# 4068: Are You Too Focused On The Things That Bother You? By Allison Carmen on Positive Perspective

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Podcast: [Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement](https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-living-daily-personal-development-and-self-improvement-217043)
Published: 2026-06-30T07:00:00+00:00
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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 4068: Allison Carmen explores how focusing on minor frustrations can cause us to overlook the beauty, opportunities, and positive experiences already present in our lives. Through relatable personal stories and practical examples, she demonstrates how shifting attention toward curiosity and appreciation can improve mood, perspective, and daily well-being. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://www.allisoncarmen.com/are-you-too-focused-on-the-things-that-bother-you/ Quotes to ponder: "It is truly amazing how much joy and possibility you can add to your life when you shift your mindset to see all that is beautiful or interesting." "Sometimes we get stuck on the one thing a person said that caused hurt and forget everything they said that was positive." "We can harp on things about them that upset or aggravate us or search for the good stuff too." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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