{"podcast":{"title":"Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement","slug":"optimal-living-daily-personal-development-and-self-improvement-217043","podcast_index_feed_id":217043,"rss_url":"https://rss.pdrl.fm/a95032/feeds.megaphone.fm/OLD5345909472","website_url":"https://oldpodcast.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/6fb682f0-2003-11ec-83c0-17f79b1a801b/image/OLD-Cover-Living-3000.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Optimal Living Daily LLC","episode_count":4097,"summary":"Join award-winning audiobook narrator Justin Malik in this personal growth accelerator, delivering bite-sized episodes each day that are rich with wisdom and practical advice. Optimal Living Daily features a carefully selected mix of articles from some of the most influential voices in self-help, covering topics like minimalism, productivity, mental health, and personal development. Each episode is thoughtfully narrated to not only inform but also inspire you to make meaningful changes in your life. Whether you're seeking motivation, clarity, or strategies to enhance your daily life, Optimal Living Daily is your go-to source for personal development. It’s not just a podcast; it’s a daily habit that empowers you to live your best life, one insightful and uplifting episode at a time. Dive into episodes that cover the essence of self-help, minimalism, and self-improvement, offering actionable steps to foster personal development. This podcast is designed for those passionate about personal development and minimalism, looking to integrate self-help strategies and self-improvement techniques into their daily routines. By focusing on personal development, each episode provides you with…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-26T06:19:57.291027+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-living-daily-personal-development-and-self-improvement-217043"},"episode":{"title":"4068: Are You Too Focused On The Things That Bother You? By Allison Carmen on Positive Perspective","slug":"4068-are-you-too-focused-on-the-things-that-bother-you-by-allison-carmen-on-positive-perspective","published_at":"2026-06-30T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-living-daily-personal-development-and-self-improvement-217043/4068-are-you-too-focused-on-the-things-that-bother-you-by-allison-carmen-on-positive-perspective","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-living-daily-personal-development-and-self-improvement-217043","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD1401622472.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD1401622472.mp3","summary":"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","meta_description":"Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":505,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/optimal-living-daily-personal-development-and-self-improvement-217043/episodes/4068-are-you-too-focused-on-the-things-that-bother-you-by-allison-carmen-on-positive-perspective/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-living-daily-personal-development-and-self-improvement-217043/4068-are-you-too-focused-on-the-things-that-bother-you-by-allison-carmen-on-positive-perspective.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}