Optimal Living Daily: Personal Development & Minimalism

Mark Manson tells us how we can grow from our pain. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2840: [Part 1] How to Grow from Your Pain by Mark Manson on Understanding Your Trauma and Overcoming Depression 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 d

Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares simple ways to worry less Episode 2839: 10 Simple Ways to Worry Less by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less on Techniques to Handle Stress 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 rea

Keith Wilson shares his thoughts on the scarcity mentality Episode 2838: Scarcity Mentality: Why You Aren't Happy When You've Got it So Good by Keith Wilson Keith Wilson is a licensed mental health counselor and certified alcohol and substance abuse counselor in New York State, with more than 30 years experience. Keith has done a lot of writing about ways to improve your relationships and become the person you would like to be. His newest book is The Road to Reconciliation: A Comprehensive Guide to Peace When Relationships Go Bad. The original post is located here: https://keithwilsoncounseling.com/2015/04/17/scarcity-mentality-why-you-arent-happy-when-youve-got-it-so-good/  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 shares how to detangle your productivity and self-worth Episode 2837: How to Detangle Your Productivity and Self-Worth by Erica Layne on Loving Yourself No Matter What 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/productivity-and-your-self-worth/ 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

Mary-Lynn Johnson of Living This Good Life shares 8 proven strategies to help you stay confident Episode 2836: 8 Proven Strategies to Help You Stay Confident by Mary-Lynn Johnson of Living This Good Life Adam grew up in a small town in New Brunswick, Canada. He knew from a young age that he wanted to explore and find what made him happy (and uncomfortable). He grew up as a very shy kid but over time he was able to defeat what was holding him down. He remembers how good he felt when he finally started to come out of his shell. He started to realize that the greatest things in life, whether it being your happiness or successes, come on the outskirts of your comfort zone. Since then, he's been exploring and trying to make each day his best day. He wants to share with you his experiences and hopefully influence you to make each day your best as well.  The original post is located here: https://www.livingthisgoodlife.com/post/8-proven-strategies-to-help-you-stay-confident   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Inter

Antonia Collins of Balance Through Simplicity talks about decluttering instead of organizing Episode 2835: Why Declutter Instead of Organise by Antonia Collins of Balance Through Simplicity Balance Through Simplicity is a blog dedicated to helping you declutter your home, simplify life and live intentionally. It provides practical tips and easy-to-follow guidance to help you create a meaningful life you love. Check out the blog if you’re looking to create more time, space and freedom for what really matters to you. The original post is located here: https://balancethroughsimplicity.com/why-declutter-instead-of-organise/  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 shares how to be like Groot to get results. Episode 2834: Want Results? Be like Groot. I AM GROOT! by Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness on 1% Daily Improvements 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/want-results-be-like-groot-i-am-groot/ 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

Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch shares a simple approach to long-term goals. Episode 2833: 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  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Altucher shares his thoughts on striving for progress and not perfection. Episode 2832: Strive For Progress And Not Perfection by James Altucher on How To Be More Resilient & Face Obstacles 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/progress-not-perfection/ 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 Pavlina reminds you that you have the right to be wrong Episode 2831: You Have the Right to Be Wrong by Steve Pavlina on Human Error and Making Mistakes 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://stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/07/you-have-the-right-to-be-wrong/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more abo

Kate Hesse of Nourish Nest Breathe talks about how to schedule your week Episode 2830: Important Questions to Ask When Planning Your Week by Kate Hesse on Creating a Schedule When you implement the NNB Formula, you get really clear on your priorities and values, you set and hold healthy boundaries in alignment with those priorities and values, and you build a sustainable self-care and self-work routine into your life. And suddenly, living a life you love stops being a dream and becomes your everyday reality. There are three pillars in the NNB Formula: -Priorities & Values: figuring out what is most important to YOU -Boundaries: learning how to set and maintain healthy boundaries which align with your priorities and values -Sustainable Self-Care & Self-Work: integrating self-care (nourishing) and self-work (expanding) activities into your daily life in a way that works for you and your schedule. The original post is located here: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/planning-your-week/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.

Dr. Kelly Flanagan talks about the best reason to do scary things Episode 2829: The Surprising Secret to Discovering Your True Self by Dr. Kelly Flanagan Clinical psychologist Dr. Kelly Flanagan is the co-founder of Artisan Clinical Associates in Naperville, IL. He writes weekly about living out redemptive stories on his popular blog, UnTangled. Kelly has also written two books, one titled Loveable: Embracing What is Truest About You, So You Can Truly Embrace Your Life, and another named True Companions. Kelly is married to another clinical psychologist named Kelly, and the couple has three children The original post is located here: https://drkellyflanagan.com/the-secret-to-finding-your-true-self/ 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

Tonya Lester talks about time management Episode 2828: A Personal Perspective on Time Management by Tonya Lester on Making More Time For Yourself Tonya Lester, LCSW, is a psychotherapist in Brooklyn, NY. She graduated from New York University with a Master's degree in Social Work. Her post-graduate training includes a fellowship at Psychoanalytic Theory at the Institute for Psychoanalytic Theory and Research (IPTAR) and supervised practice in Psychodynamic Therapy under Drs. C.E. Robins and John Broughton. She completed training in IFS with Dick Schwartz, Nancy Sowell, and Pam Krause. Her training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) was with John Forsyth, Ph.D. She studied RLT with its creator, Terry Real.  The original post is located here: https://www.tonyalester.com/blog/a-personal-perspective-on-time-management 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

Kerri Richardson talks about why we have clutter Episode 2827: When Clutter Is a Convenient Distraction by Kerri Richardson on Why We Have Clutter Kerri is a lifestyle designer, trained coach, and The Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the book What Your Clutter Is Trying to Tell You who helps people just like you dream BIG and build the foundation underneath. She’ll help you turn your dream into a plan, identify the clutter in your way, and decode the real issue — all while making space for abundance in all its forms to come pouring into your life. Kerri has coached thousands of people over the last 15+ years helping them to achieve goals they never thought possible, creating richly expansive lives. Her work has been featured in Boston magazine, The New York Times, Daily Mail UK, BBC, Best Self magazine, and Experience Life magazine, among others. The original post is located here: https://kerririchardson.com/clutter-distraction/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show?

Kumiko of The Budget Mom offers a simple way to reduce your mortgage payments. Episode 2826: A Simple Way To Reduce Your Mortgage Payments by Kumiko of The Budget Mom on How to Remove PMI Kumiko went from having a pile of credit card debt to becoming a successful budgeter and Accredited Financial Counselor. The Budget Mom exists to empower women to build a life they love on a budget they understand and can afford. The original post is located here: https://www.thebudgetmom.com/reduce-your-mortgage-payments/ 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

Benjamin Hardy shares why "live in the moment" is terrible advice. Episode 2825: Why "Live In The Moment" Is Terrible Advice by Benjamin Hardy on Living Your Best Life 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/why-living-presently-could-ruin-your-entire-life-1f6298420800 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 shares why everything is a choice. Episode 2824: Everything is a Choice by Cylon George of Spiritual Living For Busy People on How To Feel More Empowered 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/everything-is-a-choice 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

Angel Chernoff of Marc and Angel shares 7 critical truths we forget all too soon Episode 2823: 7 Critical Truths We Forget All Too Soon by Angel Chernoff on Getting Rid of The Overwhelmed Brain 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.c

Dr. Margaret Rutherford discusses perfectly hidden depression Episode 2822: Perfectly Hidden Depression (AKA Trauma-Based Perfectionism): Four Basic Ways To Heal by Dr. Margaret Rutherford Dr. Margaret Rutherford has been a psychologist in private practice for over twenty-five years. She's the author of “Perfectly Hidden Depression”, and hosts a weekly podcast, SelfWork with Dr. Margaret Rutherford, where she offers compassionate common-sense directions, ideas and goals toward the changes listeners want to make in healing.  The original post can be found here: https://drmargaretrutherford.com/do-you-have-perfectly-hidden-depression-four-basic-ways-to-heal/  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

Kathy Robinson of Athena Wellness talks about mind mapping Episode 2821: Mind Mapping as a Transformational Tool by Kathy Robinson of Athena Wellness Prior to becoming a certified wellness coach and author of The Athena Principles – Simple Wellness Practices for Overworked Professionals, Kathy Robinson spent more than 25 years assessing the wellness of Fortune 500 companies. She was a Chief Audit Executive and Chief Risk Officer before turning the lens from professional assessments to personal ones and began helping her clients optimize their well-being, especially in times of transition or when striving toward new wellness goals. She also teaches and facilitates online offerings based on her wellness methodology that include practices such as writing and meditation. The original post is located here: https://athenawellness.com/blog/2023/5/1/mind-mapping-as-a-transformational-tool  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily