Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

• 3549: I Hope You Feel Small: The Surprising Upside of Unselfing by Rachel Macy Stafford of Hands Free Mama

  Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3549: Spending time in nature and reconnecting with cherished childhood places can offer a profound shift in perspective. Rachel Macy Stafford reflects on how revisiting her aunt and uncle’s home after decades helped her rediscover the power of "unselfing," turning attention outward to embrace the beauty of the world beyond personal worries. By zooming out, immersing in nature, and appreciating life's vastness, we can find strength and clarity in unexpected ways. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.handsfreemama.com/2023/08/25/i-hope-you-feel-small-the-surprising-upside-of-unselfing/ Quotes to ponder: "This card reminded me of your long driveway. Every time we pulled into the driveway leading up to your house, my heart raced with excitement and happiness." "At home, I tended to make myself the center of my own universe, so naturally, everything felt big and overwhelming. But at my aunt’s house, I was immersed in the beauty of nature using all of my senses." "Experiences that refresh our energies, calm our anxieties, and nurture our well-being are more accessible than we might think." Episode references: The Sovereignty of Good by Iris Murdoch: https://www.amazon.com/Sovereignty-Good-Iris-Murdoch/dp/0415253993 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 3548: How to Start Good Habits When You're Less Busy by Emma McLaren of Get Myrth

  Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3548: Emma McLaren highlights how starting new habits is much easier when life is calm, rather than during stressful, overwhelming times. Stress impairs executive function and memory, making it harder to establish lasting routines. By leveraging the path of least resistance, such as habit stacking or introducing positive changes during mellow periods, you set yourself up for long-term success. While it's always possible to make good choices, timing can play a crucial role in whether new habits stick. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.getmyrth.com/myrthblog/start-good-habits-when-youre-less-busy Quotes to ponder: "It’s easier to take up new habits when other stressors in your life aren’t so intense and when you aren't being pulled in several directions at once by a busy schedule." "That’s why we love habit stacking, which helps you leverage old habits to build new ones more easily." "It’s easier to make changes when life is calm, but it’s still possible (and healthy!) to make those changes when life is harder." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 3547: Experiences, Not Things by Ali Cornish with Everthrive on Personal Growth and Lasting Happiness

  Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3547: Ali Cornish explores how investing in experiences rather than material things leads to deeper connections, personal growth, and lasting happiness. Shared adventures strengthen relationships, build character, and create memories that far outlive the fleeting joy of possessions. Research supports this idea: experiences leave a profound emotional imprint, shaping who we are in ways that objects never can. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://everthrive.org/blog/2017/3/1/experiences-not-things Quotes to ponder: "Experiences last longer in our memories than material items do." "We are the sum of our experiences, not our things." "Conquering tricky situations paves the way for potential opportunities to become better people, and becoming better people is the best gift of all." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 3546: It’s Spring! The Secret To Make Your Life Dreams Bloom by Ingrid Y. Helander on Personal Development

  Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3546: When spring arrives, nature bursts into life effortlessly, so why do our dreams stay locked inside? Ingrid Y. Helander explores how our fears and worries act as protective buds, preventing our true potential from blooming. By acknowledging and working with our anxieties instead of resisting them, we can finally step into the life we were meant to live. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ingridyhelanderlmft.com/its-spring-the-secret-to-make-your-life-dreams-bloom/ Quotes to ponder: "Instead, we usually keep our dreams locked up inside their bud well protected by a long list of worries and excuses." "If those summer buds on the trees worried about all the cold, wind, and bleakness ahead, we’d probably never have those fresh green leaves." "You cannot simply dismiss these worries. If you could, you would already be living your dreams." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 3545: Richer In Retirement by Mr. 1500 of 1500 Days on Financial Independence and Retire Early

  Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3545: Rising from a frugal college diet of spaghetti and peanut butter sandwiches to a multimillion-dollar net worth, Mr. 1500 reflects on his journey to financial independence and the power of positive financial momentum. With multiple income streams, careful spending, and an entrepreneurial mindset, he highlights how early retirement isn’t about sitting idle but about creating more wealth, both financial and experiential. The greatest luxury, he argues, isn’t money, but the freedom to pursue meaningful work and a fulfilling life on your own terms. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.1500days.com/richer-in-retirement/ Quotes to ponder: "The greatest luxury in life is time. It’s hard to truly appreciate it until you have it. Or have lost it." "Just when I need money the least, we have more of it than ever." "Not working frees me up to do what I love. It just so happens that some of the things I love to do like building things and farting around with real estate have the side-effect of making more money." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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