guest on popular podcasts and radio shows. The original post is located here: https://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2012/07/how-to-stop-being-disappointed/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Pavlina shares how to stop being disappointed. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 1541: [Part 1] How to Stop Being Disappointed by Steve Pavlina on How To Improve Your Predictive Ability Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He has written more than 1300 articles and recorded many audio programs on a broad range of self-help topics, including productivity, relationships, and spirituality. Steve has been quoted as an expert by the New York Times, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, the Los Angeles Daily News, Self Magazine, The Guardian, and countless other publications. He's also a frequent guest on popular podcasts and radio shows. The original post is located here: https://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2012/07/how-to-stop-being-disappointed/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katie Ping of More Of What Matters Blog shares 4 actions steps to becoming more mindful. Episode 1540: 4 Action Steps to Becoming More Mindful by Katie Ping of More Of What Matters Blog on Mindfulness Practice Katie Ping is a small-town writer, yogi, and mama who values simplicity. She spent decades of her life people-pleasing and drowning in guilt and shame over parts of her that she thought were unworthy. By her late-20s, she found herself passionless and riddled with anxiety - and she knew she needed a change. Instead of creating a multi-layered plan on how to attain more peace, she started small - with a walking meditation practice. Those 15 minutes of strolling in silence down a tree-lined residential street led her to where she is today - facing her fears of imperfection and doing it anyway. The original post is located here: http://moreofwhatmattersblog.com/4-action-steps-to-becoming-more-mindful/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel Shanken of MindBodyWise on how to face your fears. Episode 1539: She Believed She Could, So She Did by Rachel Shanken of MindBodyWise on How To Face Your Fears & Overcome 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/she-believed-she-could/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 posts from Julie Morgenstern on decluttering and spring cleaning your to-do list. Episode 1538: Decluttering: No One Lets Go in a Vacuum AND Spring Clean Your To-Do List by Julie Morgenstern on Simple Living Julie Morgenstern is an organizing & productivity consultant, New York Times best-selling author, and speaker. For over 30 years, Julie has been teaching people all around the world and at all stages of life how to overcome disorganization to achieve their goals. Her mission is to free each individual to make their unique contribution to the world - by helping them design their own systems for managing time and space that feel natural and are easy to maintain. This Inside Out approach to organizing everything gives readers, listeners, and clients the energy and knowledge they need to get (and stay) organized. The original posts are located here: https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/2019/1/15/gbxbm4b2ugiwpsn4wtacaifoddkxvc & https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/2019/3/22/4-ways-to

Andrew James of Establishing The Self shares his thoughts on thinking like an artist. Episode 1537: Think Like An Artist by Andrew James of Establishing The Self on The Creative Process & Building A Fulfilling Life Establishing the Self is a frequently updated collection of philosophically themed short essays aimed at interpreting the Human Condition as well as encouraging self-improvement, self-betterment, and self-preservation. The original post is located here: https://www.establishingtheself.com/home/think-like-an-artist Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices