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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Feb 12, 2024 • 8min
3075: 7 Ways To Slow Down In a Fast Paced World by Emma Scheib of Simple Slow Lovely on Stepping Back & Self Help
Emma Scheib, a guest on this podcast, shares transformative strategies for embracing a slower lifestyle in our fast-paced world. She discusses the importance of setting boundaries, deep breathing, creating with your hands, and unplugging from technology. The podcast also covers seven actionable tips for slowing down, including cooking, reading, and reassessing career choices.
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Feb 11, 2024 • 9min
3074: Why It’s So Hard To Settle Debts Of Gratitude by Helene Massicotte of Free to Pursue
Writer Helene Massicotte discusses the challenge of expressing gratitude to influential individuals, highlighting the emotional weight of such acts and the importance of overcoming vulnerability. She explores the power of gratitude and recognition, the difficulty of expressing gratitude, and the personal nature of podcasts as a platform for settling debts of gratitude.
Feb 11, 2024 • 10min
3073: Regenerative Healthcare: Could This Simple Concept Heal The World by Emma Hogan with Les Mills
Emma Hogan, a writer collaborating with Les Mills, discusses the transformative potential of Regenerative Healthcare. They explore the integration of farming and healthcare to combat lifestyle-related diseases, the shift towards regenerative organic farming, prevention-based approaches to well-being, and the power of consumer choices in shaping the food system.
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Feb 10, 2024 • 11min
3072: The 3 Reasons We Bury Our Dreams by Dr. Kelly Flanagan on Overcoming Rear, Resistance & Passion
Dr. Kelly Flanagan, a guest on the show, shares their personal journey of rediscovering and pursuing their long-buried dream of writing a novel. They discuss the reasons we often bury our dreams, including practicality, fear of failure, and resistance. The podcast highlights the transformative power of embracing and actualizing our passions.
Feb 9, 2024 • 10min
3071: What a Life Lived Has Taught Me About the Life I’m Living by Gregory Engel with No Sidebar
Gregory Engel from No Sidebar reflects on the lessons learned from a neighbor's passing, discussing the transient nature of material possessions. He advocates for mindful acquisition and stewardship of possessions, distinguishing between personal value and enduring value to others. The podcast also explores reevaluating value and possessions, purchasing high-quality items, and discovering the benefits of the public library and money-saving tips.
Feb 8, 2024 • 11min
3070: 4 Ways to Beat Stress For a More Fulfilled Year by Carl Pullein on Planning Ahead
Carl Pullein, a guest on the show, shares four strategies for reducing stress and enhancing life fulfillment. He discusses the importance of planning ahead, ensuring adequate sleep, setting clear yearly goals, and maintaining good health. Carl emphasizes organization, rest, ambition, and physical well-being in creating a stress-free and productive life.
Feb 7, 2024 • 14min
3069: 11 Habits That Will Give You A Complete and Successful Life by Pete Zafra with Money Mini Blog
Blogger and author Pete Zafra shares 11 habits for a complete and successful life, emphasizing mindset, gratitude, physical health, respect, avoiding gossip, goal setting, continuous learning, humility, generosity, handling rejection, and learning from successful individuals.
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Feb 6, 2024 • 13min
3068: The Unsexy Way to Make Massive Progress Toward Your Goals by Michael Mehlberg on Incremental Achievement
Michael Mehlberg draws parallels between a kids' baseball game and achieving life goals, emphasizing the power of small, incremental achievements. He advocates focusing on small, consistent steps, explaining that while they may not be glamorous, they are essential for making significant progress towards larger ambitions.
Feb 5, 2024 • 10min
3067: Why You Should Give Away 50% of Your Stuff by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less on Decluttering
Courtney Carver shares her transformative journey of decluttering, advocating for giving away 50% of one's possessions. Overcoming fears and embracing the benefits of decluttering. The benefits of giving away 50% of your possessions and teaching kids about money.
Feb 4, 2024 • 11min
3066: The Healing Power of Loving Kindness by Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild on Metta & Emotional Healing
Melani Schweder, an expert on loving-kindness meditation, discusses the transformative impact of this practice on personal wellbeing, social interactions, and brain structure. The podcast explores the benefits and challenges of loving-kindness meditation, and provides a practical guide to integrating it into daily life. Listeners are encouraged to extend well wishes towards oneself, others, and the world, and experience the enriching benefits of this mindfulness technique.
