

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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Sep 23, 2021 • 9min
2113: How to Free Yourself From the Bad Habit of Negative Self-Talk by Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy
Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy tells you how to free yourself from the bad habit of negative self-talkEpisode 2113: How to Free Yourself From the Bad Habit of Negative Self-Talk by Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You JoyEllen 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/personal-development-shortcut-to-a-better-you/ 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

Sep 22, 2021 • 10min
2112: Outdated Limitations by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Defining Your Own Limits
Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle talks about outdated limitations and how to define your own limitsEpisode 2112: Outdated Limitations by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Defining Your Own LimitsColin Wright is a professional author and international speaker who co-founded a publishing company and travels full-time, moving to a new country every four months or so--that country determined by the votes of his readers! He also blogs.Colin's a minimalist in that he owns very few things and is careful in how he consumes. He tends to buy less, but invest in quality when he does, and trends toward the same in relationships, business endeavors, and just about everything else.He's left-handed, blue-eyed, scary good at Tetris, and can’t cook.The original post can be found here: https://exilelifestyle.com/outdated-limitations/ 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

Sep 21, 2021 • 8min
2111: 5 Reasons Why You’re Not Achieving Success (& How To Overcome Them) by Brian Tracy on Setting Smart Goals
Brian Tracy explains 5 reasons why you're not achieving success, and how to overcome themEpisode 2111: 5 Reasons Why You’re Not Achieving Success (& How To Overcome Them) by Brian Tracy on Setting Smart GoalsBrian Tracy's goal is to help you achieve your personal and business goals faster and easier than you ever imagined. Brian Tracy 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/personal-successnot-achieving-success/ 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

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Sep 20, 2021 • 11min
2110: 8 Habits To Keep Paper Clutter To A Minimum by Rachel Jones of Nourishing Minimalism on Getting Rid of Extra Paper
Rachel Jones of Nourishing Minimalism tells us 8 habits to keep paper clutter to a minimumEpisode 2110: 8 Habits To Keep Paper Clutter To A Minimum by Rachel Jones of Nourishing Minimalism on Getting Rid of Extra PaperRachel started her journey to minimalism in 2008, struggling with depression and horribly embarrassed by the messy state of her home.Her goal for pursuing minimalism was to find contentment and joy in spending time with family and being able to focus on Christ. What she found was that minimalism wasn’t the answer. But it is a tool to use to help you focus on what’s important.Her mission is to help others turn their home into their own personal oasis.Having found an immense amount of freedom with minimalism, it's her goal to share the methods of simplifying and the tools that she had to rely on (and still does!) to maintain a home that is easy to take care of and a joyful space to live.The original post can be found here: https://nourishingminimalism.com/8-habits-to-keep-paper-clutter-to-a-minimum/ 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

Sep 19, 2021 • 8min
2109: Retrograde by Briana Harry of YeMash on Dealing with Depression & Mindfulness Personal Growth
Briana Harry of YeMash shares her thoughts on dealing with sadness. Episode 2109: Retrograde by Briana Harry of YeMash on Dealing with Depression & Mindfulness Personal Growth YeMash is a private publishing group; currently in its early stages. At the core of all content published, shared, and promoted by YeMash are the principles of expressing truth, exuding positive energy, and living as your honest self. The original post is located here: http://www.yemash.com/writers-corner/retrograde 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

Sep 18, 2021 • 8min
2108: 5 Expert Tips for Avoiding Burnout at Work by Paula Davis-Laack of Live Happy on Having a Better Work Life
Paula Davis-Laack with Live Happy shares 5 expert tips for avoiding burnout at workEpisode 2108: 5 Expert Tips for Avoiding Burnout at Work by Paula Davis-Laack of Live Happy on Having a Better Work LifeLive 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 post is located here: https://www.livehappy.com//blogs/happiness-motion/5-expert-tips-avoiding-burnout-work 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

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Sep 17, 2021 • 10min
2107: Busyness is a Kind of Debt by David Cain of Raptitude on How and Where to Spend Your Attention
David Cain of Raptitude talks why busyness is a kind of debtEpisode 2107: Busyness is a Kind of Debt by David Cain of Raptitude on How and Where to Spend Your AttentionDavid Cain is a writer and entrepreneur living in Winnipeg, Canada. On a particular boring day at his office job in 2009, he started Raptitude. His interest has always been human society and the internal human experience, and Raptitude became his megaphone for his thoughts about those things. It found an audience rather quickly and it’s been central to his life ever since. In 2013, he left his day job to write full time.The original post is located here: https://www.raptitude.com/2015/09/busyness-is-a-kind-of-debt/ 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

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Sep 16, 2021 • 11min
2106: Why You Don’t Need A Peaceful Mind To Experience Peace by Richard Paterson of Think Less and Grow Rich
Richard Paterson of Think Less and Grow Rich talks about why you don't need a peaceful mind to experience peaceEpisode 2106: Why You Don’t Need A Peaceful Mind To Experience Peace by Richard Paterson of Think Less and Grow RichRichard is an ex-monk, meditation teacher, transformational coach and author of two books, “Kick The Thinking Habit” and “Awaken The Happy You.”After almost four decades of spiritual exploration and self-discovery, it’s now his passion to share with others some of the spiritual nuggets he’s unearthed along the way.For the past 20 years, he’s been helping people find more peace, joy, and inner freedom—to wake up to a richer, deeper, more spiritually connected experience of life.The original post is located here: https://www.thinklessandgrowrich.com/peaceful-mind/ 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

Sep 15, 2021 • 12min
2105: The Happiest Moments of Vacation May Not Be What You Think by Jay Harrington of Life and Whim
Jay Harrington of Life and Whim reminds us that the happiest moments of vacation may not be what you think they areEpisode 2105: The Happiest Moments of Vacation May Not Be What You Think by Jay Harrington of Life and WhimJay 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/vacation-may-not-be-what-you-think 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/OLD 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

Sep 14, 2021 • 9min
2104: Why It’s So Hard To Settle Debts Of Gratitude by Helene Massicotte of Free to Pursue on Showing Appreciation
Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue talks about why it's so hard to settle debts of gratitudeEpisode 2104: Why It’s So Hard To Settle Debts Of Gratitude by Helene Massicotte of Free to Pursue on Showing AppreciationHelene 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/2016/2/22/why-its-so-hard-to-settle-debts-of-gratitude 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


