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Ep. 593: Ditch Your Storage Unit, Plus How to Start a New Tradition

Stop renting space for stuff you've forgotten. Plus a simple framework for starting a new tradition. Try This at Home: Make a new tradition — Why creating a deliberate, recurring ritual can strengthen relationships and make scheduling easier. [03:24] Happiness Hack: Treat yoursel ... Show More

38m 15s

Jun 29

Little Happier: Why Winston Churchill Used Courteous Speech in a Letter About War

A letter from Churchill demonstrates the value of courtesy, even—or perhaps especially—at moments of highest battle. Connect with Us: Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Website: gretchenrubin.com Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizcraft Learn more about Gretchen's Four Tendencies pers ... Show More

4m 48s

Jun 27

More Happier: Get Better at Socializing & Make the Most of “Halfway Day”

Why summer is the perfect time to revisit your goals for the year. Gretchen and Elizabeth share a hack for making socializing easier. Build Your Social Muscles: The more you socialize, the less mental energy it costs [00:39] Spotlight on a Tool: July 2nd is the halfway point of t ... Show More

29m 12s

Nov 2025

AP 735: How to Heal Anxious Attachment, Rebuild Self-Worth, and Feel Secure from Within || with Trevor Hanson

In today's episode we're covering some deep territory with my returning guest, Trevor Hanson, as we explore anxious attachment. It's crucial to understand how our attachment styles, shaped by our upbringing and personal experiences, influence our daily habits and relationships. L ... Show More

52m 27s

Aug 2025

Tony Robbins: Change Your Body, Change Your Life - The 2-Minute State Change Formula

Quote of the Day: "The most important key to changing your life is to change results, you've got to change behavior. But to change behavior you got to change the emotional state you're in." - Tony RobbinsAudio Source: https://youtu.be/IJrcJUV8d20?si=ZAxDy0IUt50c_UoXIf you enjoyed ... Show More

6m 12s

Sep 2025

2257 | Ed Mylett: “What You Focus On, You Find.”

Ed Mylett reveals why most people stop evolving and how to break free from the limits of your “thermostat identity.” Through a powerful story and practical strategies, he challenges us to continuously grow, elevate our standards, and surround ourselves with higher-level influence ... Show More

15m 5s

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

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

8m 21s

Dec 2024

SPECIAL: How Two Hard-Charging Busy Entrepreneurs Turn Off Their Brains, Meditate, De-Stress, Relax & Raise Kids: Anxiety Hacks & More With Katie Krimitsos

Today I have something a little different for you that I think you’ll love. It’s an interview I did with the incredible Ben Greenfield and I’m sharing it with you here because our conversation was so pure and full of insights on how to navigate the holidays - and your whole life ... Show More

1 h

Dec 2020

The Secrets of the Self: Spiritual Transformation 12/1

Where Life Has Been Going All Along

5m 18s

Jan 2025

I Embrace Growth and Change

This week's mantra is I Embrace Growth and Change. Leaning into the discomfort of change is one of the most challenging—and transformative—things we can do. In this episode of Mantra, we unpack what it really means to embrace uncertainty and turn it into an opportunity for person ... Show More

30m 57s

Oct 2022

Micro Habits That Changed My Life (Part 2)

<p>The little habits you do every day make a difference. In this part two of one of Lily's most popular episodes, she shares more of the small habits that make up her daily life.</p> <p>Listen to <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/48m36ZKdNzreyCAAfUZH7P?si=69b014ea8e3f4bb7 ... Show More

31m 26s

Nov 2025

I Celebrate Small Wins

This week’s mantra is: "I Celebrate Small Wins." Progress isn’t always loud or dramatic, sometimes it looks like quiet steps, steady effort, or simply showing up. This episode explores how to recognize the value in small moments of growth, acknowledge what’s working, and build mo ... Show More

29m 39s

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