Happy Friday from the Update! We're sharing how a collaborative initiative is making books more widely available to South African children and a pop up racial justice program that just won a MacArthur endowment. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making … [Read more...] about July 30, 2021
Archives for July 2021
InkWell offers workshops for aspiring writers dealing with mental health
Canadian writer Kathy Friedman had been writing creatively ever since she could remember, and she also had a long history of mental health issues. She never thought to put the two together until she attended an event called “Art in Madness” in 2013, which explored the connection … [Read more...] about InkWell offers workshops for aspiring writers dealing with mental health
Handle conflict like a pro with the 20-minute break strategy
Even the strongest relationships have some conflict, and oftentimes, it’s not the conflict itself that threatens a relationship, but rather how individuals deal with conflict when it arises. If you can’t find a healthy way to work out your differences, you’ll end up burnt out and … [Read more...] about Handle conflict like a pro with the 20-minute break strategy
How cities can brace themselves for the rising risk of cyberattacks
Cyber threats are a growing concern among both national and local governments, and unfortunately, old systems with multiple points of entry make most municipalities an easy target. The good news is that some preventative measures can vastly improve the security of both private … [Read more...] about How cities can brace themselves for the rising risk of cyberattacks
Book Dash strives to make books more accessible to South African kids
In a world full of screens, parents may wonder how they can cultivate a healthy love of reading in their children. The answer is to make sure that there are plenty of books at home for your kids to flip through. According to a 20-year study from the University of Nevada, Reno, … [Read more...] about Book Dash strives to make books more accessible to South African kids