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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May 16, 2020 • 11min
1618: [Part 1] On Transforming the Judgmental Mind: Stories From 7 Days of Silence by Dr. Elana Miller of Zen Psychiatry
Elana Miller of Zen Psychiatry shares her thoughts on transforming the judgmental mind. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 1618: [Part 1] On Transforming the Judgmental Mind: Stories From 7 Days of Silence by Dr. Elana Miller of Zen PsychiatryElana Miller is a psychiatrist based out of Los Angeles, California. She loves to write, read, and make music. Elana received her B.A. in psychology at Harvard University before studying at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, where she was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. I completed my psychiatry residency training at the University of California, Los Angeles, where she was nominated as a UCLA Exceptional Physician.The original post is located here: https://zenpsychiatry.com/judgmental-mind/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 15, 2020 • 8min
1617: 1 Mindfulness Practice to Fall in Love with Your Life by Rachel Shanken of MindBodyWise on Relaxing & Downtime
Rachel Shanken of MindBodyWise shares 1 mindfulness practice to fall in love with your life.Episode 1617: 1 Mindfulness Practice to Fall in Love with Your Life by Rachel Shanken of MindBodyWise on Relaxing & DowntimeRachel Shanken is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Yoga Instructor, and now a Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Practitioner. Her philosophy is simple: what you seek is already within you. In the busy lives we lead, it's sometimes difficult to stop, listen and access the knowledge that resides deep inside of ourselves. Using a whole-body, client-centered approach, her passion is to: support you with listening to your own internal wisdom, assist you with connecting to what you really want and help to empower you in taking steps toward achieving your goals.The original post is located here: https://mindbodywise.com/blog/1-mindfulness-practcie-to-fall-in-love-with-your-life/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 14, 2020 • 9min
1616: How to Wait Less by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Enjoying Life by Living in the Moment & Appreciation
Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares how to wait less.Episode 1616: How to Wait Less by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Enjoying Life by Living in the Moment & AppreciationLeo 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 post is located here: http://zenhabits.net/waitVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 13, 2020 • 9min
1615: Learning to Listen for a Life of Purpose, Health & JOY by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress
Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress on learning to listen for a life of purpose, health and joy.Episode 1615: Learning to Listen for a Life of Purpose, Health & JOY by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In ProgressKrista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui's mission as a Joyful Living Educator is to help messy humans like herself quiet the noise of perfectionism, comparison and fear to show up fully to their imperfect and beautiful lives and/or businesses. Her message can be summed up in 3 sentences: You're imperfect; Life is messy; Show up anyway. Krista will help you figure out how. She has a new Seasonal Mindfulness Journal available here: https://www.alifeinprogress.ca/52-mondays/The original post is located here: https://www.alifeinprogress.ca/learning-listen-life-purpose-health-joy/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 12, 2020 • 8min
1614: Break Free From Goals by Leo Babauta of Mnmlist on How To Be Happy While Focusing on Personal Growth
Leo Babauta of Mnmlist on breaking free from goals.Episode 1614: Break Free From Goals by Leo Babauta of Mnmlist on How To Be Happy While Focusing on Personal GrowthLeo 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 post is located here: https://mnmlist.com/goalsVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 11, 2020 • 8min
1613: How Stuff Robs Us of Those We Love the Most by Jeff Goins with Becoming Minimalist on Simple Living & Letting Go
Jeff Goins with Becoming Minimalist shares how stuff robs us of those we love the most.Episode 1613: How Stuff Robs Us of Those We Love the Most by Jeff Goins with Becoming Minimalist on Simple Living & Letting GoJoshua 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/stuff-vs-love/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 10, 2020 • 8min
1612: Will Keeping A Gratitude Journal Make You Happier? by Claire of Want Less on Gratefulness & Happiness
Claire of Want Less shares if keeping a gratitude journal will make you happier.Episode 1612: Will Keeping A Gratitude Journal Make You Happier? by Claire of Want Less on Gratefulness & HappinessClaire lives with her wife and dog in Yorkshire, UK, and is on a journey towards simplifying her life and beating debt. Along the way, she is exploring ideas like minimalism, escaping the rat-race, logging off from the screens and resisting the pull of 21st century consumerism.The original post is located here: http://www.wantless.co.uk/will-practising-gratitude-make-happier/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 9, 2020 • 9min
1611: What It Feels Like to Always Travel by Tynan on Traveling & Living A Nomadic Lifestyle
Tynan shares what if feels like to always travel.Episode 1611: What It Feels Like to Always Travel by Tynan on Traveling & Living A Nomadic LifestyleTynan was named as one of the top 25 best bloggers in 2013 by Time Magazine. He believes in making deliberate decisions and breaking away from the herd mentality. He likes learning new things, building habits, exposing the world, connecting with awesome people, and creating good work. The New York Times Bestseller “The Game” featured him as one of the main characters, as he was one of the most famous pickup artists in the world. In 2008, he sold everything he owned and went on an extended world trip, becoming a fervent minimalist.Fun facts: he’s a college dropout, was a professional poker player, Courtney Love was his roommate for 9 months, and he once built a swimming pool in his living room.The original post is located here: http://tynan.com/alwaystravelingVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 8, 2020 • 11min
1610: Lessons on Coping With Limitations From an Old Dog and a Wild Cat by Vironika Tugaleva on Self Awareness
Vironika Tugaleva shares lessons on coping with limitations from an old dog and a wild cat.Episode 1610: Lessons on Coping With Limitations From an Old Dog and a Wild Cat by Vironika Tugaleva on Self AwarenessVironika 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 performing spoken word, and planning arts-related events.The original post is located here: https://www.vironika.org/lessons-on-coping-with-limitations-from-an-old-dog-and-a-wild-cat/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 7, 2020 • 9min
1609: How To Reclaim Your Time and Live With Intention AND Connect With the Meaning In Your Life by Kristine Klussman
2 posts from Kristine Klussman on how to reclaim your time and live with intention & how to connect with the meaning in your life.Episode 1609: How To Reclaim Your Time and Live With Intention AND Connect With the Meaning In Your Life by Kristine KlussmanKristine Klussman specialized in Health Psychology (Behavioral Medicine) at Harvard Medical School, then founded and ran the Health Psychology program and post-doctoral training programs at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. She found her work with cancer and cardiac patients inspiring, uplifting, and humbling. She found so many of those going through life-threatening illness were - sometimes for the first time in their lives - absolutely clear what truly mattered to them: authenticity and connection. In 2016, she founded a non-profit to focus full-time on trying to understand, explain and teach what she now believes is the single most meaningful and rewarding aspect of our existence.The original posts are located here: https://www.kristineklussman.com/how-to-reclaim-your-time-and-live-with-intention/ & https://www.kristineklussman.com/connect-with-meaning-in-your-life/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
