Optimal Living Daily
I read you the best content on personal development, minimalism, productivity, and more, with author permission. Think of Optimal Living Daily as an audioblog or blogcast where the best blogs are narrated for you.
Why My Sensitivity Is Actually My Greatest Strength by Erica Evans
Erica Evans with Introvert Dear talks about why her sensitivity is her greatest strengthEpisode 2702: Why My Sensitivity Is Actually My Greatest Strength by Erica EvansJenn Granneman is the founder of Introvert, Dear and author of The Secret Lives of Introverts. She started Introvert, Dear in 2013 as her personal blog. She was living with an extroverted roommate, dating an extroverted guy, and working an extroverted job (teaching 4th grade). Jenn wanted to write about what it was like being …
5 Practical Strategies to Increase Resilience and Decrease Stress by Rachael Kable
Rachael Kable shares 5 practical strategies to increase resilience and decrease stressEpisode 2701: 5 Practical Strategies to Increase Resilience and Decrease Stress by Rachael KableRachael Kable is the vibrant and warm-hearted creator of The Mindful Kind podcast. Described by her listeners as “genuine, down-to-earth and encouraging”, Rachael is passionate about empowering people around the world to live more mindfully in fun, simple and meaningful ways.With a Bachelor of Psychological Science, Certificate in Coaching and Counselling and experience as a Helpline …
Breaking the Dependency to My Phone by Mollie of This EverGreen Home
Mollie of This EverGreen Home talks about breaking the dependency to her phoneEpisode 2700: Breaking the Dependency to My Phone by Mollie of This EverGreen HomeMike and Mollie met in college. They both arrived a week early for their freshman year at Messiah College for a grueling week of cross-country camp. Between logging endless miles on the trails and getting to know his teammates, Mike took a noticing to Mollie. It would be months before she truly noticed him. Well, …
The Clutter-Depression-Anxiety Cycle: How to Stop It by Rachel Jones
Rachel Jones of Nourishing Minimalism talks about the clutter-depression-anxiety cycleEpisode 2699: The Clutter-Depression-Anxiety Cycle: How to Stop It by Rachel JonesRachel started her journey to minimalism in 2008, struggling with depression and horribly embarrassed by the messy state of her home.Her goal for pursuing minimalism was to find contentment and joy in spending time with family and being able to focus on Christ. What she found was that minimalism wasn’t the answer. But it is a tool to use to …
Trusting Yourself by Ellie Lisitsa
Ellie Lisitsa with The Gottman Institute shares why trusting yourself is important and how to do it.Episode 2698: Trusting Yourself by Ellie LisitsaThe Gottman Institute understands that the human family is in crisis, and that all individuals are capable of and deserve compassion. It is their mission to reach out to families in order to help create and maintain greater love and health in relationships. They are committed to an ongoing program of research that increases the understanding of relationships …
[Part 2] Minimalism by Mark Manson
Mark Manson shares his thoughts on minimalism. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 2697: [Part 2] Minimalism by Mark MansonMark 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 …
[Part 1] Minimalism by Mark Manson
Mark Manson shares his thoughts on minimalism. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 2696: [Part 1] Minimalism by Mark MansonMark 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 …
How Can I Be As Unhappy As Possible by James Altucher
James Altucher talks about being as unhappy as possibleEpisode 2695: How Can I Be As Unhappy As Possible by James AltucherJames Altucher is an American hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and podcaster. He has founded or cofounded more than 20 companies and says he failed at 17 of them. He has published 11 books, and is a regular contributor to The Financial Times, TechCrunch, and The Huffington Post. USA Today named his book Choose Yourself one of the 12 …
What Does it Mean to Live in the “Both And”? by Jen Hayes
Jen Hayes talks about living in the "both and"Episode 2694: What Does it Mean to Live in the “Both And”? by Jen HayesA few years ago, Jen and her husband were buried in $117,000 of student loan debt. Now, they've paid off over $100k of debt, and they're on track to have the rest paid off by the end of this year. Join their email list to get exclusive tips on how to save money, earn more, and live like …
Why Your Goals Will Fail, and What You Can Do About It by Nir Eyal
Nir Eyal talks about how to make sure your goals won't failEpisode 2693: Why Your Goals Will Fail, and What You Can Do About It by Nir EyalNir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. The M.I.T. Technology Review dubbed Nir, “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology.”Nir founded two tech companies since 2003 and has taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. He is the …