Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development & Self-Improvement

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Episode 3263:

Joshua Becker encourages embracing each season of life for its unique joys and challenges. By staying current with societal changes, recognizing personal growth, and not being defined by past mistakes, we can make the present season our most enjoyable one.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/best-season/

Quotes to ponder:

"As Eleanor Roosevelt once wrote, 'Every age is an undiscovered country.' Each season brings unique joys and challenges."

"Recognizing those changes, accepting that they are occurring, and adjusting our lives because of them are essential to fully enjoying our present life."

"If the mistakes of your past are your own doing, remember that you cannot change those decisions. They have been made and the harm cannot be undone. But you can redeem the past by learning from it!"

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Episode 3262:

Marc Chernoff emphasizes the importance of valuing time and offers nine actionable ways to make the most of each day. By encouraging independent thinking, embracing discomfort, and practicing kindness, Chernoff provides a roadmap to personal growth and happiness.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.marcandangel.com/2013/01/24/9-powerful-ways-to-spend-a-day/

Quotes to ponder:

"With all of society’s influences and agendas incessantly trying to persuade you every single second, thinking for yourself is the most courageous act imaginable."

"Participate in your dreams today. Do it! Take one small step forward; there are plenty of ways to do so."

"Fear is only as deep as your mind allows. You are still in control."

Episode references:

The Success Principles: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062364286

The Power of Habit: https://www.amazon.com/dp/081298160X

The Road Less Traveled: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0743243153

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Episode 3261:

Kalen Bruce of MoneyMiniBlog.com reveals that to make new habits stick, they must be practiced daily, including weekends and holidays. He emphasizes starting with small, manageable habits that can be done even on the busiest days, and gradually increasing their intensity. Persistence and flexibility are key, as missing a day doesn't mean failure, but an opportunity to continue.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://moneyminiblog.com/productivity/practice-new-habits-every-day/

Quotes to ponder:

"Your new habit should be small enough to be the 1,000,001 thing."

"If you mess up, keep going."

"You will become a daily reader, a financial expert, a runner, a weightlifter, etc."

Episode references:

The Power of Habit: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Habit-What-Life-Business/dp/081298160X

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Episode 3260:

Ingrid Y Helander explains why asking "Why?" during moments of anxiety can be counterproductive, leading to more stress and negative self-beliefs. Instead, she suggests a mindful approach by acknowledging the body's sensations with curiosity using "Hmmmm," fostering a more effective way to manage anxiety.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ingridyhelanderlmft.com/dont-ask-why-how-to-ask-the-right-question-when-youre-anxious/

Quotes to ponder:

"When you ask 'Why?' without first acknowledging the feeling of your body's nervous system, you can get easily trapped in an anxiety loop that has no end."

"Anxiety is an activation of your nervous system based upon receiving a cue of danger. In other words, it’s a body feeling."

"A simple 'Hmmmm' is a great place to start."

Episode references:

Lynne Twist: https://soulofmoney.org/about-lynne-twist

Shefali Tsabary: https://www.drshefali.com

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Episode 3259:

Shirley from DaringLiving.com offers practical advice on staying present and managing emotions through mindfulness. Discover four simple techniques - journaling, meditation, creating personal time, and self-reflection that can help you cultivate awareness and enrich your daily life.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://daringliving.com/be-mindful/

Quotes to ponder:

"Wouldn’t you feel so much better to be in control of your own thoughts and emotions, and understand why you are feeling and behaving the way you do?"

"To be 'mindful' means to be conscious and aware of the content in one’s mind."

"I believe that being mindful is the first step to making any change you want to create in your life."

Episode references:

Headspace: https://www.headspace.com

Calm: https://www.calm.com

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Episode 3258:

Colin Wright explores the importance of long-term thinking through the lens of The Long Now Foundation's 10,000 Year Clock. This monumental project emphasizes our unique human ability to plan far into the future, urging us to extend our perspective beyond immediate concerns to benefit future generations and avoid repeating past mistakes.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://exilelifestyle.com/long-term-thinking/

Quotes to ponder:

"We have that capability, but we tend not to use it very often, because day-to-day concerns have priority, and moment-to-moment concerns even more so."

"The power of recording information and thinking long-term is that we can inoculate ourselves against some types of mistakes that we would otherwise make over and over again."

"Maintaining a sense of self place within broader swathes of time - helps us consider where things are going across eons, rather than limiting our time-horizon to today."

Episode references:

The Long Now Foundation: https://longnow.org

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Episode 3257:

Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui reflects on her experiences with loneliness as an introvert. She discusses how loneliness often stems from inner grief rather than a lack of social interaction, emphasizing the importance of embracing solitude and finding personal connections that are meaningful.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.alifeinprogress.ca/are-you-lonely/

Quotes to ponder:

"Loneliness for me is less about needing people and more about grief, a call to do some inner work."

"Being busy or sitting in a crowd is not the antidote to lonely, although it might offer a temporary distraction."

"Joyful living is not the absence of pain or struggle. It is a choice. A decision to step out despite the struggle."

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Episode 3256:

Leo Babauta, from ZenHabits.net, emphasizes the often-overlooked factor of mood in creating positive change. By being mindful of our feelings, accepting our moods, and taking small positive steps, we can foster lasting habits and make significant improvements in our lives. Discover how your attitude towards change can make all the difference in your journey toward a better self.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/tude/

Quotes to ponder:

"It's easy to get stuck in a negative mood, where you just don’t think you can do it and give up caring."

"If you can keep the good feeling going, you’ll form a habit or make the change you want to make."

"Each positive step can be a joy in itself, a place to smile and breathe and find gratitude."

Episode references:

Mindfulness in Plain English: https://www.amazon.com/Mindfulness-Plain-English-Bhante-Gunaratana/dp/0861719069

The Power of Habit: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Habit-What-Life-Business/dp/081298160X

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Episode 3255:

Dr. Lisa Firestone explores practical strategies to combat stress by addressing the negative inner voices that amplify our anxiety. She highlights the importance of recognizing and challenging these destructive thoughts to foster a more compassionate and realistic self-view, ultimately promoting mental and physical well-being.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/a-new-way-to-say-goodbye-to-stress/

Quotes to ponder:

"When we set our standards too high, we often set ourselves up to later become a target for our critical inner voice."

"To fully rid oneself of the critical inner voice, one must not only identify the negative thoughts but stand up to them."

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Episode 3254:

Nir Eyal explores the illusion of control bias, illustrating how our desire to control situations often leads us astray, such as in survival scenarios where staying put is wiser than wandering off. He offers practical strategies to overcome this bias, emphasizing the importance of recognizing internal triggers and time-boxing to stay focused and achieve real agency.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.nirandfar.com/illusion-of-control/

Quotes to ponder:

"Trying to make the journey to the nearest town just feels better and more productive than waiting in place for an indeterminate amount of time, hungry, alone, and with nothing to do."

"This need for perceived control is a fixture of everyday life."

"It’s an action I can take to feel in control if only for a moment even though I know the better decision is to stay with my head down and keep writing."

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