3098: 7 Simple Ways to Be More You by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less on Authentic Living

3098: 7 Simple Ways to Be More You by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less on Authentic Living

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join [https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join] Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com [https://oldpodcast.com/]. Episode 3098: Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares 7 simple ways to be more you. She explains how simplifying, writing yourself down, and spending time with people who lift you up help you remember who you are, because authenticity is what makes healthy relationships and real love possible. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://bemorewithless.com/more-you/ [https://bemorewithless.com/more-you/] Quotes to ponder: "This isn't about finding yourself. It's about remembering who you are." "The changes started on the outside, but the real work was happening on the inside." "Love your people so much and don't forget to let them love you back." Optimal Relationships Daily is a daily relationship advice podcast where we narrate the best articles on healthy relationships, dating, marriage, and family, read to you by a professional narrator so you can strengthen your closest connections a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

3097: [Part 2] 5 Things that Happen When You Embrace Being Alone by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel on Healthy Solitude

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join [https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join] Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com [https://oldpodcast.com/]. Episode 3097: Marc Chernoff continues his relationship advice on embracing time alone. In part 2, he explores trusting your own decisions, experiencing life mindfully instead of numbing yourself with distraction, and why comfort in solitude makes you stronger in dating and love. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.marcandangel.com/2015/06/21/5-things-that-happen-when-you-embrace-being-alone/ [https://www.marcandangel.com/2015/06/21/5-things-that-happen-when-you-embrace-being-alone/] Quotes to ponder: "Following your intuition means doing what feels right, even if it doesn't look or sound right to others." "every one of us is an addict, and what we are addicted to is avoiding ourselves" "many of us will go to great lengths to avoid the feeling of being alone in an undistracted environment" Optimal Relationships Daily is a daily relationship advice podcast where we narrate the best articles on healthy relationships, dating, marriage, and family, read to you by a professional narrator so you can strengthen your closest connections a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

3096: [Part 1] 5 Things that Happen When You Embrace Being Alone by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel on Self-Love

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join [https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join] Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com [https://oldpodcast.com/]. Episode 3096: Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel explains what happens when you embrace being alone. In part 1, he shares why so many of us fear solitude and how learning to stand on your own develops hidden strengths, builds confidence, and leads to healthy relationships free of codependency. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.marcandangel.com/2015/06/21/5-things-that-happen-when-you-embrace-being-alone/ [https://www.marcandangel.com/2015/06/21/5-things-that-happen-when-you-embrace-being-alone/] Quotes to ponder: "Don't be scared to walk alone, and don't be scared to like it." "being alone does not mean you are lonely, and being lonely does not mean you are alone" "It's always better to be alone than to be in bad company." Optimal Relationships Daily is a daily relationship advice podcast where we narrate the best articles on healthy relationships, dating, marriage, and family, read to you by a professional narrator so you can strengthen your closest connections a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

3095: THAT Person is More Important Than Your Phone by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Quality Time

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join [https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join] Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com [https://oldpodcast.com/]. Episode 3095: Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares a moment from an optometrist's waiting room that captures how phones pull us away from the people right in front of us. He explains why everyone, from your spouse and kids to the barista and the co-worker, deserves your full attention, and offers a simple reminder for strengthening your closest relationships. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/that-person-is-more-important-than-your-phone/ [https://www.becomingminimalist.com/that-person-is-more-important-than-your-phone/] Quotes to ponder: "A human being does not receive their worth on whether I know them or not." "There's nothing wrong with phones. I appreciate all the positive changes they have brought into my life." "The next time you have opportunity to direct attention toward another human being, keep this reminder in mind: THAT person is more important than my phone." Optimal Relationships Daily is a daily relationship advice podcast where we narrate the best articles on healthy relationships, dating, marriage, and family, read to you by a professional narrator so you can strengthen your closest connections a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

3094: Parents Considering Divorce by Dr. Laura Markham of Peaceful Parent Happy Kids on Parenting Advice

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join [https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join] Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com [https://oldpodcast.com/]. Episode 3094: Dr. Laura Markham of Peaceful Parent Happy Kids answers a letter from a mother weighing separation, with relationship advice for parents considering divorce. She explains why couples counseling is worth trying first, what the research says about how kids cope, and the biggest risk factors to protect children from if a marriage does end. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.ahaparenting.com/read/protecting-kids-when-parents-divorce [https://www.ahaparenting.com/read/protecting-kids-when-parents-divorce] Quotes to ponder: "The irony of divorcing with children is that for your children to come out of the experience in good shape, it helps enormously if the parents can work together well for the benefit of the child." "About half of all couples who go to counseling work out their issues and stay together in a growing, happy, relationship." "The literature on resiliency shows that one of the most important factors is having a close relationship with at least one parent, who is able to help the child with his emotions." Optimal Relationships Daily is a daily relationship advice podcast where we narrate the best articles on healthy relationships, dating, marriage, and family, read to you by a professional narrator so you can strengthen your closest connections a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]