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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Apr 2, 2022 • 8min
2304: [Part 1] Overcoming Self-Sabotage by Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild on Shifting Your Energy
Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild talks about overcoming self-sabotage. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 2304: [Part 1] Overcoming Self-Sabotage by Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild on Shifting Your EnergyMelani Schweder is a Certified Health Coach, Reiki Master/Teacher, and guide for those who want to live life in full color, even through hardships like chronic illness, divorce, or other struggle. Her own health issues led her to dig deep into alternative/natural health and take sustainable, self-guided steps towards recovery. She is passionate about holistic methods, and her unique coaching process combines the best of her knowledge in whole-foods nutrition, Reiki, mindfulness, herbal medicine, and positive psychology.The original post is located here: https://www.abrighterwild.com/blog/overcoming-self-sabotage 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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Apr 1, 2022 • 8min
2303: How to Build Self-Care Habits That Stick by Vironika Tugaleva of Vironika.org on Improving Health & Happiness
Vironika Tugaleva shares how to build self-care habits that stick.Episode 2303: How to Build Self-Care Habits That Stick by Vironika Tugaleva of Vironika.org on Improving Health & HappinessVironika Tugaleva was born in Donetsk, Ukraine in 1988. Her early years as a misfit began her painful struggle with mental health. As she struggled with self-acceptance, anxiety, and identity, Vironika found solace in words and music. Her first book, The Love Mindset, won the Readers' Favorite silver medal for Best Self-Help book of 2013. Driven by an urge to spread light in the world, Vironika began to do life coaching, speaking, and writing in the personal growth field. In 2014, Vironika sold her things, left Toronto, and became a digital nomad. She launched her 2nd book in 2017, The Art of Talking to Yourself. Currently, Vironika is working on a poetry book, writing and performing spoken word, and planning arts-related events.The original post is located here: https://www.vironika.org/self-care-habits-that-stick/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
Mar 31, 2022 • 8min
2302: Take Your Lunch Break by Catherine of Common Sense Living on Reclaiming Your Time
Catherine of Common Sense Living reminds you to take your lunch breakEpisode 2302: Take Your Lunch Break by Catherine of Common Sense Living on Reclaiming Your TimeCatherine is a blogger and founder of Common Sense Living. She enjoys cooking, reading and has recently rediscovered a love for writing which inspired her to start Common Sense Living as well as an Instagram account on which she posts original quotes and other inspirational quotes from writers she admires – along with her own blurbs about those quotes and her thoughts on them. She's also started a podcast called Common Sense Living that you can find on all the major podcast platforms, and she invites us all to listen, follow her work and join her for her journey on which she hopes to teach others some of the lessons that she's learned along the way.The original post can be found here: https://www.commonsenseliving.ca/post/take-your-lunch-break 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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Mar 30, 2022 • 9min
2301: How to Stop Stressing About Your To-Do List by Rose Lounsbury on Enjoying the Ride of Life
Rose Lounsbury helps you to stop stressing about your to-do listEpisode 2301: How to Stop Stressing About Your To-Do List by Rose Lounsbury on Enjoying the Ride of LifeRose 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/stop-stressing-to-do-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
Mar 29, 2022 • 9min
2300: Burnout or Breakthrough by Shana Olmstead on the Value of Questioning Your Career or Life Path
Shana Olmstead discusses the value of questioning your career or life pathEpisode 2300: Burnout or Breakthrough by Shana Olmstead on the Value of Questioning Your Career or Life PathShana Olmstead's passion and life's work is connecting with people and helping them to believe the best about themselves. Her own process of spiritual awakening 15 years ago, and the personal transformation she has had since then has helped her to understand that her true calling in this lifetime is to help awaken the souls of others. She believes everyone is capable of transformation.The original post is located here: https://shanaolmstead.com/2019/10/29/burnout-or-breakthrough/ 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
Mar 28, 2022 • 10min
2299: 10 Odd Little Minimalist Things I Do by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Minimalism Tactics & Simple Living Tips
Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares 10 odd little things he does as a minimalistEpisode 2299: 10 Odd Little Minimalist Things I Do by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Minimalism Tactics & Simple Living TipsLeo 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/10-odd-little-minimalist-things-i-do/ 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
Mar 27, 2022 • 12min
2298: The Fast Forward Effect by Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue on Mindfulness & Living in The Moment
Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue talks about mindfulness and living in the momentEpisode 2298: The Fast Forward Effect by Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue on Mindfulness & Living in The MomentHelene 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/2016/2/17/the-fast-forward-effect 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
Mar 26, 2022 • 9min
2297: Evening Routines: How To Master Every Evening (And Why It Matters) by Arthur Worsley of The Art of Living
Arthur of The Art of Living talks about the importance of evening routines and how to make oneEpisode 2297: Evening Routines: How To Master Every Evening (And Why It Matters) by Arthur Worsley of The Art of LivingArthur believes that everyone deserves a chance at a long, happy, prosperous life. Of course, that’s easier said than done. Some levers to get there are hard to pull. Others may always be impossible. But one thing we can do; one lever we can pull to equalize opportunities, no matter who or where people are, is education. It’s to make sure we all get the training we need to play the best hand we can with the cards we’ve been dealt. Even if those cards are unfair.The Art of Living is the ultimate source of book recommendations, book summaries, tools, interviews and articles to help you live long and prosper.The original post is located here: https://theartofliving.com/evening-routine/ 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
Mar 25, 2022 • 7min
2296: Carry the Weight by Tynan on Personal Responsibility & Hard Work
Tynan shares his thoughts on carrying weight in life.Episode 2296: Carry the Weight by Tynan on Personal Responsibility & Hard WorkTynan 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: http://tynan.com/weightVisit 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
Mar 24, 2022 • 9min
2295: Confronting Fear by Calling It Out AND The Lessons Dogs Teach Us About Life by Katie Ping of MoreOfWhatMattersBlog
Katie Ping of More Of What Matters Blog shares two short posts covering how to confront fear and the lessons that dogs teach us about lifeEpisode 2295: Confronting Fear by Calling It Out AND The Lessons Dogs Teach Us About Life by Katie Ping of MoreOfWhatMattersBlogKatie 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/confronting-fear/ & http://moreofwhatmattersblog.com/lessonsdogsteach/ 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
