Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

Isaac Morehouse shares why it's so hard to exit a bad situation.Episode 2200: Why Is It So Hard to Exit a Bad Situation by Isaac Morehouse of Office Hours on Personal GrowthIsaac Morehouse is the founder and CEO of Praxis, an awesome startup apprenticeship program making degrees irrelevant for careers. He is dedicated to the relentless pursuit of freedom. He's written some books, done some podcasting, and is always experimenting with self-directed living and learning. When he's not with his wife and kids or building his company, he can be found smoking cigars, playing guitars, singing, reading, writing, getting angry watching sports teams from his home state of Michigan, or enjoying the beach.If you're looking for another daily dash of motivation, join The Daily Job Hunt email from Crash, founded by Isaac Morehouse himself. The Daily Job Hunt teaches how to stand out to land job interviews, empower your entrepreneurial mindset, and stay stoked to grow your career. Head to crash.co and join for free. The original post is located here: https://isaacmorehouse.com/2015/03/03/why-is-it-so-hard-to-exit-a-bad-situation/ 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

Jillian Johnsrud shares the most high leverage habitEpisode 2199: The Most High Leverage Habit by Jillian Johnsrud on Challenging Situations & Helpful PerspectivesFifteen years ago when Jillian and her husband Adam were married, they had $55,000 in debt (credit card, student loans, and medical debt). They also had big dreams. They wanted to take mini-retirements. They wanted to travel the world. And they wanted to adopt.They wanted financial freedom: to never worry about having the money to put food on the table or pay the bills again. She grew up poor, and never ever wanted to feel that way again.In the last 15 years, they paid off all their debt, traveled to 27 counties, lived abroad for 4 years, took 5 mini-retirements, adopted 4 kids (plus had 2 biological kids!). They paid cash for their very first home and bought 2 rental properties that they fixed up themselves. They have served on boards of nonprofits, mentored kids from tough situations, and volunteered in all sorts of roles.At 32, she became financially independent. Now it's her mission to help others build a life that perfectly lines up with their values, passion and purpose.The original post is located here: https://www.jillianjohnsrud.com/the-most-high-leverage-habit/  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

Ingrid Y. Helander shares 3 confidence builders you're missing if you collapse under stressEpisode 2198: Three Confidence Builders You're Missing If You Collapse Under Stress by Ingrid Y HelanderIngrid began her career in Marriage and Family Therapy after she had her three children. After her youngest son was diagnosed with a chronic illness, she decided that she wanted to train to work alongside people as they work through life’s difficulties. She has a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Central Connecticut State University. Ingrid specializes in Internal Family Systems and and Intimacy from the Inside Out Couples Therapy.The original post is located here: https://ingridyhelanderlmft.com/three-confidence-builders-youre-missing-if-you-collapse-under-stress/ 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

Kathy Robinson of Athena Wellness talks about upping your vibeEpisode 2197: Upping Your Vibe by Kathy Robinson of Athena Wellness on Creating Positive Energy & OptimismPrior to becoming a certified wellness coach and author of The Athena Principles – Simple Wellness Practices for Overworked Professionals, Kathy Robinson spent more than 25 years assessing the wellness of Fortune 500 companies. She was a Chief Audit Executive and Chief Risk Officer before turning the lens from professional assessments to personal ones and began helping her clients optimize their well-being, especially in times of transition or when striving toward new wellness goals. She also teaches and facilitates online offerings based on her wellness methodology that include practices such as writing and meditation.The original post is located here: https://athenawellness.com/blog/2021/8/1/upping-your-vibe 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

Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy talks about joy and why it's the magic ingredientEpisode 2196: Joy: The Magic Ingredient by Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy on Positivity & Being More OptimisticEllen Burgan is a midlife woman who loves to have fun, yet has a big appreciation for the art of relaxation. She prefers to live spontaneously and go where the wind blows. If It Brings You Joy is a blog that inspires ideas to make life a little better for yourself and others. Ellen has a passion for bringing joy to her life and share her ideas with you.The original post is located here: https://ifitbringsyoujoy.com/the-magic-ingredient/  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

Josie Michelle Davis gives you a quick guide to real self-care during the holidaysEpisode 2195: The Quick Guide to Real Self Care During the Holidays by Josie Michelle DavisJosie Michelle Davis is a full time stylist, a writer, and a lover of rescue mutts. She's a bit of a jack-of-all-trades and she spent years blogging DIYs and outfits. These days she's more focused on helping others learn how to change their mindset to achieve big goals.The original post is located here: https://josiemichelledavis.com/blog/2019/11/30/self-care-for-the-holidays 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

Ali Cornish of Everthrive shares two short posts talking about slowing down and curating a simple lifeEpisode 2194: Unburden by Choice AND Pause by Ali Cornish of Everthrive on Slowing Down & Curating A Simple LifeAli Cornish created Everthrive as a response to the increasing pace, materialism, and detachment of today's society. Through words and photos, she brings awareness to the importance of living simply, healthfully, and authentically. Life can be better lived when we disconnect from distraction, slow down, and focus on what is truly important.In addition to managing and contributing to Everthrive, she also helps others create compelling content for websites, campaigns, and social media ventures through The Media Acorn.The original posts are located here: http://everthrive.org/blog/2015/11/1/unburden-by-choice & http://everthrive.org/blog/2015/8/19/pause 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

Ira Israel shares his thoughts on happiness being a choice.Episode 2193: Happiness Is a Choice by Ira Israel on Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices to Be HappierSince 2011, Ira Israel has been working in private practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #31) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #50646), teaching sold-out transformational workshops, producing a series of best-selling mindfulness DVDs, and writing about psychology, philosophy, Buddhism, yoga, film, art, music & literature for the Huffington Post, Good Men Project, Mind Body Green, Thrive Global, Medium and Quora.The original post is located here: https://iraisrael.com/happiness-is-a-choice/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

Greg Audino talks about accepting and processing feelingsEpisode 2192: Feeling - Exposed by Greg Audino on Accepting and Processing EmotionsGreg 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/feeling-exposed-5a1c24d6d245 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

Benjamin Hardy warns you of the dangers of not having your priorities straightEpisode 2191: If You Don’t Get Your Priorities Straight, Your Life Will Fall Apart by Benjamin Hardy on Priority SettingBenjamin Hardy has been the top writer on Medium.com since late 2015. He focuses on self-improvement, motivation, and entrepreneurship. His writing is fueled by his personal experiences, self-directed education, and formal education. His research focuses on the psychological differences of "wantrepreneurs" and actual entrepreneurs. He lives in Clemson, South Carolina with his wife and they are the foster parents of 3 children.The original post is located here: https://medium.com/thrive-global/if-you-dont-get-your-priorities-straight-your-life-will-fall-apart-214a13d5de6a  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