Why "Calm Down" Never Works

A simple encounter with a rose sends Rosie into a deeper reflection about enthusiasm, attachment, and the ways we sometimes overreach for the things we love. What if care isn't about doing more, but learning when to soften our grip? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho ...  Show more

We've all had moments when a small inconvenience sparks a surprisingly big reaction. Rosie explores the subtle signals that often appear before frustration boils over, and why paying attention early can change the course of an entire day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m ...  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

This is a power-up (shorter) episode for anyone who has been living in a purely reactive state where they are going through the motions/dealing with thousands of to-do’s. It’s really easy to forget what is good and fun in your life and with that, we start expecting/seeing only th ...  Show more