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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Jan 3, 2022 • 10min
2215: Four Truths About Decluttering by Karen Liszewski on Minimalism & A Minimalist Journey
Karen Liszewski shares 4 truths about declutteringEpisode 2215: Four Truths About Decluttering by Karen Liszewski on Minimalism & A Minimalist JourneyKaren lives in South Jersey with her three dogs, husband and 4 year old daughter Olivia. Graduating from Seton Hall University with a B.A. in Journalism and Public Relations, she was a staff writer for the Setonian and a Public Affairs Intern at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. One of her proudest moments as a writer so far has been interviewing Tim Gunn from ‘Project Runway' and subsequently winning Honorable Mention in NJ for Feature Writing. When she is not busy as a stay-at-home-mom she enjoys reading, going to the boardwalk in Ocean City and watching the Real Housewives.The original post is located here: http://karenliszewski.com/four-truths-about-decluttering/ 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
Jan 2, 2022 • 10min
2214: [Part 2] 10 Reasons Why We Don’t Stick to Things by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on New Year's Resolutions
Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares 10 reasons why we don't stick to things and how to follow through. This is Part 2 of 2.Episode 2214: [Part 2] 10 Reasons Why We Don’t Stick to Things by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on New Year's ResolutionsLeo 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/wiggleroom 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
Jan 1, 2022 • 10min
2213: [Part 1] 10 Reasons Why We Don’t Stick to Things by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on New Year's Resolutions
Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares 10 reasons why we don't stick to things and how to follow through. This is Part 1 of 2.Episode 2213: [Part 1] 10 Reasons Why We Don’t Stick to Things by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on New Year's ResolutionsLeo 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/wiggleroom 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
Dec 31, 2021 • 10min
2212: Say Farewell to Sunk Costs by Jay Harrington of Life And Whim on Personal Growth & Development
Jay Harrington of Life and Whim helps us say goodbye to sunk costsEpisode 2212: Say Farewell to Sunk Costs by Jay Harrington of Life And Whim on Personal Growth & DevelopmentJay 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/say-farewell-to-sunk-costs 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
Dec 30, 2021 • 9min
2211: How To Overcome The Fears That Keep You Playing Small by Daneika Glenn of Learning 2 Fly on Courage & Habits
Daneika Glenn of Learning 2 Fly tells you how to overcome the fears that keep you playing smallEpisode 2211: How To Overcome The Fears That Keep You Playing Small by Daneika Glenn of Learning 2 Fly on Courage & HabitsDaneika is an artist, confidence coach, recovering people-pleaser, and the founder of Learning2Fly. She is on a mission to help creative women find their voice, increase their confidence and design a more fulfilling lifeThe original post is located here: https://learning2fly.org/how-to-overcome-the-fears-that-keep-you-playing-small/ 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
Dec 29, 2021 • 10min
2210: Numbing vs Relaxing: Are You Disconnecting from Life AND Sleep Your Way To Greater Connection by Kristine Klussman
Dr. Kristine Klussman shares two short posts covering whether or not you're disconnecting from life, and how to sleep your way to greater connectionEpisode 2210: Numbing vs Relaxing: Are You Disconnecting from Life AND Sleep Your Way To Greater Connection by Kristine KlussmanKristine Klussman specialized in Health Psychology (Behavioral Medicine) at Harvard Medical School, then founded and ran the Health Psychology program and post-doctoral training programs at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. She found her work with cancer and cardiac patients inspiring, uplifiting, and humbling. She found so many of those going through life-threatening illness were - sometimes for the first time in their lives - absolutely clear what truly mattered to them: authenticity and connection. In 2016, she founded a non-profit to focus full-time on trying to understand, explain and teach what she now believes is the single most meaningful and rewarding aspect of our existence.The original post is located here: https://www.kristineklussman.com/numbing-vs-relaxing/ & https://www.kristineklussman.com/sleep-your-way-to-greater-connection/ 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
Dec 28, 2021 • 10min
2209: Did You Know That Action Precedes Motivation by Kacey Rae on Simple Steps to Achieve Big Goals
Kacey Rae talks about why action precedes motivationEpisode 2209: Did You Know That Action Precedes Motivation by Kacey Rae on Simple Steps to Achieve Big GoalsKacey is a mother of 3, a wanderer, hippie, and a gypsy at heart. Meditation has helped her find her way out of depressive episodes that have controlled her life, and has now given her a good handle on her anxiety. On her blog, she shares insights from her spiritual journey.The original post is located here: https://kaceyrae.com/?p=1021 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
Dec 27, 2021 • 9min
2208: 5 Things I've Given Up During My Quest for Minimalism by Jen Hayes on Minimalist Lifestyle & Simplicity
Jen Hayes talks about 5 things she's given up during her quest for minimalism.Episode 2208: 5 Things I've Given Up During My Quest for Minimalism by Jen Hayes on Minimalist Lifestyle & SimplicityA few years ago, Jen and her husband were buried in $117,000 of student loan debt. Now, they've paid off over $100k of debt, and they're on track to have the rest paid off by the end of this year. Join their email list to get exclusive tips on how to save money, earn more, and live like no one else.The original post is located here: https://www.jenhayes.me//5-things-ive-given-up-during-my-quest-for-minimalism/ 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
Dec 26, 2021 • 8min
2207: Down Time by Andrew James on How To Overcome Laziness & Appreciate Life & Gratefulness
Andrew James of Establishing The Self shares his thoughts on down time.Episode 2207: Down Time by Andrew James on How To Overcome Laziness & Appreciate Life & GratefulnessEstablishing 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 post is located here: https://www.itsandrewjames.com/down-time 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
Dec 25, 2021 • 8min
2206: Understanding The Roots of Time Clutter by Julie Morgenstern on Simplifying Your Life & Simplicity
Julie Morgenstern helps you understand the roots of time clutterEpisode 2206: Understanding The Roots of Time Clutter by Julie Morgenstern on Simplifying Your Life & SimplicityJulie Morgenstern is an organizing & productivity consultant, New York Times best-selling author, and speaker. For over 30 years, Julie has been teaching people all around the world and at all stages of life how to overcome disorganization to achieve their goals. Her mission is to free each individual to make their unique contribution to the world - by helping them design their own systems for managing time and space that feel natural and are easy to maintain. This Inside Out approach to organizing everything gives readers, listeners, and clients the energy and knowledge they need to get (and stay) organized.The original post is located here: https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/2020/3/10/understanding-the-roots-of-time-clutter 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
