Am I Choosing What’s Easy, or What Matters?

A silent retreat gives Dora something unexpected. Not silence, but a clearer view of the constant inner commentary running in her mind. Back in the world, that awareness follows her into everyday moments, especially the ones where words come quickly. Learn more about your ad choi ...  Show more

Dora starts to notice a small but important distinction in her practice: the difference between being present and quietly trying to get somewhere. It’s easy to miss, but once she sees it, she can’t unsee it. And something about that awareness begins to change how she relates to t ...  Show more

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 3623: Allison Carmen reflects on the quiet power of acceptance, appreciation, and renewal in navigating the emotional weigh ...  Show more

This episode revisits the coaching concept of journey thinking and why it’s especially useful for people with ADHD. Rather than fixating on a distant outcome or an idealized destination, journey thinking asks you to stay on the current “stepping stone,” notice what’s a ...

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 3480: Derek Sivers shares insights on the power of relaxation, revealing how a calm mind leads to better decisions, creativ ...  Show more

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 3766: Marc Chernoff highlights subtle but powerful signs that the people around you may be draining your energy, underminin ...  Show more