Sam explains how understanding the emotions behind your habits can make changing them easier. By identifying emotional triggers with curiosity, you can take mindful steps toward creating better habits.
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Nov 25
Let Go of Great Expectations
Especially with young children, we can place pretty big expectations on who or what they’re going to be. But in doing that, we don’t allow people to be who they actually are. Today, instead of trying to anticipate, try experiencing someone as they are in that moment.
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4m 53s
Nov 2023
2988: The Main Reason Changing Your Life is Tough by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Habit Transformation
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Episode 2988:
Leo Babauta explains that the main challenge in changing our lives is our own thinking. We often get in our own way b ... Show More
9m 25s
Jan 2025
3462: Emotional Mastery by Steve Pavlina on How to Cultivate Self-Awareness and Foster Resilience
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Episode 3462:
Steve Pavlina explores the transformative process of emotional mastery, emphasizing how we can shift from being contr ... Show More
11m 51s
Jun 2023
The Real Reason Your Bad Habits Keep Winning
Join Dr. K, a former monk turned psychiatrist, as he reveals the secret to breaking bad habits that monks have mastered! 🧘♂️ Discover how cultivating awareness, rather than relying on willpower, can transform your relationship with habits. 🔄 Explore the neuroscience behind hab ... Show More
14m 38s
Jul 2024
3259: 4 Ways to Be Mindful by Shirley of Daring Living on Mindfulness & Meditation
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Episode 3259:
Shirley from DaringLiving.com offers practical advice on staying present and managing emotions through mindfulness. D ... Show More
9m 39s
Oct 12
3769: Are You Frustrated, Anxious or Angry? Listen Inside, You May Be Tripping! By Ingrid Y. Helander
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 3769: Ingrid Y. Helander explores how frustration, anxiety, and anger often arise when we “trip” over hidden parts of ourse ... Show More
9m 30s
Jul 2025
3671: Sheer Willpower Won't Work. If You Want to Change Your Habits, Try This Instead. by Paula Pant of Afford Anything
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 3671: Paula Pant challenges the myth that willpower is the key to success, revealing how environment, systems, and identity ... Show More
9m 36s
Feb 2025
3480: Relax for the Same Result AND Small Actions Changing Self-Identity by Derek Sivers on Intentional Living
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Episode 3480:
Derek Sivers shares insights on the power of relaxation, revealing how a calm mind leads to better decisions, creativ ... Show More
8m 21s
Oct 9
The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg Summary - Unlock the Secrets of Habit Change for Personal Growth and Business Success!
Free Audiobook / Show notes / Have you ever wondered why some habits seem impossible to break while others can lead to profound personal transformation? In this episode of Best Book Summaries by StoryShots, we dive deep into Charles Duhigg's groundbreaking work, "The Power of Hab ... Show More
29m 23s