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Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
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…
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- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2929: In Praise Of The Home Yoga Practice by Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild on Working Out At Home
Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild shares her thoughts on the home yoga practice. Episode 2929: In Praise Of The Home Yoga Practice by Melani Schweder of A…
- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2928: How Social Media Creates Narcissists, and What To Do About It by Ali Cornish of Everthrive
Ali Cornish talks about how to address the relationship between social media and narcissism. Episode 2928: How Social Media Creates Narcissists, and What To Do…
- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2927: How to Become Less Uptight in Two Minutes by David Cain of Raptitude on Stop Trying to Control Everything
David Cain of Raptitude teaches us how to become less uptight in two minutes Episode 2927: How to Become Less Uptight in Two Minutes by David Cain of Raptitude…
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2926: How To Be The Best Version Of You A Lot More Often by Katie Pietrangeli with Tiny Buddha
Katie Pietrangeli with Tiny Buddha teaches you how to be the best version of you a lot more often Episode 2926: How To Be The Best Version Of You A Lot More…
- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2925: Self-Compassion: A Powerful Tool For Wellbeing by Kate Hesse on How to Be More Kind to Yourself
Kate Hesse of Nourish Nest Breathe talks about self-compassion as a tool for wellbeing Episode 2925: Self-Compassion: A Powerful Tool For Wellbeing by Kate…
- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2924: [Part 2] How to Become Your Most Authentic Self by The Barefoot Minimalists on Living a Purposeful Life
The Barefoot Minimalists talk about how to become your most authentic self. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2924: [Part 2] How to Become Your Most Authentic Self…
- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2923: [Part 1] How to Become Your Most Authentic Self by The Barefoot Minimalists on Living a Purposeful Life
The Barefoot Minimalists talk about how to become your most authentic self. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2923: [Part 1] How to Become Your Most Authentic Self…
- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2922: 6 Life Lessons from a Balinese Offering by Rachel Shanken of MindBodyWise on Mindfulness Practice
Rachel Shanken of MindBodyWise shares 6 life lessons from a Balinese offering. Episode 2922: 6 Life Lessons from a Balinese Offering by Rachel Shanken of…
- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2921: The Gift of Subtraction by Rich and Regular on Financial Priorities
Julien Saunders of Rich and Regular talks about the gift of subtraction. Episode 2921: The Gift of Subtraction by Rich and Regular on Financial Priorities…
- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2920: Why Your Boss Will Live Longer Than You AND The Biggest Predictor of your Happiness by Stella Grizont of Woopaah
2 short posts from Stella Grizont of Woopaah on why your boss will live longer than you and what your biggest predictor of happiness is. Episode 2920: Why Your…
- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2919: 5 Ways To End the Endless Game of Catching Up by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less on Finding a Guide to Less Stress
Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares 5 ways to end the endless game of catching up Episode 2919: 5 Ways To End the Endless Game of Catching Up by…
- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2918: 3 Principles for a Better Life by Mark Manson on How to Get Comfortable With Uncertainty
Mark Manson shares 3 principles for a better life Episode 2918: 3 Principles for a Better Life by Mark Manson on How to Get Comfortable With Uncertainty Mark…
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2917: Two Things Stopping You from Your Next First (And Why You’ll Never Forgive Yourself) by Tom Nixon with Life and Whim
Tom Nixon with Life and Whim talks about two things that are stopping you from your next "first" Episode 2917: Two Things Stopping You from Your Next First…
- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2916: Happiness: 5 Steps to Turn Around Your Bad Mood by Jill Coleman of Jill Fit on Becoming a Happier Person
Jill Coleman talks about how to become happy and improve your mood Episode 2916: Happiness: 5 Steps to Turn Around Your Bad Mood by Jill Coleman of Jill Fit on…
- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2915: Fundamental Attribution Error: Why You Make Lousy Life Choices by Nir Eyal of Nir And Far on Empathy
Nir Eyal shares why you make terrible life choices. Episode 2915: Fundamental Attribution Error: Why You Make Lousy Life Choices by Nir Eyal of Nir And Far on…
- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2914: Fake It Till You Make It: Your Life Matters by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui on A Life In Progress
Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress encourages us to fake it until we make it. Episode 2914: Fake It Till You Make It: Your Life Matters by Krista…
- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2913: Friendships: the Spice That Make Everything Nice by Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy on Making Time For Friends
Ellen Burgan discusses the importance of friendships and some of her own. Episode 2913: Friendships: the Spice That Make Everything Nice by Ellen Burgan of If…
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2912: 5 Steps to Make Change Stick by Kerri Richardson on Creating a New Life For Yourself
Kerri Richardson talks about how to make change stick Episode 2912: 5 Steps to Make Change Stick by Kerri Richardson on Creating a New Life For Yourself Kerri…
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2911: Awareness and Resistance by Steve Pavlina on Paying Attention to Your Thoughts
Steve Pavlina talks about awareness and resistance Episode 2911: Awareness and Resistance by Steve Pavlina on Paying Attention to Your Thoughts Steve Pavlina…
- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2910: The Feynman Technique: 7 Steps to Learn Anything Faster by Teaching by Arthur of The Art of Living
Arthur of The Art of Living teaches us about the Feynman Technique, which helps us learn anything faster. Episode 2910: The Feynman Technique: 7 Steps to Learn…
- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2909: 3 Mindsets That Hold Us Back From Self-Care by Julie Morgenstern on Loving Yourself More
Julie Morgenstern shares 3 mindsets that hold us back from self-care Episode 2909: 3 Mindsets That Hold Us Back From Self-Care by Julie Morgenstern on Loving…
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2908: The Key to Overcoming Anxiety by Jen Hayes on Techniques to Overcome Anxious Thoughts
Jen Hayes talks about the key to overcoming anxiety Episode 2908: The Key to Overcoming Anxiety by Jen Hayes on Techniques to Overcome Anxious Thoughts A few…
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2907: The Key to Dying Happy by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Life Perspective
Leo Babauta shares the key to dying happy Episode 2907: The Key to Dying Happy by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Life Perspective Leo Babauta created Zen Habits…
- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2906: How to Meditate Anytime, Anywhere by Randi Kay of Naturally Randi Kay on Meditation Practice
Randi Kay of Naturally Randi Kay tells us how to meditate anytime, anywhere Episode 2906: How to Meditate Anytime, Anywhere by Randi Kay of Naturally Randi Kay…
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2905: How Much Sleep Do You Need? By Ross Enamait of Ross Training on Sleeping for Recovery & Optimal Training Health
Ross Enamait shares how much sleep you really need. Episode 2905: How Much Sleep Do You Need? By Ross Enamait of Ross Training on Sleeping for Recovery &…
- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2904: How to Actually Enjoy a Traffic Jam by Karl Staib of Dig To Fly on How To Improve Your Patience
Karl Staib of DigToFly guides you on how to actually enjoy a traffic jam. Episode 2904: How to Actually Enjoy a Traffic Jam by Karl Staib of Dig To Fly on How…
- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2903: 12 Intentional Actions to Choose Happiness Today by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on How Happiness is a Choice
Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares 12 intentional ways to choose happiness Episode 2903: 12 Intentional Actions to Choose Happiness Today by Joshua…
- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2902: Living an Iterative Life by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Personal Growth & Self-Development
Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle talks about living an iterative life. Episode 2902: Living an Iterative Life by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Personal…
- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2901: [Part 2] How to Tell If You’re Just Being a Big Baby by Keith Wilson on How to Be an Adult
Keith Wilson shares how to tell if you're just being a big baby. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2901: [Part 2] How to Tell If You’re Just Being a Big Baby by…
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2900: [Part 1] How to Tell If You’re Just Being a Big Baby by Keith Wilson on How to Be an Adult
Keith Wilson shares how to tell if you're just being a big baby. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2900: [Part 1] How to Tell If You’re Just Being a Big Baby by…
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2899: 7 Things We Hold On To (Long After It’s Time To Let Go) by Angel Chernoff of Marc and Angel
Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel shares 7 things we hold on to long after it's time to let go Episode 2899: 7 Things We Hold On To (Long After It’s Time To Let…
- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2898: How to Take a Break from Your Mind by David Cain of Raptitude on Being More Present
David Cain of Raptitude teaches us how to take a break from our minds. Episode 2898: How to Take a Break from Your Mind by David Cain of Raptitude on Being…
- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2897: Six Times It's Easy to Ask for a Discount by ESI of ESI Money on Money Saving Strategies
ESI of ESI Money informs you of 6 times that it's easy to ask for a discount. Episode 2897: Six Times It's Easy to Ask for a Discount by ESI of ESI Money on…
- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2896: Drama 101 by Greg Audino on Procrastination & Prioritizing Your Life
Greg Audino dissects drama, how we need it and perpetuate it. Episode 2896: Drama 101 by Greg Audino on Procrastination & Prioritizing Your Life Greg Audino is…
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2895: Why You Should Do Less. Or Maybe Even Nothing at All by Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness on Multitasking
Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness shares why you should do less Episode 2895: Why You Should Do Less. Or Maybe Even Nothing at All by Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness on…
- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2894: Courage Is Doing What You Really Want to Do, Even When You’re Scared by Maj Wismann
Maj Wismann with Tiny Buddha talks about courage Episode 2894: Courage Is Doing What You Really Want to Do, Even When You’re Scared by Maj Wismann Tiny Buddha…
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2893: The Little Known Happiness Curve by Ryan Frederick of Here.life on How to Age Happily & Blue Zones
Ryan Frederick talks about the happiness curve Episode 2893: The Little Known Happiness Curve by Ryan Frederick of Here.life on How to Age Happily Ryan…
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2892: Knowing Your Shame Triggers Will Set You Free by Erica Layne on Questioning Your Beliefs
Erica Layne talks about the value in knowing your shame triggers Episode 2892: Knowing Your Shame Triggers Will Set You Free by Erica Layne on Questioning Your…
- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2891: Are You Living The Good Life? by Dr. Jenny Brockis on Deciding What You Want Out of Life
Dr. Jenny Brockis helps you decide what you want out of life Episode 2891: Are You Living The Good Life? by Dr. Jenny Brockis on Deciding What You Want Out of…
- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2890: Routines are Meant to be Broken by Jay Harrington of Life And Whim on Spontaneity & Freedom
Jay Harrington of Life and Whim reminds us that routines are meant to be broken. Episode 2890: Routines are Meant to be Broken by Jay Harrington of Life And…
- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2889: 7 Reasons Why Hugs Are So Powerful by Ellen Burgan of If it Brings You Joy on the Value of Physical Touch
Ellen Burgan offers the science behind why hugs are so powerful. Episode 2889: 7 Reasons Why Hugs Are So Powerful by Ellen Burgan of If it Brings You Joy on…
- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2888: 6 Tips for Waking Up Early and CRUSHING IT by Joel of 5AMJoel on Creating Morning Routines
Joel of 5AM Joel shares tips for having an early and successful morning. Episode 2888: 6 Tips for Waking Up Early and CRUSHING IT by Joel of 5AMJoel on…
- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2887: Closing Your Interests Opens More Interesting Opportunities: The Power of Diligence in Creating a Remarkable Life by Cal Newport
Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog talks about how to generate more interesting opportunities in your life Episode 2887: Closing Your Interests Opens More…
- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2886: To Have What You Want, You Must Give Up What’s Holding You Back by Benjamin Hardy on Motivation and Sacrifice
Benjamin Hardy talks about motivation and sacrifice Episode 2886: To Have What You Want, You Must Give Up What’s Holding You Back by Benjamin Hardy on…
- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2885: Patience is Not a Virtue, It's a By-Product by Dr. Kelly Flanagan on How to Become More Patient
Dr. Kelly Flanagan talks about how and why to become more patient Episode 2885: Patience is Not a Virtue, It's a By-Product by Dr. Kelly Flanagan on How to…
- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2884: How to Get Unstuck (Without Uprooting Your Life) by The Barefoot Minimalists on Finding Your Life Purpose
The Barefoot Minimalists talk about how to get unstuck Episode 2884: How to Get Unstuck (Without Uprooting Your Life) by The Barefoot Minimalists on Finding…
- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2883: Self-Care Habits for Your Daily Routine by Antonia Collins of Balance Through Simplicity
Antonia Collins of Balance Through Simplicity talks about self-care habits for your daily routine Episode 2883: Self-Care Habits for Your Daily Routine by…
- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2882: Procrastination on High Mental Load Tasks by Tynan on Why Do I Procrastinate
Tynan talks about procrastination on high mental load tasks. Episode 2882: Procrastination on High Mental Load Tasks by Tynan on Why Do I Procrastinate Tynan…
- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2881: Everything You Eat Doesn't Need a Healthy Makeover by Nia Shanks on Making Good Nutrition Choices
Nia Shanks reminds us that not everything we eat needs a healthy makeover. Episode 2881: Everything You Eat Doesn't Need a Healthy Makeover by Nia Shanks on…
- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2880: Reinvent Yourself in the Direction of Your Dreams by Cylon George of Spiritual Living For Busy People
Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People encourages you to reinvent yourself in the direction of your dreams. Episode 2880: Reinvent Yourself in the…
- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2879: How to Maintain Motivation to Simplify Your Life by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less
Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares how to maintain motivation to simplify your life Episode 2879: How to Maintain Motivation to Simplify Your Life by…
- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2878: How to Do Your Scariest Tasks of the Day, with Joy by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Tackling Difficult Tasks
Leo Babauta helps you complete your scariest tasks of the day with joy Episode 2879: How to Do Your Scariest Tasks of the Day, with Joy by Leo Babauta of Zen…
- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2877: Frustrated That Your Goal-Setting Isn't Working? by Sara Stanizai of Prospect Therapy on the Stages of Change
Sara Stanizai of Prospect Therapy talks about what to do when you're frustrated that your goal-setting isn't working Episode 2877: Frustrated That Your…
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2876: [Part 2] How To Be More Confident As An Introvert: My Top Confidence Tips by Mia of She Dreams All Day
Mia of She Dreams All Day talks about how to be more confident as an introvert. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2876: [Part 2] How To Be More Confident As An…
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2875: [Part 1] How To Be More Confident As An Introvert: My Top Confidence Tips by Mia of She Dreams All Day
Mia of She Dreams All Day talks about how to be more confident as an introvert. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2875: [Part 1] How To Be More Confident As An…
- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2874: Control Your Choices Before They Control You by Tyler Tervooren of Riskology on Building New Habits
Tyler Tervooren of Riskology.co reminds us to control our choices before they control us. Episode 2874: Control Your Choices Before They Control You by Tyler…
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2873: Stop The House Shaming, People by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy on Should I Rent or Buy a Home
J. Money wants you to stop the house shaming Episode 2873: Stop The House Shaming, People by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy on Should I Rent or Buy a Home J…
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2872: I've Got A Fun Challenge For You (To Improve Your Life) by Rachel Shanken of MindBodyWise
Rachel Shanken of MindBodyWise offers a fun challenge. Episode 2872: I've Got A Fun Challenge For You (To Improve Your Life) by Rachel Shanken of MindBodyWise…
- Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
2871: On Not Falling Into Temptation by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist
Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist talks about not falling into temptation Episode 2871: On Not Falling Into Temptation by Joshua Becker of Becoming…
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2870: 5 Things I’ve Learned About Doing Something BIG by Rose Lounsbury on Accomplishing Your Dreams
Rose Lounsbury shares 5 things she's learned about doing something big Episode 2870: 5 Things I’ve Learned About Doing Something BIG by Rose Lounsbury on…