Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
Justin Malik
Join award-winning audiobook narrator Justin Malik in this personal growth accelerator, delivering bite-sized episodes each day that are rich with wisdom and practical advice. Optimal Living Daily features a carefully selected mix of articles from some of the most influential voices in self-help, covering topics like minimalism, productivity, mental health, and personal development. Each episode is thoughtfully narrated to not only inform but also inspire you to make meaningful changes in your life.Whether you're seeking motivation, clarity, or strategies to enhance your daily life, Optimal Living Daily is your go-to source for personal development. It’s not just a podcast; it’s a daily habit that empowers you to live your best life, one insightful and uplifting episode at a time. Dive into episodes that cover the essence of self-help, minimalism, and self-improvement, offering actionable steps to foster personal development.This podcast is designed for those passionate about personal development and minimalism, looking to integrate self-help strategies and self-improvement techniques into their daily routines. By focusing on personal development, each episode provides you with the tools needed for self-improvement and minimalism, transforming your life with every listen.Listen now, and become an OLD friend--your optimal life awaits...
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Jul 9, 2023 • 9min
2826: A Simple Way To Reduce Your Mortgage Payments by Kumiko of The Budget Mom on How to Remove PMI
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 PMIKumiko 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
Jul 9, 2023 • 11min
2825: Why "Live In The Moment" Is Terrible Advice by Benjamin Hardy on Living Your Best Life
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 LifeBenjamin 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-1f6298420800Visit 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
Jul 8, 2023 • 8min
2824: Everything is a Choice by Cylon George of Spiritual Living For Busy People on How To Feel More Empowered
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 EmpoweredCylon 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-choiceVisit 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
Jul 7, 2023 • 9min
2823: 7 Critical Truths We Forget All Too Soon by Angel Chernoff on Getting Rid of The Overwhelmed Brain
Angel Chernoff of Marc and Angel shares 7 critical truths we forget all too soonEpisode 2823: 7 Critical Truths We Forget All Too Soon by Angel Chernoff on Getting Rid of The Overwhelmed BrainMarc 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/2013/02/27/7-critical-truths-we-forget-all-too-soon/ 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
Jul 6, 2023 • 10min
2822: Perfectly Hidden Depression (AKA Trauma-Based Perfectionism): Four Basic Ways To Heal by Dr. Margaret Rutherford
Dr. Margaret Rutherford discusses perfectly hidden depressionEpisode 2822: Perfectly Hidden Depression (AKA Trauma-Based Perfectionism): Four Basic Ways To Heal by Dr. Margaret RutherfordDr. 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
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Jul 5, 2023 • 11min
2821: Mind Mapping as a Transformational Tool by Kathy Robinson of Athena Wellness
Kathy Robinson of Athena Wellness talks about mind mappingEpisode 2821: Mind Mapping as a Transformational Tool by Kathy Robinson of Athena WellnessPrior 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 4, 2023 • 11min
2820: Who Says We Have To Be Happy All the Time? by Lynn Newman with Tiny Buddha on Accepting Your Feelings
Lynn Newman with Tiny Buddha asks if we really have to be happy all the timeEpisode 2820: Who Says We Have To Be Happy All the Time? by Lynn Newman with Tiny Buddha on Accepting Your FeelingsTiny 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/who-says-we-have-to-be-happy-all-the-time/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 3, 2023 • 10min
2819: How Simplicity Saved My Life by Courtney Carver on The Benefits of Living a Simple Life
Courtney Carver, a writer who discovered what mattered most by simplifying her life, talks about the transformative benefits of simplifying various aspects of life including food choices, debt, belongings, work, and relationships. She discusses how living a simple life improved her well-being and shares free ways to reduce stress for a better quality of life.
Jul 2, 2023 • 9min
2818: The One Fight All Couples Have Before Tying the Knot by Liz Higgins with The Gottman Institute
Liz Higgins with The Gottman Institute discusses the one fight all couples have before getting married. She explores conflicts over wedding details and family involvement, the fight for control in engaged couples, and strategies for building a strong foundation for a successful marriage.
Jul 2, 2023 • 10min
2817: [Part 2] On Great Teachers and the Remarkable Life: A Deliberate Practice Case Study by Cal Newport
Cal Newport, a computer science professor, discusses great teachers and the concept of deliberate practice. He explores the traits of exceptional teachers and introduces the concept of freestyle deliberate practice. The podcast also delves into integrating freestyle deliberate practice into daily life for a remarkable existence.
