Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
Justin Malik
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3550: More Money, Less Happiness: When Money Makes You Miserable by Michael Laurence with Get Rich Slowly
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Episode 3550:
More money can improve life if used wisely. Michael Laurence explores why higher incomes don’t always lead to greater happiness, often due to stressful jobs, debt, and societal pressures. True financial well-being comes from spending in ways that create freedom, security, and genuine joy, rather than simply keeping up with the Joneses.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.getrichslowly.org/more-money-less-happiness/
Quotes to ponder:
"Money, in short, is neutral. It’s a tool that can make you happier, or less happy, depending on how you choose to spend it."
"Instead of using the extra income to buy freedom and peace of mind, which would make them happier, they incur more debt, which makes them more anxious than ever."
"Living on somebody else’s terms, living somebody else’s life, is not a recipe for happiness, and if you do it, extra money won’t make you any happier."
Episode references:
Your Money or Your Life: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Money-Life-Transforming-Relationship/dp/0143115766
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3549: I Hope You Feel Small: The Surprising Upside of Unselfing by Rachel Macy Stafford of Hands Free Mama
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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
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3548: How to Start Good Habits When You're Less Busy by Emma McLaren of Get Myrth
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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."
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3547: Experiences, Not Things by Ali Cornish with Everthrive on Personal Growth and Lasting Happiness
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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."
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3546: It’s Spring! The Secret To Make Your Life Dreams Bloom by Ingrid Y. Helander on Personal Development
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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."
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About 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 life.
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