

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 3, 2021 • 8min
2093: [Part 1] How To Be Productive When Working From Home by Mia of She Dreams All Day on Ideas For Working From Home
Mia of She Dreams All Day talks about how to be more productive when working from home. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 2093: [Part 1] How To Be Productive When Working From Home by Mia of She Dreams All Day on Ideas For Working From HomeShe Dreams All Day is a personal development and productivity blog designed to help you achieve your biggest goals and your wildest dreams. Created by Mia, a constant creative dreamer, now out to help other dreamers.The original post is located here: https://shedreamsallday.com/how-to-be-productive-when-working-from-home/ 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 2, 2021 • 8min
2092: How to Identify Your Strengths and Weaknesses by James Altucher on Rekindling Childhood Passions
James Altucher tells us how to identify our strengths and weaknessesEpisode 2092: How to Identify Your Strengths and Weaknesses by James Altucher on Rekindling Childhood PassionsJames Altucher is an American hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and podcaster. He has founded or cofounded more than 20 companies and says he failed at 17 of them. He has published 11 books, and is a regular contributor to The Financial Times, TechCrunch, and The Huffington Post. USA Today named his book Choose Yourself one of the 12 Best Business Books of All Time.The original post is located here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/strengths-and-weaknesses/ 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 1, 2021 • 10min
2091: Thoughts And Thinking— Understanding The Difference Can Change Your Life by Richard Paterson
Richard Paterson of Think Less and Grow Rich talks about the distinction between thoughts and thinking.Episode 2091: Thoughts And Thinking— Understanding The Difference Can Change Your Life by Richard PatersonRichard 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/thoughts-and-thinking/ 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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Aug 31, 2021 • 12min
2090: Six Helpful Steps to Follow When You’re Stressed Out & Frazzled by Ingrid Y. Helander on Stress Management
Ingrid Y. Helander shares 6 helpful steps to follow when you're stressed out and frazzledEpisode 2090: Six Helpful Steps to Follow When You’re Stressed Out & Frazzled by Ingrid Y. Helander on Stress ManagementIngrid 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/six-helpful-steps-to-follow-when-youre-stressed-out-frazzled/ 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 30, 2021 • 12min
2089: 13 Overrated Virtues by Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists on What Qualities to Build Relationships On
Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists shares 13 overrated virtuesEpisode 2089: 13 Overrated Virtues by Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists on What Qualities to Build Relationships OnJoshua 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/virtues/ 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 29, 2021 • 8min
2088: 4 Steps to Conquering Your To-Do List & Beating Stress by Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People
Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People shares the 4 steps to conquering your to-do list and beating stress.Episode 2088: 4 Steps to Conquering Your To-Do List & Beating Stress by Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy PeopleCylon George is a spiritual chaplain, musician, devoted husband, and busy dad of six. He loves listening to people’s stories and helping them gain perspective on life’s opportunities and challenges. The mission of his blog is to help busy people thrive in their spiritual lives so they can live with more joy, peace, purpose, and meaning.The original post is located here: https://www.spirituallivingforbusypeople.com/stressWith UTEP Connect, higher education is now within reach of everyone, everywhere. Go to online.utep.edu or call UTEP Connect at 1-800-684-UTEP today for informationPlease 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 28, 2021 • 9min
2087: 5 Ways to Create Mental Space by Sarah Kathleen Wilson of No Sidebar on Overcoming Fear to Create Freedom
Sarah Kathleen Wilson with No Sidebar gives you 5 ways to create mental spaceEpisode 2087: 5 Ways to Create Mental Space by Sarah Kathleen Wilson of No Sidebar on Overcoming Fear to Create FreedomNo Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off--to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet of your heart and soul.The original post is located here: https://nosidebar.com/mental-space/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 27, 2021 • 10min
2086: Shame and Creativity: Why I Hate My Work Sometimes by Vironika Tugaleva on Loving Your Work Unconditionally
Vironika Tugaleva talks about why she hates her work sometimesEpisode 2086: Shame and Creativity: Why I Hate My Work Sometimes by Vironika Tugaleva on Loving Your Work UnconditionallyVironika Tugaleva was born in Donetsk, Ukraine in 1988. Her early years as a misfit began her painful struggle with mental health. As she struggled with self-acceptance, anxiety, and identity, Vironika found solace in words and music. Her first book, The Love Mindset, won the Readers' Favorite silver medal for Best Self-Help book of 2013. Driven by an urge to spread light in the world, Vironika began to do life coaching, speaking, and writing in the personal growth field. In 2014, Vironika sold her things, left Toronto, and became a digital nomad. She launched her 2nd book in 2017, The Art of Talking to Yourself. Currently, Vironika is working on a poetry book, writing and peforming spoken word, and planning arts-related events.The original post is located here: https://www.vironika.org/shame-creativity-hate-work-sometimes/ Policygenius makes it easy to compare home and auto insurance in one place. They’ve saved customers an average of $1,250 per year over what they were paying previously. Head to Policygenius.com to get started today.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 26, 2021 • 10min
2085: Success Requires Failure So Just Start by Jay Harrington of Life and Whim on Not Overthinking and Just Starting
Jay Harrington of Life and Whim reminds us that before we can have success, we must have failureEpisode 2085: Success Requires Failure So Just Start by Jay Harrington of Life and Whim on Not Overthinking and Just StartingJay 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/success-requires-failure-just-start 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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Aug 25, 2021 • 8min
2084: 5 Keys to Decluttering by Julie Morgenstern on Minimalism & Creating A Simple Lifestyle
Julie Morgenstern shares 5 keys to declutteringEpisode 2084: 5 Keys to Decluttering by Julie Morgenstern on Minimalism & Creating A Simple LifestyleJulie 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/2020/3/4/5-keys-to-decluttering With UTEP Connect, higher education is now within reach of everyone, everywhere. Go to online.utep.edu or call UTEP Connect at 1-800-684-UTEP today for informationPlease 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


