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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…
Episodes
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1729: It's Okay To Admit You're Not Okay by Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild on Self-Acceptance
Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild reminds us that it's okay to admit when we're not okay. Episode 1729: It's Okay To Admit You're Not Okay by Melani Schweder…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1728: Life Laundry Day: Get Your Affairs in Order Each Week to Clear Your Mind by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits
Leo Babauta of Zen Habits discusses what we can do each week to keep our affairs in order. Episode 1728: Life Laundry Day: Get Your Affairs in Order Each Week…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1727: Average People by Tynan on How To Pursue Excellence & Overcoming A Fixed Mindset
Tynan reflects on "average" people. Episode 1727: Average People by Tynan on How To Pursue Excellence & Overcoming A Fixed Mindset Tynan was named as one of…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1726: Simple Living: Building Intentional Habits by Danae Smith of This Wondrous Life on Slowing Down & Creating Space
Danae Smith of This Wondrous Life talks about how to build intentional habits. Episode 1726: Simple Living: Building Intentional Habits by Danae Smith of This…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1725: 3 Ways Mindfulness Simplifies Life by Catherine with SimplyFiercely on Minimalism & Simple Living
Catherine with Simply Fiercely notifies us of 3 ways that mindfulness simplifies life. Episode 1725: 3 Ways Mindfulness Simplifies Life by Catherine with…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1724: Action is Necessary, So Make it Count by TK Coleman on Intentional Living & Critical Thinking
T.K. Coleman informs us of why taking action is necessary. Episode 1724: Action is Necessary, So Make it Count by TK Coleman on Intentional Living & Critical…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1723: How to Release Negative Energy Before It Overwhelms You by Cylon George of Spiritual Living For Busy People
Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People talks about how we can release negative energy before it becomes all consuming. Episode 1723: How to Release…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1722: The (Urgent) Call to Slow Down by Emma Scheib of Simple Slow Lovely on How to Create Space in Everyday Life
Emma Scheib of Simple Slow Lovely discusses the urgent call for all of us to slow down. Episode 1722: The (Urgent) Call to Slow Down by Emma Scheib of Simple…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1721: The Habit Ladder: How To Make A New Routine Stick by Tyler Tervooren of Riskology on Habit Formation Techniques
Tyler Tervooren of Riskology.co offers us a habit ladder we can follow to successfully develop a new routine. Episode 1721: The Habit Ladder: How To Make A New…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1720: Three Sides to Resilience and How to Boost Yours with Mindfulness by Dr. Russell Thackeray of Qedod on Meditation
Dr. Russell Thackeray of Qedod talks about resilience and how we can boost our own. Episode 1720: Three Sides to Resilience and How to Boost Yours with…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1719: Here is a Very Simple Method For Success by Benjamin Hardy on How To Set Big Goals & Change Your Mindset
Benjamin Hardy shares a very simple method for success. Episode 1719: Here is a Very Simple Method For Success by Benjamin Hardy on How To Set Big Goals &…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1718: Becoming More By Living With Less: How A Minimalist Lifestyle Can Set You Free by Guy & Ilan Ferdman of MindBender
Ilan Ferdman of MindBender.co shares how to become more by living with less. Episode 1718: Becoming More By Living With Less: How A Minimalist Lifestyle Can…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1717: This is What Most People Get Wrong About Willpower by Nir Eyal of Nir And Far on Productivity & Positive Habits
Nir Eyal informs us of what most people get wrong about willpower. Episode 1717: This is What Most People Get Wrong About Willpower by Nir Eyal of Nir And Far…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1716: What is a Purpose? The Ultimate Life Hack for the Lifehacker by Michael Mehlberg on How To Find Your Purpose
Michael Mehlberg shares what life hack we can use to discover purpose. Episode 1716: What is a Purpose? The Ultimate Life Hack for the Lifehacker by Michael…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1715: One Big Reason Your Life Is Harder (And Busier) Than It Has To Be by Marc Chernoff of Marc And Angel on Slow Down
Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel shares one reason that you're making your life harder and busier than necessary. Episode 1715: One Big Reason Your Life Is…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1714: Don't Miss the Forest for the Trees by Adi Redzic on How To Pursue An Authentic & Meaningful Life
Adi Redzic encourages us not to miss the forest for the trees. Episode 1714: Don't Miss the Forest for the Trees by Adi Redzic on How To Pursue An Authentic &…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1713: Are You Working on Self-Improvement or Self-Indulgence? by Adam M. Lowenstein on Finding A Balanced Life
Adam M. Lowenstein encourages to ask ourselves whether we're working on self-improvement or self-indulgence. Episode 1713: Are you working on Self-Improvement…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1712: Micro-Bursts of Self-Care by Julie Morgenstern on How To Make A Consistent Self Care Routine
Julie Morgenstern discusses how to attain micro-bursts of self-care. Episode 1712: Micro-Bursts of Self-Care by Julie Morgenstern on How To Make A Consistent…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1711: Remember to Slam the Door Behind You by Isaac Morehouse on How To Pursue A Meaningful Life
Isaac Morehouse reminds us to slam the door behind us. Episode 1711: Remember to Slam the Door Behind You by Isaac Morehouse on How To Pursue A Meaningful Life…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1710: Simple Question - What's the Best Thing That Happened to You Today? by Casey Petz with Life And Whim
Casey Petz encourages you to reflect on the best thing that happened to you today. Episode 1710: Simple Question - What's the Best Thing That Happened to You…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1709: 6 Life Areas You’re Avoiding: And 4 Ways to Face Them Head On by Ingrid Y Helander on Overcoming Avoidance
Ingrid Y Helander shares what areas of life we're avoiding and how to confront them head on. Episode 1709: 6 Life Areas You’re Avoiding: And 4 Ways to Face…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1708: If You Only Aim For Perfection Then by James Altucher on How To Strive for Progress & Personal Development
James Altucher reminds us of what happens if you aim only for perfection. Episode 1708: If You Only Aim For Perfection Then by James Altucher on How To Strive…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1707: Letting Go of Imposter Syndrome by Chris Lovett of Minimalings on How To Justify Your Success & Mental Health
Chris Lovett of Minimalings talks about how to let go of imposter syndrome. Episode 1707: Letting Go of Imposter Syndrome by Chris Lovett of Minimalings on How…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1706: Habits of Highly Effective Real People by Chris Guillebeau on Personal Development & The Growth Mindset
Chris Guillebeau offers us habits of highly effective people. Episode 1706: Habits of Highly Effective Real People by Chris Guillebeau on Personal Development…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1705: How to Bloom Where You Are Planted by Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy on The Personal Growth Mindset
Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy tells us how we can personally "bloom" where we are planted. Episode 1705: How to Bloom Where You Are Planted by Ellen…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1704: What We Learn About Life from Fairy Tales by Jeff Goins of Goins Writer on How To Find Your Life Purpose
Jeff Goins of Goins Writer reminds us of what fairytales can teach us about life. Episode 1704: What We Learn About Life from Fairy Tales by Jeff Goins of…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1703: 5 Ways to Create a to-do List for a Successful Future by Chalene Johnson on Productivity Advice & Techniques
Chalene Johnson of The Chalene Show offers 5 ways to create a better future right now. Episode 1703: 5 Ways to Create a to-do List for a Successful Future by…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1702: The Shift by Karl Staib of Bring Gratitude on How To Check In & Improve Your Mindset
Karl Staib of Bring Gratitude tells us about what he calls, "the shift". Episode 1702: The Shift by Karl Staib of Bring Gratitude on How To Check In & Improve…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1701: Lack of Motivation? Here are 8 Baby Steps for Finding Your Fire by Mike Blankenship of Get Your Gusto Back
Michael Blankenship of Get Your Gusto Back offers us tips for when we aren't feeling motivated. Episode 1701: Lack of Motivation? Here are 8 Baby Steps for…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1700: 7 Habits of Successful People That Will Make You Feel Unstoppable in 2020 by Brian Tracy on Personal Growth
Brian Tracy reveals seven habits of successful people. Episode 1700: 7 Habits of Successful People That Will Make You Feel Unstoppable in 2020 by Brian Tracy…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1699: What Does A Balanced Life Look Like? by Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild on How To Balance Energy & Stress
Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild tells us what a balanced life looks like. Episode 1699: What Does A Balanced Life Look Like? by Melani Schweder of A…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1698: A letter to my younger self by Rosalyn Palmer on Learning From Past Mistakes & Overcoming Adversity
Rosalyn Palmer shares a letter she's written to her former self. Episode 1698: A letter to my younger self by Rosalyn Palmer on Learning From Past Mistakes &…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1697: Surround Yourself With Good and That's How You Will Feel AND Over-Planning Kills Magic by Katie Ping
Katie Ping of More Of What Matters Blog talks about why surrounding ourselves with good will help us feel good AND how over-planning kills the magic. Episode…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1696: The Why and How of Self Care by Randi Kay of Naturally Randi Kay on Creating A Self-Care Practice of Checking In
Randi Kay of Naturally Randi Kay talks about the why and how of self care. Episode 1696: The Why and How of Self Care by Randi Kay of Naturally Randi Kay on…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1695: Your Relationship with Failure by Steve Pavlina on How To Achieve Big Goals & Develop Resiliency
Steve Pavlina helps you explore your relationship with failure. Episode 1695: Your Relationship with Failure by Steve Pavlina on How To Achieve Big Goals &…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1694: Why I'm Letting Go Of Control by Felicia Renee on Issues of Perfectionism & Overcoming Being A Perfectionist
Felicia Renee tells us why she's letting go of control. Episode 1694: Why I'm Letting Go Of Control by Felicia Renee on Issues of Perfectionism & Overcoming…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1693: The Really New You by Greg Audino on The Personal Development Journey & Self Improvement Fundamentals
Greg Audino reminds us of what happens when we redefine ourselves. Episode 1693: The Really New You by Greg Audino on The Personal Development Journey & Self…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1692: An Excerpt from the book Mind To Mind Conversation by Denis Hachey on The Steps Needed for Success
Denis Hachey teaches us how to have mind to mind conversations with ourselves. Episode 1692: An Excerpt from the book Mind To Mind Conversation by Denis Hachey…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1691: My 23-Year Relationship with Fear by Shirley of Daring Living on Facing Your Fears & Learning To Accept Them
Shirley of Daring Living discusses her long relationship with fear. Episode 1691: My 23-Year Relationship with Fear by Shirley of Daring Living on Facing Your…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1690: Decluttering: How to Decide What to Keep? by Jennifer of Simply Fiercely on Getting Started with Minimalism
Jennifer of Simply Fiercely teaches us how to properly declutter. Episode 1690: Decluttering: How to Decide What to Keep? by Jennifer of Simply Fiercely on…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1689: The Art of Decision Making (Pt. I) by Andrew James of Establishing The Self on How To Align Life with Happiness
Andrew James of Establishing The Self discusses the art of decision making. Episode 1689: The Art of Decision Making (Pt. I) by Andrew James of Establishing…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1688: How What You’ve Got Can Become What You Want by Benjamin Hardy on How To Be Happier & Connecting with Others
Benjamin Hardy shares how what you've got can become what you want. Episode 1688: How What You’ve Got Can Become What You Want by Benjamin Hardy on How To Be…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1687: [Part 2] The Interesting Stuff is the Important Stuff by TK Coleman on How To Chase Your Curiosity
T.K. Coleman talks about why we should pay attention to the interesting stuff. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1687: [Part 2] The Interesting Stuff is the…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1686: [Part 1] The Interesting Stuff is the Important Stuff by TK Coleman on How To Chase Your Curiosity
T.K. Coleman talks about why we should pay attention to the interesting stuff. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1686: [Part 1] The Interesting Stuff is the…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1685: La Dolce Vita: 5 Life Lessons From My Grandma by Adi Redzic on Compassion & Empathy for A Better Life
Adi Redzic shares 5 life lessons he learned from his grandmother. 1685: La Dolce Vita: 5 Life Lessons From My Grandma by Adi Redzic on Compassion & Empathy for…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1684: An Excerpt from Home Early: Destroy Distraction, Become Powerfully Productive, and Finish Work Before Dinner by Michael Mehlberg
Michael Mehlberg shares how to eliminate distractions and increase productivity. 1684: An Excerpt from Home Early: Destroy Distraction, Become Powerfully…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1683: Changes in the Rearview AND Struggling with Choices by Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists
2 shorter posts from Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists on changes in the rearview and struggling with choices. Episode 1683: Changes in the Rearview…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1682: An Excerpt from the book Reframe the Day: Embracing the Craft of Life, One Day at a Time by Adam M. Lowenstein
An excerpt from the book Reframe the Day by Adam M. Lowenstein. Episode 1682: An Excerpt from the book Reframe the Day: Embracing the Craft of Life, One Day at…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1681: Consider, Commit, Lock by Tynan on How To Develop Self Discipline & New Habit Formation
Tynan shares his thoughts how to develop self discipline. Episode 1681: Consider, Commit, Lock by Tynan on How To Develop Self Discipline & New Habit Formation…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1680: Subconscious Self-Sabotage: What It Is and How to Avoid It by Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro on Resilience
Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro shares her thoughts on subconscious self-sabotage. Episode 1680: Subconscious Self-Sabotage: What It Is and How to Avoid It…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1679: How to Cultivate Unconditional Confidence by Cylon George of Spiritual Living For Busy People on Self-Confidence
Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People shares how to cultivate unconditional confidence. Episode 1679: How to Cultivate Unconditional Confidence by…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1678: 3 Ways to Sit with Wonder by Danae Smith of This Wondrous Life on How To Get Grounded in Gratitude
Danae Smith of This Wondrous Life shares 3 ways to sit with wonder. Episode 1678: 3 Ways to Sit with Wonder by Danae Smith of This Wondrous Life on How To Get…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1677: The Courage Crutch AND Have We Lost Our Tolerance For a Little Boredom? by Cal Newport
2 short posts from Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog shares his thoughts on the courage crutch and if we have lost our tolerance for a little boredom…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1676: You are the Creator of Your Life by Shira Gura on How To Live A Deliberate Lifestyle & Mindfulness Practice
Shira Gura shares her thoughts on you being the creator of your life. Episode 1676: You are the Creator of Your Life by Shira Gura on How To Live A Deliberate…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1675: 9 Things To Do Every Sunday For An Amazing Week by Mia of She Dreams All Day on Personal Productivity
Mia of She Dreams All Day shares 9 things to do every Sunday for an amazing week. Episode 1675: 9 Things To Do Every Sunday For An Amazing Week by Mia of She…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1674: Our Everloving Quest to Control Our Lives by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on How To Work Through Anxiety
Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares his thoughts on our everloving quest to control our lives. Episode 1674: Our Everloving Quest to Control Our Lives by Leo…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1673: Moonlit Bubbles, Spooky Mangroves and Sleeping Iguanas by Bradley Charbonneau of Pass The Sour Cream
Bradley Charbonneau of Pass The Sour Cream shares a story of moonlit bubbles, spooky mangroves and sleeping iguanas. Episode 1673: Moonlit Bubbles, Spooky…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1672: 4 Easy Steps to Finding Your Purpose by Dr. Russell Thackeray of Qedod on Simple Process for Life Planning
Dr. Russell Thackeray of Qedod shares 4 easy steps to finding your purpose. Episode 1672: 4 Easy Steps to Finding Your Purpose by Dr. Russell Thackeray of…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1671: Stop Chasing, Start Feeling by Ilan Ferdman of MindBender on Setting Goals & Choosing To Be Happy
Ilan Ferdman of MindBender.co shares why you should stop chasing and start feeling. Episode 1671: Stop Chasing, Start Feeling by Ilan Ferdman of MindBender on…
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement1670: Summer's Most Magical Moments Happen Around the Campfire by Jay & Heather Harrington of Life And Whim
Jay and Heather Harrington of Life and Whim on how summer's most magical moments happen around the campfire. Episode 1670: Summer's Most Magical Moments Happen…