

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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Aug 7, 2021 • 7min
2066: Build Your Boundaries by Catherine of Common Sense Living on Learning to Lean Into The Discomfort
Catherine of Common Sense Living tells you how to build your boundariesEpisode 2066: Build Your Boundaries by Catherine of Common Sense Living on Learning to Lean Into The DiscomfortCatherine 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/build-your-boundaries Teonan’s beverages are packed with the benefits of six functional mushrooms that provide a wide range of wellness benefits, including improvements to your immunity, gut health, energy, and mental clarity. Visit their website at Teonan.com and use the code OLD to get 15% off your first purchase.Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts and join our online community: OLDPodcast.com/groupInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 6, 2021 • 9min
2065: How to Not Let Things Bother You: 10 Steps To Take by Rebecca Crespo of Minimalism Made Easy on Simple Living
Rebecca Crespo of Minimalism Made Simple shares 10 steps you can take to help you not get bothered by things.Episode 2065: How to Not Let Things Bother You: 10 Steps To Take by Rebecca Crespo of Minimalism Made Easy on Simple LivingRebecca is a New York native living in Spain. She started her journey of minimal living 3 years ago, when she decided to leave the soul-sucking corporate world and fit only her essential items into a small red carry-on, to fulfill her lifelong dream of traveling the world. Within those 3 years she learned that experiences are her vessels, and to be more intentional with the life she leads. Rebecca hopes her blog inspires you to explore your own journey of minimal living, one that is not defined by others, but rather a journey that is defined by one person and one person only - YOU.The original post is located here: https://www.minimalismmadesimple.com/home/how-to-not-let-things-bother-you/ Loan amounts will be determined based on your credit, income, and certain other information provided in your loan application. Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to Upstart.com/OLDPlease Rate & Review the Show!Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts and join our online community: OLDPodcast.com/group Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 5, 2021 • 10min
2064: Subconscious Mind Power Explained by Brian Tracy on Mental Health & Happiness
Brian Tracy explains to us the power of the subconscious mind.Episode 2064: Subconscious Mind Power Explained by Brian Tracy on Mental Health & HappinessBrian Tracy's goal is to help you achieve your personal and business goals faster and easier than you ever imagined. BrianTracy has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5,000,000 people in 5,000 talks and seminars throughout the US, Canada and 70 other countries worldwide. As a Keynote speaker and seminar leader, he addresses more than 250,000 people each year. He has studied, researched, written and spoken for 30 years in the fields of economics, history, business, philosophy and psychology. He is the top selling author of over 70 books that have been translated into dozens of languages.The original post is located here: https://www.briantracy.com/blog/personal-success/understanding-your-subconscious-mind/ Teonan’s beverages are packed with the benefits of six functional mushrooms that provide a wide range of wellness benefits, including improvements to your immunity, gut health, energy, and mental clarity. Visit their website at Teonan.com and use the code OLD to get 15% off your first purchase.Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts and join our online community: OLDPodcast.com/groupInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 4, 2021 • 9min
2063: Do the Anxiety Detox by Karen Cassiday AND Friends With Benefits by Meredith Knight with Live Happy
Today we look at two short posts from Live Happy - one about anxiety detoxing, and the other about friends with benefits.Episode 2063: Do the Anxiety Detox by Karen Cassiday AND Friends With Benefits by Meredith Knight with Live HappyLive Happy takes you on a journey to find your authentic happiness in life, at work and at home through inspiring stories and hands-on tips rooted in the science of positive psychology.The original posts are located here: https://www.livehappy.com//blogs/90-days-happier-you/do-anxiety-detox & https://www.livehappy.com//blogs/happiness-motion/friends-benefits 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

Aug 3, 2021 • 9min
2062: 10 Things Minimalists Don't Do by Melissa Camara Wilkins with Becoming Minimalist on Living Freely
Melissa Camara Wilkins of Becoming Minimalist shares 10 things that minimalists don't do.Episode 2062: 10 Things Minimalists Don't Do by Melissa Camara Wilkins with Becoming Minimalist on Living FreelyJoshua 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 is located here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/minimalists-dont-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

Aug 2, 2021 • 9min
2061: How To Let Go of Possessions AND Stop Making It Complicated by Leo Babauta of Mnm List
Leo Babauta of Mnmlist offers us two short articles about how to let go of possessions and why we should stop complicating things.Episode 2061: How To Let Go of Possessions AND Stop Making It Complicated by Leo Babauta of Mnm ListLeo 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 posts are located here: https://mnmlist.com/how-to-let-go-of-possessions & https://mnmlist.com/stop-making-it-complicated 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

Aug 1, 2021 • 8min
2060: Reasons I Don't Own a TV by Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists on Minimalism & Creative Pursuits
Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists shares why he doesn't own a TV.Episode 2060: Reasons I Don't Own a TV by Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists on Minimalism & Creative PursuitsJoshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus write about living a meaningful life with less stuff for 4 million readers. As featured on: ABC, CBS, NBC, BBC, TODAY, NPR, TIME, Forbes, The Atlantic, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and National Post. They live in Missoula, Montana.The original post is located here: https://www.theminimalists.com/tvGusto is making payroll, benefits, and HR easy for small businesses. Get 3 months free once you run your first payroll with our link: Gusto.com/OLDPlease Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts and join our online community: OLDPodcast.com/groupInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 31, 2021 • 9min
2059: Finding the Balance Between Rest and Hustle by Jennifer of Simply Fiercely on Achieving Work Life Balance
Guest Jennifer, a traveler, minimalist, and dream chaser, talks about the importance of finding balance between rest and hustle. Topics include conflicting messages of hard work and self-care, recognizing emotional indicators for rest, and being present with friends while prioritizing rest when needed.

Jul 30, 2021 • 9min
2058: What I Learned from a 3 Month Social Media Detox by Shirley of Daring Living on Personal Growth
Shirley Huang of Daring Living shares her discoveries from a 3-month social media detoxEpisode 2058: What I Learned from a 3 Month Social Media Detox by Shirley of Daring Living on Personal GrowthShirley is a Certified Life Coach who helps driven women create joy and success through brain-based coaching, self compassion, and emotional resilience.The original post is located here: https://daringliving.com/social-media-detox/ Gusto is making payroll, benefits, and HR easy for small businesses. Get 3 months free once you run your first payroll with our link: Gusto.com/OLDPlease Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts and join our online community: OLDPodcast.com/groupInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 29, 2021 • 8min
2057: The Necessity of Giving Gratitude at Work by Karl Staib of Dig to Fly on Being Grateful
Karl Staib of DigToFly discusses the necessity of giving gratitude at workEpisode 2057: The Necessity of Giving Gratitude at Work by Karl Staib of Dig to Fly on Being GratefulKarl Staib is an author that seeks out growth at every turn. It's why he writes. He wants to process his thoughts and emotions, learn from them and share them with the world. He grew up in a little town in Pennsylvania called Pipersiville. He moved to Austin, TX in this mid twenties and now he is living in San Antonio with his wife and two boys. If you enjoy his writing, he courages you to reach out to him at DigToFly.com. He wants to hear about how you've learned to grow from your own struggles. When his father passed it was focusing on gratitude that helped him get through one of the most difficult times in his life. It taught him the importance of bringing gratitude to every single situation. Whether it's a difficult situation like his father's death or amazing one like drinking ice cold tea by the river with his son. That's why he wants to bring more gratitude into the workplace. His work inside a fortune 500 company that regularly ranks in top 10 for best place to work has shown him the importance of gratitude and how it increases productivity and communication. If you want to learn more just go to DigToFly.com. He is also a big fan of traveling, meditation, Yoga, hikes in lush terrain and his family.The original post is located here: https://digtofly.com/giving-gratitude-at-work/ Just visit Audible.com/OLD or text OLD to 500500 for a free 30 day trial of Audible, which offers a variety of podcasts, guided fitness and meditation, and the world's largest collection of audiobooks.Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts and join our online community: OLDPodcast.com/group Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


