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• 3579: Simple Tricks to Begin Your Minimalist Lifestyle by Rachel Jones of Nourishing Minimalism

  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 3579: Rachel Jones offers a refreshingly simple approach to beginning a minimalist lifestyle by asking one essential question: “Is this stuff helping you live the life you want to live?” Her practical advice cuts through guilt and indecision, empowering you to clear the clutter and free your mind, one intentional choice at a time. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nourishingminimalism.com/simple-tricks-begin-minimalist-lifestyle/ Quotes to ponder: "Is this stuff helping you live the life you want to live?" "You can’t organize your way out of a clutter problem: you need to eliminate most of the items." "When the clutter is gone, it’s easy to organize what’s left." Episode references: Mini Habits: https://www.amazon.com/Mini-Habits-Smaller-Bigger-Results/dp/1494882272 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 3578: Taking Control of Time and Life by JD Roth of Money Boss on Living with Intention

  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 3578: J.D. Roth shares how reclaiming control over your time is the key to living with intention. By understanding where your hours go and aligning your actions with your values, you can craft a more meaningful, less reactive life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.getrichslowly.org/taking-control-of-time-and-life/ Quotes to ponder: "Time is your most valuable resource. You can always make more money, but once time is gone, it's gone." "I wasn't choosing how to spend my time. I was letting life happen to me, and reacting to it." "Freedom comes when your choices align with your values." Episode references: Your Money or Your Life: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Money-Life-Transforming-Relationship/dp/0143115766 The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin: https://gretchenrubin.com/books/the-four-tendencies/ RescueTime: https://www.rescuetime.com/ Toggl: https://toggl.com/ 168 Hours by Laura Vanderkam: https://www.amazon.com/168-Hours-You-Have-Time/dp/159184410X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 3577: A Guide to Dealing with Dissatisfaction with Ourselves by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Self Love

  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 3577: Leo Babauta explores the root of our self-dissatisfaction and challenges the common belief that unhappiness with ourselves is necessary for growth. Instead, he offers a compassionate alternative, embracing self-love as a more sustainable and powerful motivator for change, with practices like mindfulness and daily reflection helping to build a genuine friendship with oneself. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/dissatisfied/ Quotes to ponder: "You can do work out of love for the people, it will help." "Each time we have these feelings, we can pause and just notice." "There is a basic goodness beneath all of our difficulties, and we just need to stay and notice this goodness." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 3576: Do You Struggle Between Doing Too Much and Too Little? by Kate Hesse of Nourish Nest Breathe

  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 3576: Kate Hesse explores the tension between burnout and underperformance, offering a compassionate look at how our energy levels naturally ebb and flow. By addressing night owl habits, the pros and cons of routines, and how rest might not be laziness but necessary recovery, she empowers readers to find a more sustainable rhythm rooted in self-awareness and nature's cycles. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nourishnestbreathe.com/struggle-doing-too-much-or-too-little/ Quotes to ponder: "Staying up late isn’t an issue unless you find yourself chronically tired, rushing each morning in a panic because you’re running late for work." "Periods where we’re more productive, and periods where we’re more introspective are natural and normal." "Doing less isn’t lazy, it’s resting up for the next round." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 3575: The Weird Way to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed by Stephen Guise of Mini Habits on Productivity Tips

  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 3575: Stephen Guise challenges the common belief that overwhelm is caused by having too much to do. Instead, he reveals it’s more about how we interpret our responsibilities, and shows that slowing down, not speeding up, is the unexpected path to clarity and productivity. Learn how doing nothing for a moment can shift your mindset and help you regain control, one calm breath at a time. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://minihabits.com/the-weird-way-to-fight-overwhelm/ Quotes to ponder: "Taking a moment proves that overwhelm is only in the mind." "When I begin to sense overwhelm, I will sit down on the couch or even lie down. This reaffirms to me that no figurative or real alligator is chasing me." "The best way to blow it in a clutch situation in sports is to think about how important the situation is. None of that has anything to do with your ability to execute!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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