Optimal Living Daily: Personal Development & Minimalism

Rose Lounsbury talks about living in the big little moments Episode 2488: The In-Between: Learning to Live in the Big Little Moments by Rose Lounsbury Rose Lounsbury is a keynote speaker, Amazon bestselling author, simplicity coach, and still-sane mom of triplets. (Yes, you heard that right!) She helps overwhelmed people create open spaces in their homes, workspaces, and more importantly–their minds–by letting go of the excess stuff that gets in the way. Rose started her own simplicity journey in 2012, after getting fed up with spending all of her free time dealing with my stuff. As she slowly let go of everything that didn’t matter to her, she discovered some amazing things: free time, peace of mind, & clarity. Rose became a simplicity coach to help others do the same thing. The original post is located here: https://roselounsbury.com/the-in-between-learning-to-live-in-the-big-little-moments/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/Optimal

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits helps you approach life with a beginner's mind Episode 2487: Approaching Life with Beginner’s Mind by Leo Babauta 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://zenhabits.net/beginner/ 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

Dr. Susan Chanderbhan of ChandPsych talks about recognizing the signs of anxiety Episode 2486: Anxiety: Recognizing the Signs in Your Mind, Body, and Behavior by Dr. Susan Chanderbhan Dr. Susan Chanderbhan is a psychologist in Laredo, Texas. She helps individuals and couples who are struggling in different areas of their lives gain the clarity they need to grow and change. Her practice is based largely around using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which the National Mental Health Institute (NIMH) notes to be proven by research as effective treatment for a variety of mental health issues that individuals often face, like anxiety, stress, depression, PTSD, and trauma.  The original post is located here: https://www.chandpsych.com/blog/ For companies of all sizes, Notion provides one central and customizable workspace that can be tailored to fit any team, and bring all teams together to get more done and move faster. Learn more and get started for free at Notion.com  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interes

Dr. Margaret Rutherford discusses 5 steps for overcoming the fear of giving up perfectionism Episode 2485: Five Steps to Overcome The Fear of Giving Up Perfectionism 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/six-ways-to-overcome-the-fear-of-giving-up-perfectionism/   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 talks about stay or go decisions Episode 2484: Stay or Go Decisions by Steve Pavlina 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/2020/01/stay-or-go-decisions/  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

Shawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose reminds us that minimalism is not an end-goal, but a tool Episode 2483: Minimalism is Not an End-Goal, it is a Tool by Shawna Scafe Shawna Scafe is a mom of three small kids who started blogging after her first son was born. She wanted to share her c-section story in order to help herself work through the disappointment she felt about it. She read a book on minimalism that changed how she viewed her life. She started asking questions about why we have so much, do so much, work so much and we feel so restless and overwhelmed. Shawna is trying to live life on purpose, set dreams and goals for herself as a mom, wife and woman and she is trying to share it openly with everyone. The original post is located here: https://simpleonpurpose.ca/minimalism-action-tool/  4 out of 5 employers who post on ZipRecruiter get a quality candidate within the first day. Try it for free at ZipRecruiter.com/old Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://w

Shelby Forsythia shares her thoughts on when grief's second wave hits you. Episode 2482: When Grief's Second Wave Hits You by Shelby Forsythia Shelby Forsythia never intended to study grief, but now she is an Intuitive Grief Guide who speaks, writes, and teaches powerful truths about grief and loss. She is the podcast host of Coming Back: Conversations on Life After Loss where she and her guests tell the truth about life after death, divorce, diagnosis, and more. The original post is located here: https://medium.com/@shelbyforsythia/when-griefs-second-wave-hits-you-21685a61ddd1  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

David Cain of Raptitude shares three typical mistakes in thinking about the future. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2481: [Part 2] Three Typical Mistakes in Thinking About the Future by David Cain David Cain is a writer and entrepreneur living in Winnipeg, Canada. On a particular boring day at his office job in 2009, he started Raptitude. His interest has always been human society and the internal human experience, and Raptitude became his megaphone for his thoughts about those things. It found an audience rather quickly and it’s been central to his life ever since. In 2013, he left his day job to write full time. The original post is located here: https://www.raptitude.com/2010/07/three-typical-mistakes-in-thinking-about-the-future/  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

David Cain of Raptitude shares three typical mistakes in thinking about the future. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2480: [Part 1] Three Typical Mistakes in Thinking About the Future by David Cain David Cain is a writer and entrepreneur living in Winnipeg, Canada. On a particular boring day at his office job in 2009, he started Raptitude. His interest has always been human society and the internal human experience, and Raptitude became his megaphone for his thoughts about those things. It found an audience rather quickly and it’s been central to his life ever since. In 2013, he left his day job to write full time. The original post is located here: https://www.raptitude.com/2010/07/three-typical-mistakes-in-thinking-about-the-future/  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

Tynan talks about the importance of having your own standards Episode 2479: Your Own Standards by Tynan 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: https://tynan.com/your-own-standards/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more ab

Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel shares 8 ways to simplify the pursuit of happiness Episode 2478: 8 Ways to Simplify the Pursuit of Happiness by Marc Chernoff 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/2013/01/07/8-ways-to-simplify-the

Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy tells you to stop using excuses and make conscious choices instead Episode 2477: How to Stop Using Excuses & Make Conscious Choices Instead by Ellen Burgan Ellen Burgan is a midlife woman who loves to have fun, yet has a big appreciation for the art of relaxation. She prefers to live spontaneously and go where the wind blows. If It Brings You Joy is a blog that inspires ideas to make life a little better for yourself and others. Ellen has a passion for bringing joy to her life and share her ideas with you. The original post is located here: https://ifitbringsyoujoy.com/how-to-stop-using-excuses/   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

Katie Ping of More Of What Matters Blog shares two short posts covering how to stop fear in its tracks and how to answer when creativity calls Episode 2476: 7 Ways to Stop Fear in its Tracks AND When Creativity Calls, Will You Answer? by Katie Ping 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 posts are located here: http://moreofwhatmattersblog.com/7-ways-to-stop-fear-in-its-tracks/ & http://moreofwhatmattersblog.com/when-creativity-calls-will-you-answe

Rose Lounsbury shares 4 reasons why a smaller home is the right size Episode 2475: In Defense of Downsizing: 4 Reasons a Smaller Home is the Right Size by Rose Lounsbury Rose Lounsbury is a keynote speaker, Amazon bestselling author, simplicity coach, and still-sane mom of triplets. (Yes, you heard that right!) She helps overwhelmed people create open spaces in their homes, workspaces, and more importantly–their minds–by letting go of the excess stuff that gets in the way. Rose started her own simplicity journey in 2012, after getting fed up with spending all of her free time dealing with my stuff. As she slowly let go of everything that didn’t matter to her, she discovered some amazing things: free time, peace of mind, & clarity. Rose became a simplicity coach to help others do the same thing. The original post is located here: https://roselounsbury.com/defense-downsizing-4-reasons-smaller-home-might-just-right-fit/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.a

Erica Layne with No Sidebar shares 6 questions to ask yourself when you're stressed. Episode 2474: 6 Questions to Ask Yourself When You're Stressed by Erica Layne 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/stressed/ 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

Ingrid Y. Helander tells you how to untangle frightened feelings. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2473: [Part 2] Fear and Worry in Daily Living, 5 Ways to Untangle Frightened Feelings by Ingrid Y. Helander Ingrid began her career in Marriage and Family Therapy after she had her three children. After her youngest son was diagnosed with a chronic illness, she decided that she wanted to train to work alongside people as they work through life’s difficulties. She has a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Central Connecticut State University. Ingrid specializes in Internal Family Systems and Intimacy from the Inside Out Couples Therapy. The original post is located here: https://ingridyhelanderlmft.com/fear-and-worry-in-daily-living-5-ways-to-untangle-frightened-feelings/  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

Ingrid Y. Helander tells you how to untangle frightened feelings. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2472: [Part 1] Fear and Worry in Daily Living, 5 Ways to Untangle Frightened Feelings by Ingrid Y. Helander Ingrid began her career in Marriage and Family Therapy after she had her three children. After her youngest son was diagnosed with a chronic illness, she decided that she wanted to train to work alongside people as they work through life’s difficulties. She has a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Central Connecticut State University. Ingrid specializes in Internal Family Systems and and Intimacy from the Inside Out Couples Therapy. The original post is located here: https://ingridyhelanderlmft.com/fear-and-worry-in-daily-living-5-ways-to-untangle-frightened-feelings/  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

Chris Reining shares his thoughts on fear and how to face it, conquer it and find freedom. Episode 2471: Fear: How to Face It, Conquer It & Find Freedom by Chris Reining Chris Reining is a thirty-something guy who provides resources to help manage your money and career to become financially free. His own path to financial freedom has had ups and downs, which is what he writes about on his site. He's been featured in the New York Times, on the Today Show, CNN, CBS, Business Insider, LifeHacker, and more. The original post is located here: https://chrisreining.com/fear-how-to-face-it-conquer-it-find-freedom/  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

Jay and Heather Harrington with Life and Whim share two short posts about escaping the insufferable status quo and how to treat your weekend like a vacation Episode 2470: Escaping the Insufferable Status Quo AND How to Treat Your Weekend Like a Vacation by Jay and Heather Harrington 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/escaping-the-insufferable-status-quo & https://www.lifeandwhim.com/first-moments-blog/treat-your-weekend-like-a-vacation  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 shares the most valuable lesson her father ever taught her Episode 2469: The Most Valuable Lesson My Father Ever Taught Me by Helene Massicotte 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/2014/12/2/the-most-valuable-lesson-my-father-ever-taught-me  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