Optimal Living Daily: Personal Development & Minimalism

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 2980: Discover the power of a pinky promise in transforming your commitment to goals. Nir Eyal reveals how this simple yet profound pledge can dramatically increase follow-through on personal promises. Learn practical strategies to manage distractions, handle internal triggers, and effectively use timeboxing to achieve your aspirations. This episode is a guide to turning "I can't" into "I will" with the ancient, yet effective, art of the pinky promise. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.nirandfar.com/pinky-promise/ Quotes to ponder: "A pinky promise is a surefire way to make you do what you say you’ll do." "The root cause of all human behavior is the desire to escape discomfort." "Once we learn to manage our internal triggers, make time for traction, and hack back external triggers, we can prevent distraction and stop ourselves from

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 2979: Exploring the transformative power of simplifying your wardrobe, this episode delves into the lessons learned from wearing the same outfits repeatedly. Discover how minimizing clothing choices leads to greater happiness, less concern about others' opinions, and more mental energy for creativity and important decisions. The episode illuminates how a simple wardrobe can be a gateway to a simpler, more fulfilling life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://bemorewithless.com/wearing-the-same-things/ Quotes to ponder: "I need way less than I think to be happy. The more I had, the more I wanted. It seemed like my clothes needed more clothes. [...] When I applied this to the rest of my life, I finally realized I had enough and that I was enough." "No one cares what I’m wearing. [...] Now when I’m making decisions about how I want to live m

Shirley of Daring Living tells us how we can shine brightly and let the world see us. Episode 2978: The Truth to Shining Brightly & Letting the World See You by Shirley of Daring Living Shirley is a Certified Life Coach who helps driven women create joy and success through brain-based coaching, self compassion, and emotional resilience. The original post is located here: https://daringliving.com/spotlight-shine-brightly/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness reminds us to make time for play if we want to live healthy. Episode 2977: Playtime is Back - Act Accordingly by Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness on Emotional Wellbeing & Healthy Living Steve Kamb started exercising back in high school without really knowing what he was doing. Through high school and college, he made every training mistake known to man and got zero results. It wasn’t until he graduated college and learned the right way to train that he started to see positive changes. He's a nerd, but likes fitness… so why not combine the two and turn life into one giant video game? And thus, in the fall of 2009, NerdFitness.com was born! The original post is located here: https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/act-like-a-kid/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Claire with Want Less offers us an opportunity to rethink television. Episode 2976: Rethinking Television by Claire of WantLess on Environmental Changes for Habit Formation 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/rethinking-television/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Manson talks about paying attention to the right things Episode 2975: Are You Entertained - Or Addicted? by Mark Manson on Paying Attention to the Right Things Mark Manson was a full-time professional dating coach for men from 2008 until 2011. Sick of the industry, he wrote his first book, Models: Attract Women Through Honesty, and changed the name and focus of his business to address broader self-development topics for men. The book took off, selling tens of thousands of copies. As he branched out into deeper issues of masculinity, self-worth, and the changing cultural landscape, the site grew. By 2013, he had begun writing about larger cultural issues — gender relations, happiness, ambition, life purpose, and cultural perspectives he had gathered while living in various countries around the world. Despite the fact that the business was still directed at men, thousands of women began reading and asking for advice as well. That same year, he made the leap to his own site and domain, broadening the demogr

Marc Chernoff shares 8 things you forgot to be grateful for Episode 2974: 8 Things You Forgot to Be Grateful For by Marc Chernoff - Thanksgiving Ideas Marc and Angel Chernoff are 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. The site has attracted over 100 million page views and 100 thousand subscribers since its inception in 2006. Their first book, “1,000 Little Things Happy, Successful People Do Differently“ is a focused collection of short, concise tips and reflections on the little things that make a huge difference in our daily lives. It’s available online at: marcandangel.com/book and on Amazon. The original post is located here: https://www.marcandangel.com/2013/08/15/8-things-you-forgot-to-be-gra

Kevin Miller shares an excerpt from his book, What Drives You Episode 2973: An Excerpt From the Book What Drives You by Kevin Miller Everyone has drive―a very strong energy and determination to achieve a goal or satisfy a need. But drive can remain dormant, and it alone isn't enough to create the kind of success in work and life you want. In What Drives You, former pro athlete, performance guide, and star podcaster Kevin Miller takes you on an enlightening journey to discover how this motivational force works and how to get yourself in the mindset you need to find your true inspiration and fulfillment. He busts myths, puts the spotlight on what you need to focus on, and shows you how to use your own unique drive to power yourself in the direction you want to go. Drawing on the 200 (and counting!) thoughtful and lively discussions he's conducted with some of today’s most renowned thought leaders on his “Self-Helpful with Kevin Miller” podcast, Miller offers profound insight on how to identify the roadblocks th

Jenny Lee of Hello Brio talks about being happy now Episode 2972: Be Happy Now by Jenny Lee of Hello Brio on Being Content and Appreciating What You Have Hello Brio isn’t just another minimalism blog or an iPad blog. It was created in 2013 by Jenny Lee to be a place for her to rediscover her soul and find her true self after a personal, life-altering event. The site took many turns along the way, and now it’s a place for you to find abundant creativity through digital simplicity and mind minimalism. They love:  Simplicity—digital and physical Digital planning Journaling Self-care Building our second brains (Personal Knowledge Management) Mindfulness + meditation Hand-Lettering Lifelong learning Everything you find there is filtered through an intentional living lens. By decluttering your home, mind, calendar, and soul, you will have a solid foundation to rebuild your mindset so that you can uncover your life’s full potential. You can find them here on YouTube The original post is located here: https:

Brian Gardner with No Sidebar tells you how to reclaim your life Episode 2971: 8 Ways to Reclaim Your Life by Brian Gardner with No Sidebar on Breaking Out of a Rut 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/reclaim-your-life/   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tyler Tervooren of Riskology.co talks about how lowering your serotonin can lower your social anxiety. Episode 2970: Lower Your Serotonin to Lower Your Social Anxiety by Tyler Tervooren of Riskology.co on Cures for Anxiety Tyler is a serial entrepreneur, the founder of Riskology, former co-producer of the World Domination Summit – an annual event for free-thinkers and non-conformists, and has completed a marathon on every continent. The original post is located here: https://www.riskology.co/social-anxiety/   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sierra Black with Get Rich Slowly talks about going beyond credit card debt. Episode 2969: Beyond Credit Card Debt by Sierra Black with Get Rich Slowly on Creating A Financial Debt Payoff Plan J.D. Roth has been reading and writing about personal finance for a decade. Today he’s financially independent, but ten years ago, his money life was a disaster, with over $35,000 in consumer debt. He started turning everything around in 2004. By being the boss of your own life, you, too, can be the master of your own financial fate. The original post is located here: https://www.getrichslowly.org/beyond-credit-card-debt/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People offers 13 rules for you to live by for a life of intention. Episode 2968: 13 Rules to Live By by Cylon George of Spiritual Living For Busy People on Guidelines to Live a Life of Intention 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/13-rules-to-live-by  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kalen Bruce talks about what he's been doing to increase his productivity Episode 2967: 3 Things I’ve Been Doing to Increase My Productivity (That You Haven’t Heard Before) by Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog Kalen Bruce is the founder of MoneyMiniBlog. His story is simple… he and his wife were $24,000 in debt and became a student of finances to get out. They are now debt-free and building wealth. Kalen shares everything he has learned on his blog, writing informative, entertaining, mini blogs to help you with your finances. Finances can be intimidating, so he keeps his posts short, sweet, and simple. The original post is located here: https://moneyminiblog.com/productivity/new-increase-productivity-tips/   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erica Layne talks about letting go of your emotional clutter Episode 2966: How to Let Go of Your Emotional Clutter: 5 Clear Steps by Erica Layne on How to Have Healthier Thought Erica Layne is a sunset chaser, mom of three, and founder of The Life On Purpose Movement—a community of women living life with intention. Her website reaches thousands of women every day, helping them trade overwhelm and fatigue for focus and peace.   Erica graduated in print journalism from BYU, has been interviewed for The Wall Street Journal, and contributes to some of the top websites in the minimalism space. She lives with her young family in the San Francisco Bay Area.  The original post is located here: https://ericalayne.co/emotional-clutter/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Esther Litchfield-Fink with Tiny Buddha teaches you how to find your purpose Episode 2965: How to Find Your Purpose When Your Life Is a Mess by Esther Litchfield-Fink with Tiny Buddha on Life Purpose Tiny Buddha has been helping people heal, grow, and find peace since 2009. The site features stories and insights from people of all ages, from all over the globe. For daily wisdom, follow Tiny Buddha on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, or subscribe to the blog. And be sure to check out Tiny Buddha’s Inner Strength Journal: Creative Prompts and Challenges to Help You Get Through Anything, by site founder Lori Deschene. The original post can be found here: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/3-steps-to-find-your-purpose-when-life-is-crashing-into-chaos/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue talks about the want to vs. have to ratio. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2964: [Part 2] The Want To vs Have To Ratio by Helene Massicotte of Free to Pursue on Taking Ownership of Your Life Helene Massicotte blogs about living life on your terms and experiencing true personal freedom. She describes herself as a person in search of all that life has to offer and who has built a life that enables her to do just that. No more, no less. She chose to retire from corporate life in her mid-thirties because it wasn't in line with what she wanted anymore. The original post is located here: http://www.freetopursue.com/blog/2016/3/1/the-want-to-vs-have-to-ratio Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue talks about the want to vs. have to ratio. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2963: [Part 1] The Want To vs Have To Ratio by Helene Massicotte of Free to Pursue on Taking Ownership of Your Life Helene Massicotte blogs about living life on your terms and experiencing true personal freedom. She describes herself as a person in search of all that life has to offer and who has built a life that enables her to do just that. No more, no less. She chose to retire from corporate life in her mid-thirties because it wasn't in line with what she wanted anymore. The original post is located here: http://www.freetopursue.com/blog/2016/3/1/the-want-to-vs-have-to-ratio Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares the value of fasting from anything and how we can start. Episode 2962: The Value of Fasting (from Anything). And How to Get Started by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Discipline Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, they found a better way to live, centered on more important pursuits. Their story has been seen on the CBS Evening News, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal and countless media interviews around the world. Their books have sold in the tens of thousands. BecomingMinimalist.com is about their journey towards a rational approach to minimalism. It is about the joys and the struggles. It is about the lessons they have learned. It has inspired millions around the world. It is written to inspire you to intentionally live with less, and find more life because of it. The original post is located here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/fasting/ Visit Me O

Ira Israel provides ten reasons that you would benefit from therapy. Episode 2961: 10 Reasons You Would Benefit From Therapy by Ira Israel on How to Truly Improve Your Life Since 2011, Ira Israel has been working in private practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #31) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #50646), teaching sold-out transformational workshops, producing a series of best-selling mindfulness DVDs, and writing about psychology, philosophy, Buddhism, yoga, film, art, music & literature for the Huffington Post, Good Men Project, Mind Body Green, Thrive Global, Medium and Quora. The original post is located here: https://iraisrael.com/10-reasons-you-would-benefit-from-therapy/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices