Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

2913: 7 Assumptions We Need to Stop Making About Other People by Marc Chernoff of MarcAndAngel on Avoiding Misjudgment

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 2913: Marc Chernoff reminds us that our snap-judgments are often stories we invent, and that a smile can hide pain we'll never see. By dropping seven common assumptions about others and practicing empathy when people offend us, you'll communicate with more compassion, take less personally, and make choices that help you grow. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.marcandangel.com/2019/12/03/7-assumptions-we-need-to-stop-making-about-other-people/ [https://www.marcandangel.com/2019/12/03/7-assumptions-we-need-to-stop-making-about-other-people/] Quotes to ponder: "Just because someone isn't on your road, doesn't mean they are lost." "Rarely do people do things because of us. They do things because of them." "The way we treat people we strongly disagree with is a report card on what we've learned about love, compassion, kindness and humility."

2912: The Pinky Promise: Stick To It - Or Shed Some Blood by Nir Eyal of Nir and Far on Commitment and Accountability

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 2912: Nir Eyal explains why we break commitments even when we genuinely mean them: we're usually trying to escape discomfort, and distraction is the quickest exit. He shows how to manage internal triggers, protect time for traction with timeboxing, and reduce external triggers, then lock it all in with a meaningful "pinky promise" pact that makes follow-through non-negotiable. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.nirandfar.com/pinky-promise/ [https://www.nirandfar.com/pinky-promise/] Quotes to ponder: "The root cause of all human behavior is the desire to escape discomfort." "The most effective technique for staying on track is timeboxing, planning out periods of time to do what you say you will each day." "When I wanted to finish the first draft of my book Indistractable, I swore a pinky promise to my accountability partner that I would pay him $10,000 if I didn't finish the draft by my deadline."

2911: Can You Find Your Soulmate Later in Life? by Dr. Diana Kirschner of Love in 90 Days on Relationship Timing

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 2911: Dr. Diana Kirschner challenges the myth that love fades with age, offering empowering tools and inspiring real-life stories to prove that finding a soulmate in your 50s, 60s, or 70s is not only possible, it can be deeply fulfilling. Through affirmations, self-love practices, and mindset shifts, women are shown how to become visible, vibrant, and romantically unstoppable at any stage of life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://lovein90days.com/can-you-find-your-soulmate-later-in-life/ [https://lovein90days.com/can-you-find-your-soulmate-later-in-life/] Quotes to ponder: "The biggest lie about age that women still believe is that men are not attracted to older women." "Maybe, it's not so much about being a male or a female of a certain biological age. Maybe, it's more about finding the person who makes life a little easier, a little more fun, a little more meaningful." Episode references: The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran: https://www.amazon.com/Prophet-Kahlil-Gibran/dp/0394404289 [https://www.amazon.com/Prophet-Kahlil-Gibran/dp/0394404289]

2910: [Part 2] Sample Morning Routine for Sleep Deprived Moms by Cara Harvey of A Purpose Driven Mom on Energy Support on Energy Support

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 2910: Cara Harvey offers a refreshingly simple and grace-filled approach to surviving mornings as a sleep-deprived mom. By prepping breakfast options, using independent play through a morning basket, and assigning light chores, even to toddlers, moms can reclaim calm, reduce chaos, and build habits that benefit the whole household. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://apurposedrivenmom.com/morning-routine-sleep-deprived-moms/ [https://apurposedrivenmom.com/morning-routine-sleep-deprived-moms/] Quotes to ponder: "Morning basket is a tool you can use to help your mornings, not something else to keep up with!" "This isn't complicated Pinterest craft time or super messy play. This is a great time for them to have an activity they can use their imaginations with so that you can get tasks done." "Don't forget how powerful the small tasks can be and applaud yourself for taking a step!" Episode references: Baby Einstein (product site): https://www.kids2.com/collections/baby-einstein [https://www.kids2.com/collections/baby-einstein] Picasso Tiles: https://www.picassotiles.com [https://www.picassotiles.com/]

2909: [Part 1] Sample Morning Routine for Sleep Deprived Moms by Cara Harvey of A Purpose Driven Mom on Energy Support

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 2909: Cara Harvey shares compassionate and practical advice for exhausted moms navigating chaotic mornings with little sleep. Drawing from her own struggles with postpartum anxiety and toddler sleep disruptions, she offers small, adaptable morning habits that help moms reclaim peace, productivity, and moments of self-care, without guilt or overwhelm. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://apurposedrivenmom.com/morning-routine-sleep-deprived-moms/ [https://apurposedrivenmom.com/morning-routine-sleep-deprived-moms/] Quotes to ponder: "Small tasks and habits you can add into your morning will make the rest of the day feel less overwhelming." "I thought it made me look weak, I thought people would judge me or think I wasn't a good mom. If you're struggling, please go seek help and ask for what you need!" "Don't feel like because you can't sit and binge an audiobook for 3 hours, those 5 minutes while you brush your teeth and wake up don't matter, because they do!"