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Allison Carmen, Self-improvement author and Life strategist, presents different techniques in this 10 minute podcast to reduce your stress, worry and anxiety. It's amazing how much you can get done in 10 minutes!
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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 yo ...
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3486: Why Hope Isn’t About a Perfect Future AND Finding The Good In People by Allison Carmen
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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 3486: Hope isn’t about a perfect future, it’s about embracing uncertainty and seeing possibilities, just as finding the good in others is about focusing on strengths rather than flaws. Allison …
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3496: Lessons in Badassity from a Night in Houston by Mr. Money Mustache on How to Be Stoic
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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 3496: A minor travel inconvenience turns into a lesson in resilience, adaptability, and financial independence as Mr. Money Mustache navigates a night stranded in Houston. By embracing discomfo…
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Even If You Are Upset, Keep Moving Forward!
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After heartbreak, job loss, or a major setback, we’re often told to "move on." But true healing isn’t about letting go overnight—it’s a journey that takes time, patience, and self-compassion. This is a much-needed rebroadcast—a reminder that healing isn’t about forgetting or forcing closure. It’s about allowing ourselves the time and space to trans…
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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 3495: Tonya Lester shares a heartfelt story of a timid rescue cat to illustrate how we instinctively offer patience and kindness to others but struggle to extend the same compassion to ourselve…
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3494: A Reason to Feel Less Anxious During Times of Transition by Chloe Kunstler with Tiny Buddha
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3493: How to Be Your Best Self When Life Gets You Down by Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy
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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 3493: Ellen Burgan shares five powerful self-reflection questions to help you pause, reset, and realign when life feels overwhelming. By taking care of yourself first, connecting with others, a…
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3492: 7 Common Causes and Proven Cures for Procrastination by Angel Chernoff of Marc and Angel
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3491: Decluttering Your Life Could Save Your Life by Chris Lovett with CEO Magazine on Minimalism
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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 3491: Chris Lovett shares how shedding physical and mental clutter led to personal freedom, career transformation, and even life-saving impact. By embracing minimalism in both life and work, we…
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3490: How to Feel Your Feelings by Rachel Shanken of Mind Body Wise
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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 3490: Rachel Shanken shares practical steps to help you connect with your emotions, from noticing them without judgment to finding personal ways to process and express them. By welcoming your e…
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3489: Living on Autopilot: Making Better Decisions, Every Time by Rachel Trotta
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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 3489: Rachel Trotta explains how most of our choices are already made on autopilot - just not always in ways that serve us. By identifying triggers, understanding concerns, and creating a plan …
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3488: How I Became Weird by Tynan on Personal Development
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Are you waiting for life to fall into place before you feel truly happy? In this episode of 10 Minutes to Less Suffering, I dive into how we often resist the present moment—thinking our joy, purpose, or fulfillment lies somewhere else. But what if this moment is already part of the dream? As a writer and podcaster, I have struggled to balance these…
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3487: The Scientific Approach to Changing Your Life by Dr. Lisa Firestone of PsychAlive on Personal Development
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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 3487: Real change isn’t just about willpower - it’s a process backed by science. Lisa Firestone, Ph.D., explores psychologist Dr. John Norcross’s research on the five stages of change, from pre…
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3485: Which Super Power Would You Choose by Eric Teplitz on Self Improvement
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3484: When You’re Feeling Self-Doubt and A Lack of Motivation by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Self-Compassion
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3483: How Simplifying Your Home Can Teach You Who You Are by Shawna Scafe on Embracing Minimalism
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3482: How To Fall Down and Get Back Up Again by Chris Guillebeau on Failure as A Learning Experience
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3481: How to Find Belonging (Either Beautifully or Violently) by Dr. Kelly Flanagan on Finding True Connection
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3480: Relax for the Same Result AND Small Actions Changing Self-Identity by Derek Sivers on Intentional Living
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If you’re feeling weighed down by uncertainty, fear, or the belief that things can’t get better, you’re not alone. It’s easy to fall into despair when the world feels unpredictable, but what if hope isn’t about knowing everything will be okay—but about being open to the possibility that it could be? This episode explores how our attachment to certa…
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3479: The Big Bad Ego by Briana Harry of YeMash on How to Increase Confidence and Personal Growth
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3478: Why I Couldn't Quit Smoking (And How I Did) - The Truth About Free Will by Vironika Tugaleva
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3477: How To Define Success For Yourself (no, but REALLY) by Sarah Von Bargen of Yes and Yes on Find Your Vision
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3476: 2 Quotes That Will Reshape Your Approach To Life by Benjamin Hardy on Taking Action and Fully Committing
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3475: [Part 2] Decision Automation: 5 Things I Do to Increase Willpower and Make Smart Choices by Tyler Tervooren
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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 3475: The article by Tyler Tervooren discusses the power of decision automation in reducing mental fatigue and improving productivity. By streamlining routine choices, individuals can conserve …
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