Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development & Self-Improvement
3,246 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsJoin award-winning audiobook narrator 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 blog posts from some of the most influential voices in self-help, covering a wide array of topics such as 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.
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1246: All The Feels by Kacie Main on Embracing Each Moment & Mindfulness
May 10, 2019 07:00 - 8 minutesKacie Main shares her thoughts on suppressing emotions. Episode 1246: All The Feels by Kacie Main on Embracing Each Moment & Mindfulness Kacie Main's affinity for writing started as a child, writing arguably overly emotional letters to family, friends, and boyfriends, and even an anonymous poem to a widowed neighbor. The first paper she wrote in college was nominated for a first-year writing award yet she still didn't think to pursue writing as a career. She spent years successfully wandering...
1245: Fundamental Attribution Error: Why You Make Terrible Life Choices by Nir Eyal of Nir And Far on Empathy
May 09, 2019 07:00 - 11 minutesNir Eyal shares why you make terrible life choices. Episode 1245: Fundamental Attribution Error: Why You Make Terrible Life Choices by Nir Eyal of Nir And Far on Empathy Nir 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 Des...
1244: Balancing Life & Fitness: Caging Your Monkey Mind Through Eisenhower's Box by Matt McLeod of McLeod Consulting
May 08, 2019 07:00 - 11 minutesMatt McLeod of McLeod Consulting Services shares how to balance life and fitness. Episode 1244: Balancing Life & Fitness: Caging Your Monkey Mind Through Eisenhower's Box by Matt McLeod of McLeod Consulting Matt McLeod is a huge fitness, nutrition, and psychology nerd who graduated with Honors from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor's degree in Dietetics & Human Nutrition. In 2016, he won his pro card to become an NGA Pro Natural Bodybuilder. The original post is located here: http://...
1243: Finding Yourself Through Travel AND Having A Plan (or Entire Lack Thereof) by Leon Logothetis on Adventure & Fun
May 07, 2019 07:00 - 11 minutes2 posts from Leon Logothetis where he shares how to find yourself through travel and having a plan or lack thereof. Episode 1243: Finding Yourself Through Travel AND Having A Plan (or Entire Lack Thereof) by Leon Logothetis on Adventure & Fun Leon Logothetis is a global adventurer, motivational speaker & philanthropist. It wasn't always that way. He used to be a broker in the city of London where he felt uninspired and chronically depressed. He gave it all up for a life on the road. This radi...
1242: Minimalism: 7 Reasons that Keep People From Getting Started by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist
May 06, 2019 07:00 - 12 minutesJoshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares 7 reasons that keep people from getting started with minimalism. Episode 1242: Minimalism: 7 Reasons that Keep People From Getting Started by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, they found a better way to live, centered on more important pursuits. Their story has been seen on the CBS Evening News, NPR, the Boston Globe, t...
1241: Happiness Is a Choice by Ira Israel on Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices to Be Happier
May 05, 2019 07:00 - 9 minutesIra Israel shares his thoughts on happiness being a choice. Episode 1241: Happiness Is a Choice by Ira Israel on Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices to Be Happier Since 2011, Ira Israel has been working in private practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #31) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #50646), teaching sold-out transformational workshops, producing a series of best-selling mindfulness DVDs, and writing about psychology, philosophy, Buddhism, yoga, film,...
1240: Vizzini Said To Go Back To The Beginning: A Simple Guide To Effective Journaling by Neghar Fonooni on Journal Tips
May 04, 2019 07:00 - 12 minutesNeghar Fonooni shares a simple guide to effective journaling. Episode 1240: Vizzini Said To Go Back To The Beginning: A Simple Guide To Effective Journaling by Neghar Fonooni on Journal Tips Neghar Fonooni is a coach, speaker, and writer, giving women all over the world tools to create a lifestyle that thrills them, free of shame and unworthiness. She helps them give themselves permission to be vulnerable, authentic, and fully alive. She has worked as a personal trainer and fitness coach for ...
1239: Wrong Problems, Wrong Solutions by Greg Audino on How to Improve Happiness & Self-Centeredness
May 03, 2019 07:00 - 11 minutesGreg Audino shares his thoughts on wrong problems and wrong solutions. Episode 1239: Wrong Problems, Wrong Solutions by Greg Audino on How to Improve Happiness & Self-Centeredness Greg Audino is both a certified life coach and an actor. He combines his passions to create short and digestible videos which shine new light on the turbulent areas of life that many of us already have our minds made up about. Constantly seeking to share new insight, Audino uses humor and a variety of PG-13 examples...
1238: Your Dreams Matter. Period. by Britt with CaitFlanders.com on Following Your Heart & Pursuing Your Own Path
May 02, 2019 07:00 - 9 minutesBritt with Cait Flanders shares why your dreams matter. Episode 1238: Your Dreams Matter. Period. by Britt with CaitFlanders.com on Following Your Heart & Pursuing Your Own Path Cait Flanders started Blonde on a Budget to document her debt repayment journey. After paying it off, she adopted a minimalist lifestyle, tossed 75% of her stuff, and is currently doing a two-year shopping ban. She shares stories and lessons learned every week. The original post is located here: https://caitflanders.c...
1237: My Favorite 3 Anti-Laziness Tactics (I Use These) by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich on Productivity
May 01, 2019 07:00 - 11 minutesRamit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich shares his favorite 3 anti-laziness tactics. Episode 1237: My Favorite 3 Anti-Laziness Tactics (I Use These) by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich on Productivity Ramit wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not just for personal finance, but all aspects of life: money, careers, relationships, business, fitness, and more. Since then, he's be...
1236: Rediscovering Your Sense of Wonder with a Discovery Journal by Michael Mehlberg of Modern da Vinci on Curiosity
April 30, 2019 07:00 - 9 minutesMichael Mehlberg of Modern da Vinci shares his thoughts on rediscovering your sense of wonder with a discovery journal. Episode 1236: Rediscovering Your Sense of Wonder with a Discovery Journal by Michael Mehlberg of Modern da Vinci on Curiosity Michael Mehlberg is an entrepreneur and certified agile project manager who specializes in productivity and organization systems. His blog, Modern da Vinci has been called "The Owners Manual to an Awesome Life" and helps high-achieving entrepreneurs m...
1235: The Power of Daily Minimalism by Brian Gardner of No Sidebar on Benefits of Being A Minimalist
April 29, 2019 07:00 - 8 minutesBrian Gardner of No Sidebar shares the power of daily minimalism. Episode 1235: The Power of Daily Minimalism by Brian Gardner of No Sidebar on Benefits of Being A Minimalist No 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 sou...
1234: Three Steps To Show Up for Your Life by Shawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose on Mindfulness & Courage
April 28, 2019 07:00 - 11 minutesShawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose shares three steps to show up for your life. Episode 1234: Three Steps To Show Up for Your Life by Shawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose on Mindfulness & Courage Shawna Scafe is a mom of three small kids who started blogging after her first son was born. She wanted to share her c-section story in order to help herself work through the disappointment she felt about it. She read a book on minimalism that changed how she viewed her life. She started asking questions...
1233: Envisioned by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Envisioning & Planning Your Perfect Life
April 27, 2019 07:00 - 8 minutesColin Wright of Exile Lifestyle shares his thoughts on envisioning your ideal lifestyle. Episode 1233: Envisioned by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Envisioning & Planning Your Perfect Life Colin Wright is a professional author and international speaker who co-founded a publishing company and travels full-time, moving to a new country every four months or so--that country determined by the votes of his readers! He also blogs. Colin's a minimalist in that he owns very few things and is care...
1232: How I Stopped Feeling Inadequate and Comparing Myself to Others by Vironika Tugaleva of Vironika.org
April 26, 2019 07:00 - 12 minutesVironika Tugaleva shares how she stopped feeling inadequate and comparing herself to others. Episode 1232: How I Stopped Feeling Inadequate and Comparing Myself to Others by Vironika Tugaleva of Vironika.org Vironika 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' Fav...
1231: Brain Training by Tynan of Tynan.com on Creating Healthy Habits & Productivity
April 25, 2019 07:00 - 9 minutesTynan shares his thoughts on brain training. Episode 1231: Brain Training by Tynan of Tynan.com on Creating Healthy Habits & Productivity Tynan 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 ...
1230: Where Personal Breakthroughs Really Come From by David Cain of Raptitude on Self Development & Growth
April 24, 2019 07:00 - 12 minutesDavid Cain of Raptitude shares where personal breakthroughs really come from. Episode 1230: Where Personal Breakthroughs Really Come From by David Cain of Raptitude on Self Development & Growth David Cain is a writer and entrepreneur living in Winnipeg, Canada. On a particular boring day at his office job in 2009, he started Raptitude. His interest has always been human society and the internal human experience, and Raptitude became his megaphone for his thoughts about those things. It found ...
1229: Trust Yourself, Not the Experts AND What's Your Optimism Ratio? by Steve Pavlina on Personal Development
April 23, 2019 07:00 - 11 minutes2 short posts from Steve Pavlina where he shares why you should trust yourself and not the experts and asks what's your optimism ratio. Episode 1229: Trust Yourself, Not the Experts AND What's Your Optimism Ratio? by Steve Pavlina on Personal Development Steve 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...
1228: The Elements of Living Lightly by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Mindfulness & Being Present in Life
April 22, 2019 07:00 - 12 minutesLeo Babauta of Zen Habits shares the elements of living lightly. Episode 1228: The Elements of Living Lightly by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Mindfulness & Being Present in Life Leo 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 post is located here: http://zenhabits.net/light Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.c...
1227: A Practical Guide to Being Present by Jennifer of Simply Fiercely on Mindfulness & Meditation
April 21, 2019 07:00 - 8 minutesJennifer of Simply Fiercely shares a practical guide to being present. Episode 1227: A Practical Guide to Being Present by Jennifer of Simply Fiercely on Mindfulness & Meditation Jennifer is a traveller, minimalist and dream chaser. She grew up near Baltimore, Maryland but she caught a bad case of wanderlust at an early age and it has taken her all over the world. She is a reformed shopaholic turned minimalist and believes that clearing out the clutter is a vital part of creating a life you l...
1226: 3 Steps to Beat Procrastination by Cylon George of Spiritual Living For Busy People on Productivity & Time Management
April 20, 2019 07:00 - 12 minutesCylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People shares 3 steps to beat procrastination. Episode 1226: 3 Steps to Beat Procrastination by Cylon George of Spiritual Living For Busy People on Productivity & Time Management Cylon 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 live...
1225: How To Deal With Uncomfortable Emotions And Reshape Your Identity by Benjamin Hardy on Achieving Success
April 19, 2019 07:00 - 10 minutesBenjamin Hardy shares how to deal with uncomfortable emotions and reshape your identity. Episode 1225: How To Deal With Uncomfortable Emotions And Reshape Your Identity by Benjamin Hardy on Achieving Success Benjamin Hardy has been the top writer on Medium.com since late 2015. He focuses on self-improvement, motivation, and entrepreneurship. His writing is fueled by his personal experiences, self-directed education, and formal education. His research focuses on the psychological differences o...
1224: Do You Need Therapy? by Mark Manson on Emotional Wellness & Mental Freedom
April 18, 2019 07:00 - 12 minutesMark Manson asks if you need therapy. Episode 1224: Do You Need Therapy? by Mark Manson on Emotional Wellness & Mental Freedom Mark 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 masc...
1223: The Inspiration Gap: Why We All Fall In And How To Get Out by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less on Motivation
April 17, 2019 07:00 - 9 minutesCourtney Carver of Be More With Less shares her thoughts on the inspiration gap and how we all fall in and how to get out. Episode 1223: The Inspiration Gap: Why We All Fall In And How To Get Out by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less on Motivation Courtney Carver was stopped in her tracks with a scary MS diagnosis after decades of debt, discontent, and trying to do it all. She had to slow down, prioritize her health, and figure out what was really important in her life. She discovered what ...
1222: 7 Positive Things You Should Say Today by Marc Chernoff of Marc And Angel on Positivity & Happiness
April 16, 2019 07:00 - 10 minutesMarc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares 7 positive things you should say today. Episode 1222: 7 Positive Things You Should Say Today by Marc Chernoff of Marc And Angel on Positivity & Happiness Marc and Angel Chernoff are New York Times bestselling authors, professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recognized by Forbes as having "one of the most popular personal development blogs." Through their blog, book, course and coaching, they...
1221: The One Habit That Keeps 99% Of People From Getting Rich by James Altucher on The Power of Saying No
April 15, 2019 07:00 - 11 minutesJames Altucher shares the one habit that keeps 99% of people from getting rich. Episode 1221: The One Habit That Keeps 99% Of People From Getting Rich by James Altucher on The Power of Saying No James 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. U...
1220: Declutter Your Mind + Decrease Stress in 3 Easy Steps by Cara Harvey of A Purpose Driven Mom on Simplifying Life
April 14, 2019 07:00 - 12 minutesCara Harvey of A Purpose Driven Mom shares how to declutter your mind and decrease stress in 3 easy steps. Episode 1220: Declutter Your Mind + Decrease Stress in 3 Easy Steps by Cara Harvey of A Purpose Driven Mom on Simplifying Life Cara Harvey is a wife, mom, online mentor and woman of God. She has been married to her husband, Ron, for 3 years and they live with their 11 year-old stepson, 2-year old daughter and 2-month old son. She currently works as a virtual lifestyle, mindset, and succe...
1219: Letting Go Of The Thoughts That Make Us Worry by Allison Carmen of The Gift of Maybe on Mindfulness
April 13, 2019 07:00 - 9 minutesAllison Carmen shares her thoughts on letting go of the thoughts that make us worry. Episode 1219: Letting Go Of The Thoughts That Make Us Worry by Allison Carmen of The Gift of Maybe on Mindfulness Allison Carmen holds a B.A. in accounting, a J.D. of Law, and a Master’s of Law in taxation. After working for a large law firm in Manhattan, Allison founded her own law firm and built a successful practice focusing on real estate, corporate, mergers and acquisitions, and taxation. After 15 years ...
1218: Qualifications by Chris Guillebeau of The Art of Non Conformity
April 12, 2019 07:00 - 12 minutesChris Guillebeau shares his thoughts on qualifications. Episode 1218: Qualifications by Chris Guillebeau of The Art of Non Conformity Chris Guillebeau is a New York Times bestselling author and modern-day explorer. He is the author of 5 books and his daily podcast, Side Hustle School, is downloaded more than 2 million times a month. Every summer in Portland, Oregon, Chris hosts the World Domination Summit, a gathering of creative, remarkable people with thousands in attendance. Chris is also ...
1217: Experience the Longest Summer of Your Life by Jay & Heather Harrington of Life And Whim on Mindfulness
April 11, 2019 07:00 - 11 minutesJay and Heather Harrington share their thoughts on how to experience the longest summer of your life. Episode 1217: Experience the Longest Summer of Your Life by Jay & Heather Harrington of Life And Whim on Mindfulness Jay and Heather Harrington are the husband and wife team behind Life and Whim. They started Life and Whim after moving their family to Traverse City, a small town on the shores of Lake Michigan, to break the script of their life and reimagine what's possible. They live in pursu...
1216: 9 Steps To Help Visualize Your Ideal Day by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on Visualization Techniques
April 10, 2019 07:00 - 10 minutesAnthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch shares 9 steps to help visualize your ideal day. Episode 1216: 9 Steps To Help Visualize Your Ideal Day by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on Visualization Techniques After years of impulse spending on Amazon and elsewhere, Anthony Ongaro realized that his one-click purchase habits were more of a physical Twitch than an intentional action. It turned out, this Twitch wasn’t just limited to online spending. It applied to social media, impulsive smartphone u...
1215: An Excerpt from The Craving Mind: From Cigarettes to Smartphones to Love - Why We Get Hooked by Judson Brewer
April 09, 2019 07:00 - 9 minutesAn excerpt from the book The Craving Mind: From Cigarettes to Smartphones to Love - Why We Get Hooked by Judson Brewer Episode 1215: An Excerpt from The Craving Mind: From Cigarettes to Smartphones to Love - Why We Get Hooked by Judson Brewer This book provides groundbreaking answers to the most important questions about addiction. Dr. Judson Brewer, a psychiatrist and neuroscientist who has studied the science of addictions for twenty years, reveals how we can tap into the very processes tha...
1214: On Living in Caves and Fighting Distractions by Maneesh Sethi with The Minimalists on Minimalism & Essentialism
April 08, 2019 07:00 - 8 minutesManeesh Sethi with The Minimalists shares his thoughts on living in caves and fighting distractions. Episode 1214: On Living in Caves and Fighting Distractions by Maneesh Sethi with The Minimalists on Minimalism & Essentialism Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus write about living a meaningful life with less stuff for 4 million readers. As featured on: ABC, CBS, NBC, BBC, TODAY, NPR, TIME, Forbes, The Atlantic, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and National Post. They live i...
1213: Darkness by Briana Harry of YeMash on Positivity & Working Through Adversity
April 07, 2019 07:00 - 8 minutesBrianna Harry of YeMash shares her thoughts on darkness. Episode 1213: Darkness by Briana Harry of YeMash on Positivity & Working Through Adversity YeMash is a private publishing group; currently in its early stages. At the core of all content published, shared, and promoted by YeMash are the principles of expressing truth, exuding positive energy, and living as your honest self. The original post is located here: http://www.yemash.com/blog/darkness Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn mor...
1212: The Desire for More: What I Learned by Heather Myklegard with No Sidebar on Intentional Living
April 06, 2019 07:00 - 8 minutesHeather Myklegard with No Sidebar shares what she learned about the desire for more. Episode 1212: The Desire for More: What I Learned by Heather Myklegard with No Sidebar on Intentional Living No 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...
1211: I Joyfully Decluttered These 5 Things to Boost Happiness by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui with Becoming Minimalist
April 05, 2019 07:00 - 12 minutesKrista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui with Becoming Minimalist shares how she joyfully decluttered 5 things to boost happiness. Episode 1211: I Joyfully Decluttered These 5 Things to Boost Happiness by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui with Becoming Minimalist Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, they found a better way to live, centered on more important pursuits. Their story has been seen on the CBS Evening News, NPR,...
1210: How to Achieve Your Goals By Creating an Enemy by Nir Eyal of Nir And Far on Motivation & Inspiration for Success
April 04, 2019 07:00 - 12 minutesNir Eyal shares how to achieve your goals by creating an enemy. Episode 1210: How to Achieve Your Goals By Creating an Enemy by Nir Eyal of Nir And Far on Motivation & Inspiration for Success Nir 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 Pla...
1209: How To Stop Giving Fear Power Over Your Life by Katie Ping of More Of What Matters Blog
April 03, 2019 07:00 - 11 minutesKatie Ping of More Of What Matters Blog shares how to stop giving fear power over your life. Episode 1209: How To Stop Giving Fear Power Over Your Life by Katie Ping of More Of What Matters Blog Katie Ping is a small-town writer, yogi, and mama who values simplicity. She spent decades of her life people-pleasing and drowning in guilt and shame over parts of her that she thought were unworthy. By her late-20s, she found herself passionless and riddled with anxiety - and she knew she needed a c...
1208: A Four-legged Friend's Take On What Truly Matters by Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue on Simple Living
April 02, 2019 07:00 - 12 minutesHelene Massicotte of Free To Pursue shares a four-legged friend's take on what truly matters. Episode 1208: A Four-legged Friend's Take On What Truly Matters by Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue on Simple Living Helene Massicotte blogs about living life on your terms and experiencing true personal freedom. She describes herself as a person in search of all that life has to offer and who has built a life that enables her to do just that. No more, no less. She chose to retire from corporate l...
1207: The Case for Slow Reading by Erin Nudi with Cait Flanders on Slowing Down & Enjoyment
April 01, 2019 07:00 - 10 minutesErin Nudi with Cait Flanders shares the case for slow reading. Episode 1207: The Case for Slow Reading by Erin Nudi with Cait Flanders on Slowing Down & Enjoyment Cait Flanders started Blonde on a Budget to document her debt repayment journey. After paying it off, she adopted a minimalist lifestyle, tossed 75% of her stuff, and is currently doing a two-year shopping ban. She shares stories and lessons learned every week. The original post is located here: https://caitflanders.com/2017/10/25/s...
1206: [Part 2] 10 Simple Strategies for Kicking Out the Blues by Victoria Vargas with Rowdy Kittens on Resiliency
March 31, 2019 07:00 - 11 minutesVictoria Vargas with Rowdy Kittens shares 10 simple strategies for kicking out the blues. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1206: [Part 2] 10 Simple Strategies for Kicking Out the Blues by Victoria Vargas with Rowdy Kittens on Resiliency Tammy 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 s...
1205: [Part 1] 10 Simple Strategies for Kicking Out the Blues by Victoria Vargas with Rowdy Kittens on Happiness
March 30, 2019 07:00 - 11 minutesVictoria Vargas with Rowdy Kittens shares 10 simple strategies for kicking out the blues. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1205: [Part 1] 10 Simple Strategies for Kicking Out the Blues by Victoria Vargas with Rowdy Kittens on Happiness Tammy 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 sh...
1204: Don't Let Questions Kill Your Curiosity by TK Coleman on Building Relationships & Improving Communication Skills
March 29, 2019 07:00 - 10 minutesT.K. Coleman shares why you shouldn't let questions kill your curiosity. Episode 1204: Don't Let Questions Kill Your Curiosity by TK Coleman on Building Relationships & Improving Communication Skills T.K. Coleman is the Co-Founder & Education Director of Praxis. He is a prolific writer and speaker with a singular mission: to awaken people to their own creative power. Sounds cheesy, but TK listens to Christmas music year-round, so he's used to being called cheesy and it doesn't bother him in t...
1203: Live. Love, Explore: The Way of the Traveler by Leon Logothetis on Mental Freedom & Happiness
March 28, 2019 07:00 - 11 minutesLeon Logothetis shares the way of the traveler. Episode 1203: Live. Love. Explore: The Way of the Traveler by Leon Logothetis on Mental Freedom & Happiness Leon Logothetis is a global adventurer, motivational speaker & philanthropist. It wasn't always that way. He used to be a broker in the city of London where he felt uninspired and chronically depressed. He gave it all up for a life on the road. This radical life change was inspired by the inspirational movie The Motorcycle Diaries. His jou...
1202: When the Pursuit of Greatness Does More Harm Than Good AND Forget Yourself by Lori Deschene of Tiny Buddha
March 27, 2019 07:00 - 10 minutes2 posts from Lori Deschene of Tiny Buddha on the harm of the pursuit of greatness and on forgetting yourself. Episode 1202: When the Pursuit of Greatness Does More Harm Than Good AND Forget Yourself by Lori Deschene of Tiny Buddha Lori Deschene is the founder of Tiny Buddha and Recreate Your Life Story, an online course that helps you let go of the past and live a life you love. Her latest book: Tiny Buddha's Gratitude Journal, which includes 15 coloring pages, is now available for purchase. ...
1201: How Top Performers Use Positive Psychology (Even When Things Are Bad) by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich
March 26, 2019 07:00 - 11 minutesRamit Sethi of I Will Teach You to be Rich shares how top performers use positive psychology even when things are bad. Episode 1201: How Top Performers Use Positive Psychology (Even When Things Are Bad) by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich Ramit wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not just for personal finance, but all aspects of life: money, careers, relationships, business, fit...
1200: Hygge vs Minimalism by Shawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose on Simple Living & Intentionality
March 25, 2019 07:00 - 11 minutesShawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose shares her thoughts on hygge vs minimalism. Episode 1200: Hygge vs Minimalism by Shawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose on Simple Living & Intentionality Shawna Scafe is a mom of three small kids who started blogging after her first son was born. She wanted to share her c-section story in order to help herself work through the disappointment she felt about it. She read a book on minimalism that changed how she viewed her life. She started asking questions about wh...
1199: Spur of the Moment by Tynan on Quick Decision Making Skills & Enjoying Life
March 24, 2019 07:00 - 10 minutesTynan shares his thoughts on spur of the moment decisions. Episode 1199: Spur of the Moment by Tynan on Quick Decision Making Skills & Enjoying Life Tynan 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 o...
1198: How to Keep Emotions From Running Your Life by David Cain of Raptitude on Emotional Freedom & Meditation
March 23, 2019 07:00 - 12 minutesDavid Cain of Raptitude shares how to keep emotions from running your life. Episode 1198: How to Keep Emotions From Running Your Life by David Cain of Raptitude on Emotional Freedom & Meditation David Cain is a writer and entrepreneur living in Winnipeg, Canada. On a particular boring day at his office job in 2009, he started Raptitude. His interest has always been human society and the internal human experience, and Raptitude became his megaphone for his thoughts about those things. It found...
1197: Planning for the Fire by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Minimalism & Simple Living
March 22, 2019 07:00 - 9 minutesColin Wright of Exile Lifestyle shares his thoughts on planning for the fire. Episode 1197: Planning for the Fire by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Minimalism & Simple Living Colin Wright is a professional author and international speaker who co-founded a publishing company and travels full-time, moving to a new country every four months or so--that country determined by the votes of his readers! He also blogs. Colin's a minimalist in that he owns very few things and is careful in how he ...