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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May 12, 2022 • 9min
2344: How a “Do Nothing” Day Changed My Life by Hilary Barnett of No Sidebar on Designing a Simple Life
Hilary Barnett with No Sidebar talks about the value of a "do nothing" dayEpisode 2344: How a “Do Nothing” Day Changed My Life by Hilary Barnett of No Sidebar on Designing a Simple LifeNo 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/do-nothing-day/ 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
May 11, 2022 • 11min
2343: Do You Have Internal or External Frame of Reference AND 7 Tips For Preventing Anxiety Attacks by Mariette Jansen
Mariette Jansen of Dr. Destress shares two short posts covering internal vs. external frames, and how to prevent anxiety attacksEpisode 2343: Do You Have Internal or External Frame of Reference AND 7 Tips For Preventing Anxiety Attacks by Mariette JansenMariette Jansen, Ph.D., started a successful international corporate career with a Ph.D. in Communication Science at Rijksuniversiteit Utrecht in the Netherlands. After the birth of her first child, she retrained and worked as a psychotherapist. In 2011, the focus of her work changed to coaching and as a result of growing up with a narcissistic mother, this became her topic of interest and expertise. Her best-selling and award-winning self-help book, From Victim to Victor: Narcissism Survival Guide, launched in June 2020 (available via Amazon) and led to her appearance on podcasts, interviews, and speaking engagements.The original posts can be found here: https://drdestress.co.uk/confidence/internal-frame-of-reference/ & https://drdestress.co.uk/anxiety/7-tips-for-preventing-anxiety-attacks-that-you-can-try-today/ 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
May 10, 2022 • 13min
2342: An Excerpt from the Book "Plays Well With Others" by Eric Barker
Eric Barker shares an excerpt from his book Plays Well With OthersEpisode 2342: An Excerpt from the Book "Plays Well With Others" by Eric BarkerFrom the author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller Barking Up the Wrong Tree comes a cure-all for our increasing emotional distance and loneliness—a smart, surprising, and thoroughly entertaining guide to help build better friendships, reignite love, and get closer to others, whether you’re an extrovert or introvert, socially adept or socially anxious.More about the book can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Plays-Well-Others-Surprising-Relationships/dp/0063050943 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
May 9, 2022 • 10min
2341: Essential Minimalist Living: The 3 Things You Really Need by Emma Scheib With Becoming Minimalist
Emma Scheib of Becoming Minimalist shares 3 things you really need for essential minimalist livingEpisode 2341: Essential Minimalist Living: The 3 Things You Really Need by Emma Scheib With Becoming MinimalistJoshua 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 can be found here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/essential-minimalist/ 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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May 8, 2022 • 10min
2340: [Part 2] How to Write a Life List by Chris Guillebeau on Planning a Meaningful Life and Life Goals
Chris Guillebeau tells us how to write a life list. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 2340: [Part 2] How to Write a Life List by Chris Guillebeau on Planning a Meaningful Life and Life GoalsChris Guillebeau is a New York Times bestselling author and modern-day explorer. He is the author of 5 books and his daily podcast, Side Hustle School, is downloaded more than 2 million times a month. Every summer in Portland, Oregon, Chris hosts the World Domination Summit, a gathering of creative, remarkable people with thousands in attendance. Chris is also the founder of Pioneer Nation, Unconventional Guides, the Travel Hacking Cartel, and numerous other projects. During a lifetime of self-employment that included a four-year commitment as a volunteer executive in West Africa, he visited every country in the world (193 in total) before his 35th birthday.The original post is located here: https://chrisguillebeau.com/how-to-write-a-life-list 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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May 7, 2022 • 9min
2339: [Part 1] How to Write a Life List by Chris Guillebeau on Planning a Meaningful Life and Life Goals
Chris Guillebeau tells us how to write a life list. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 2339: [Part 1] How to Write a Life List by Chris Guillebeau on Planning a Meaningful Life and Life GoalsChris Guillebeau is a New York Times bestselling author and modern-day explorer. He is the author of 5 books and his daily podcast, Side Hustle School, is downloaded more than 2 million times a month. Every summer in Portland, Oregon, Chris hosts the World Domination Summit, a gathering of creative, remarkable people with thousands in attendance. Chris is also the founder of Pioneer Nation, Unconventional Guides, the Travel Hacking Cartel, and numerous other projects. During a lifetime of self-employment that included a four-year commitment as a volunteer executive in West Africa, he visited every country in the world (193 in total) before his 35th birthday.The original post is located here: https://chrisguillebeau.com/how-to-write-a-life-list 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
May 6, 2022 • 9min
2338: Sorry, Not Lonely by Greg Audino on Loneliness & Mental Health Support & Relationships
Greg Audino shares his thoughts on loneliness.Episode 2338: Sorry, Not Lonely by Greg Audino on Loneliness & Mental Health Support & RelationshipsGreg Audino of gregaudino.com has an extensive background in both the personal development industry and the film industry. He currently hosts and produces podcasts with Optimal Living Daily, while also writing, coaching and creating content with Vibely. TV fanatics can find him with principle roles on shows like Westworld, SWAT, Modern Family, and Jane the Virgin to name a few. The original post is located here: https://medium.com/invisible-illness/sorry-not-lonely-8390a06a4853 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
May 5, 2022 • 8min
2337: The Long Road of Falling Short by Bud Hennekes With Marc and Angel on Long Term Victories
Bud Hennekes of Marc and Angel talks about long-term victoriesEpisode 2337: The Long Road of Falling Short by Bud Hennekes With Marc and Angel on Long Term VictoriesMarc 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/2009/12/28/the-long-road-of-falling-short/ 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
May 4, 2022 • 8min
2336: The Happiness of Pursuit AND Bucket Lists by Andrew James on Making the Most Out of Life's Journey
Andrew James of Establishing The Self shares two short posts covering the happiness of pursuit and bucket listsEpisode 2336: The Happiness of Pursuit AND Bucket Lists by Andrew James on Making the Most Out of Life's JourneyEstablishing 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 posts are located here: https://www.itsandrewjames.com/the-happiness-of-pursuit & https://www.itsandrewjames.com/bucket-lists 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
May 3, 2022 • 9min
2335: Ready For Change: Just Take the First Step by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life in Progress
Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress helps you take the first step toward changeEpisode 2335: Ready For Change: Just Take the First Step by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life in ProgressKrista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui's mission as a Joyful Living Educator is to help messy humans like herself quiet the noise of perfectionism, comparison and fear to show up fully to their imperfect and beautiful lives and/or businesses. Her message can be summed up in 3 sentences: You're imperfect; Life is messy; Show up anyway. Krista will help you figure out how. She has a new Seasonal Mindfulness Journal available here: https://www.alifeinprogress.ca/52-mondays/The original post is located here: https://www.alifeinprogress.ca/ready-change-take-first-step-unknown/ 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
