The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News

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Australia sets a new renewable energy record, with rooftop solar leading the way

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM On Saturday, September 22, solar and wind met 80.4 percent of demand on Australia's national electricity market, with ...

How to quiet performance anxiety, according to sport psychology

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM You know that moment. The job interview is starting in 30 seconds, and your brain decides now is ...

Helping the environment and fertilizing crops by upcycling pee

Here’s something you probably never thought you’d hear: the price of urine per 25 liters has risen from $1 to $6 since the start ...

6 ways to have a positive impact while holiday shopping this year

Making sure your practices align with your values can be tricky all year round, but this is especially true during the holiday season. Here ...

Struggling to maintain your appetite in the face of excessive stress? These 3...

Stress can harm your appetite, making it difficult to find the motivation to eat—even when your stomach is empty and rumbling. Stress, whether caused ...