Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

Optimal Living Daily | Greg Audino

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Sep 4, 2024 • 7min

2300: Can We Change in Our Relationships? by Dr. Lisa Firestone of PsychAlive on The Power of Personal Growth

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2300: Embracing the power of personal growth, Dr. Lisa Firestone explores how understanding our attachment styles can transform our relationships. By becoming aware of our emotional triggers and challenging negative self-talk, we can foster more secure and loving connections, ultimately allowing for meaningful change and healthier relationship dynamics. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/change-in-relationships/ Quotes to ponder: "By taking charge of our half of the dynamic, we give our relationship at least a 50 percent better chance of survival." "Making sense of our experiences leads us to no longer be ruled by them." "Everyone struggles to some degree when it comes to getting close to someone else." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 3, 2024 • 9min

2299: Listen to Your Lookout by Keith Wilson on Mutual Trust & Communication

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2299: When life's challenges threaten to overwhelm you, it's crucial to have a vigilant partner who acts as your "lookout," offering a unique perspective that helps prevent repeat mistakes. Keith Wilson emphasizes the importance of mutual trust and communication, reminding us that recognizing and addressing our blind spots is a shared responsibility in healthy relationships. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/hello-love/listen-to-your-lookout-371df07cb8c0 Quotes to ponder: "Your own type of problem and mistake is yours because it's the very thing that sneaks up in your blind spots. It fits you like a glove." "It takes hard work to eradicate problems and eternal vigilance to keep them away." "To be sure, many lookouts don't understand their role too well. When they see problems coming, they often make accusations, rather than observations." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 2, 2024 • 10min

2298: How I Found The Definition Of True Love by Eddie Corbano of Loves A Game on Finding the Right Partner

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2298: Eddie Corbano explores the concept of "true love" and challenges the notion of finding "the one." By reflecting on his own experiences and examining six types of love, he encourages a realistic view of relationships. True love, he suggests, is rooted in self-love and altruistic giving, rather than seeking fulfillment from another person. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://lovesagame.com/how-i-found-the-definition-of-true-love/ Quotes to ponder: "I've developed a realistic, not glorified view, of love and relationships, which helped me tremendously to concentrate on what I really want and what I don't." "The definition of true love for me is loving yourself and thereby giving love without asking for anything in return." "Abandon a glorified, unrealistic view of 'true love' and 'the one.'" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 1, 2024 • 8min

2297: Dear Marriage, Humanity Wants a Divorce from You by Dr. Kelly Flanagan on Marital Advice & Communication

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2297: The article by Dr. Kelly Flanagan explores the shifting attitudes toward marriage, using Japan as a case study where the younger generation increasingly chooses to remain single. Flanagan argues that society's disappointment with marriage stems from unrealistic expectations, while suggesting that true fulfillment in marriage requires a mutual surrender to our shared humanity, not just seeking personal gain. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drkellyflanagan.com/dear-marriage-humanity-wants-a-divorce-from-you/ Quotes to ponder: "People are leaving you because you didn't give them what they wanted. I know the feeling. You didn't give me what I wanted, either." "The truth is, no one can make us feel loved until we have first decided we are loveable. And that's a decision no other human being can make for us." "Rather than asking, 'What do I want from marriage?' we must begin asking, 'What does marriage want from me?'" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 1, 2024 • 10min

2296: How to Stop Procrastinating: A Psychologist's Trick for Tackling "I'll Do It Later" by Dr. Allison Niebes-Davis of Dr. Allison Answers

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2296: Dr. Allison Niebes-Davis shares a powerful method for overcoming procrastination by addressing the anxiety that often underlies it. She offers a four-question technique to help break the habit of delaying tasks, emphasizing the importance of confronting the reality of procrastination's consequences. This practical advice helps listeners tackle their to-do lists more effectively and reduce stress. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drallisonanswers.com/productivity/how-to-stop-procrastinating/ Quotes to ponder: "Procrastination is a maddening habit. You know it's not helpful. Yet you keep doing it." "One of the major things that fuels procrastination is the unconscious belief that the task you're avoiding will get easier if you wait." "Your thoughts are not the truth." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 31, 2024 • 7min

2295: When Is it A Fair Amount of Time for a Guy to "Know" That He Wants You? by Evan Marc Katz on Dating Tips

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2295: In "When Is it A Fair Amount of Time for a Guy to 'Know' That He Wants You?" by Evan Marc Katz, the author emphasizes the importance of patience and avoiding premature decisions in budding relationships. He advises against impulsive actions driven by insecurity and suggests instead allowing relationships to develop organically. Katz highlights the value of mirroring the behavior of the other person to maintain balance and clarity in assessing the relationship's potential. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/blog/dating-tips-advice/when-is-it-a-fair-amount-of-time-for-a-guy-to-know-that-he-wants-you Quotes to ponder: "This guy likes you and you're doing everything in your power to stop him." "Have the confidence and patience to let things evolve at an organic pace." "Your 'defriending' was pure ego." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 30, 2024 • 7min

2294: 4 Ways Parents Can Balance Couple Time & Family Time by Terry Gaspard of Gottman on Parenting Advice

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2294: Parents often struggle to balance couple time and family time, sometimes neglecting their relationship as they focus on their children. Terry Gaspard discusses how parents can strengthen their marriage by scheduling alone time, building connections in small moments, and involving the whole family in quality time. By valuing both their partnership and parenthood, parents can model healthy relationships for their children. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/4-ways-parents-can-balance-couple-time-family-time/ Quotes to ponder: "Parents need alone time to recharge and focus on their romantic relationship which brought them together in the first place." "When we interview couples planning marriage, we learn that most of them have tons of fun early in the relationship. But for too many, fun fizzles out as time goes by." "You don't have to choose between being a good parent and a good partner." Episode references: Fighting for Your Marriage: https://www.amazon.com/Fighting-Your-Marriage-Couple-Strengthen/dp/0470485914 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 29, 2024 • 7min

2293: 7 Tips to Stay Cool When Your Child Acts Up by Dr. Laura Markham of Peaceful Parent Happy Kids on Parenting

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2293: When children act out, it's natural for parents to feel anger, but managing this emotion is key to effective parenting. Dr. Laura Markham shares practical strategies to stay calm, including recognizing the signs of anger, using a pause button, and reframing thoughts to prevent escalation. By practicing these techniques, parents can transform challenging moments into opportunities for growth and connection with their children. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.peacefulparenthappykids.com/read/how-can-you-stay-cool-when-your-kid-acts-up Quotes to ponder: "Staying cool is essential to actually solving the problem, instead of making it worse." "Tell your child that you're sorry you got so upset, and the two of you are going to try a Do-over." "Every time you resist acting when you're angry, you're rewiring your brain, so managing your anger gets easier every time you do it." Episode references: Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids: How to Stop Yelling and Start Connecting: https://www.amazon.com/Peaceful-Parent-Happy-Kids-Connecting/dp/0399160280 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 28, 2024 • 10min

2292: One Thing Separates Creators From Consumers by Benjamin Hardy on Personal Growth, Love & Success

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2292: To achieve true fulfillment, Benjamin Hardy argues, one must transition from being a consumer focused on personal gain to a creator driven by a desire to give and serve. This transformative approach not only leads to greater contributions and personal growth but also allows for a deeper experience of love and success. Hardy challenges readers to introspect on their motivations, urging a shift towards a purpose that transcends self-interest. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/thrive-global/the-difference-between-those-who-always-remain-children-and-the-few-who-truly-succeed-a5c7669224d4 Quotes to ponder: "Only a select few will become something, not for the accolades and outcomes, but for the purpose of intensifying the process of their work and contribution." "The world gives to the givers and takes from the takers." "When you are completely motivated to serve and give, you have complete confidence the outcome will be successful." Episode references: Viktor E. Frankl's quote on success: https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/6707-don-t-aim-at-success-the-more-you-aim-at-it Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 27, 2024 • 9min

2291: [Part 2] Best Strategies to Help You Deal With Someone Who Plays the Victim by Sabrina of The Budding Optimist

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2291: In this insightful piece, Sabrina from The Budding Optimist shares strategies for dealing with individuals who habitually play the victim. She emphasizes the importance of encouraging problem-solving over venting, recognizing but not validating their perceived victimhood, tactfully challenging their narratives, and setting clear boundaries. These approaches not only help in managing such interactions but also promote healthier, more constructive behaviors. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://buddingoptimist.com/how-to-deal-with-someone-who-plays-the-victim/ Quotes to ponder: "Don't let them pour out their grievances like a broken dam. You have to shut the gate quickly and firmly, without being rude of course." "Be very clear that while you accept and understand their feelings, you may not agree with their perceived reality." "If you don't, sooner or later you're going to run empty. And then as soon as you say you can't give them all the attention they want, you're deemed 'not nice' anyway." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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