Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress shares her thoughts on living a life of purpose on the mountaintop or in the valley.Episode 1272: Living a Life of Purpose on the Mountaintop or in the Valley 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/living-a-life-of-purpose/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Camara Wilkins with No Sidebar shares why she's not waiting on perfection.Episode 1271: Why I'm Not Waiting on Perfection by Melissa Camara Wilkins with No Sidebar on Minimalism & Healthy HabitsNo 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/perfection/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vironika Tugaleva shares how to build self-care habits that stick.Episode 1270: How to Build Self-Care Habits That Stick by Vironika Tugaleva of Vironika.org on Improving Health & HappinessVironika 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/self-care-habits-that-stick/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 shorter posts from Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on a journey without a goal and creating structure when you're floundering.Episode 1269: A Journey Without a Goal AND Create Structure When You're Floundering by Leo Babauta of Zen HabitsLeo 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 posts are located here:http://zenhabits.net/journey & http://zenhabits.net/create-structureVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Pavlina shares his thoughts on your simulated reality.Episode 1268: Your Simulated Reality by Steve Pavlina on Simplicity & Personal Growth DevelopmentSteve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He has written more than 1300 articles and recorded many audio programs on a broad range of self-help topics, including productivity, relationships, and spirituality. Steve has been quoted as an expert by the New York Times, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, the Los Angeles Daily News, Self Magazine, The Guardian, and countless other publications. He's also a frequent guest on popular podcasts and radio shows.The original post is located here: https://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2010/12/your-simulated-reality/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kara Goldin shares 5 ways to cultivate your authentic self.Episode 1267: 5 Ways to Cultivate Your Authentic Self by Kara Goldin on Personal Growth & DevelopmentKara Goldin is the founder and CEO of hint inc., the San Francisco-based healthy lifestyle company, best known for hint water and most recently, hint sunscreen. Kara has been an operating-entrepreneur growing hint to a brand worth hundreds of millions of dollars. She's created a purpose driven business focused on the end consumer and hosts Unstoppable, a podcast where you can meet people disrupting their fields across wellness, business, and life.The original post is located here: https://karagoldin.com/blog/5-ways-to-cultivate-your-authentic-self/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tammy Strobel of Rowdy Kittens shares 12 steps to achieving happiness.Episode 1266: 12 Steps to Achieving Happiness by Tammy Strobel of Rowdy Kittens on Being Happy & Mental FreedomTammy Strobel is a photographer, writer, teacher, and founder of RowdyKittens.com. She loves morning views, tiny homes, reading, and everyday adventures. She started Rowdy Kittens to share her story and help you go small, think big, and be happy. Every week, she shares new photos, writing, and a roundup of happy links on the blog.The original post is located here: https://www.rowdykittens.com/blog/2010/04/12-steps-to-achieving-happinessVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tynan shares his thoughts on new habit formation.Episode 1265: Birth of a Habit by Tynan on Self-Discipline & New Habit FormationTynan 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/newhabitVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People shares 3 reasons why the pursuit of certainty is making you miserable.Episode 1264: 3 Reasons Why the Pursuit of Certainty Is Making You Miserable 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/certaintyVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Manson shares his thoughts on your two minds. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 1263: [Part 2] Your Two Minds by Mark Manson on The Observing Mind & Meditation for Personal DevelopmentMark Manson was a full-time professional dating coach for men from 2008 until 2011. Sick of the industry, he wrote his first book, Models: Attract Women Through Honesty, and changed the name and focus of his business to address broader self-development topics for men. The book took off, selling tens of thousands of copies. As he branched out into deeper issues of masculinity, self-worth, and the changing cultural landscape, the site grew.By 2013, he had begun writing about larger cultural issues — gender relations, happiness, ambition, life purpose, and cultural perspectives he had gathered while living in various countries around the world. Despite the fact that the business was still directed at men, thousands of women began reading and asking for advice as well.That same year, he made the leap to his own site and domain, broadening the demographics of his audience. The site exploded, garnering millions of views each month.Check out his book, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F--- on his site or Amazon.The original post is located here: https://markmanson.net/your-two-mindsVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices