The Optimist View: Harnessing your Optimism Through Challenging Times
As many entrepreneurs and small business owners are facing the painful impact of these extraordinary economic times, they are presented with a need to start over. As an entrepreneur myself, I’ve been there. It can be incredibly difficult - especially knowing how to get started. Starting Read More...
November 30, 2020
Today Kristy and Amelia share urban development stories about a mental health task force in Anchorage and AI technology directing tree planting in Los Angeles. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
November 30, 2020
Today Kristy and Amelia share urban development stories about a mental health task force in Anchorage and AI technology directing tree planting in Los Angeles. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
November 30, 2020
Today Kristy and Amelia share urban development stories about a mental health task force in Anchorage and AI technology directing tree planting in Los Angeles. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
November 30, 2020
Today Kristy and Amelia share urban development stories about a mental health task force in Anchorage and AI technology directing tree planting in Los Angeles. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
Cook-from-home kits let you recreate your favorite meal
One of the downsides of quarantine life is missing out on your favorite restaurant’s delicious meals--unless they deliver. And even if they do deliver, the food isn't guaranteed to be as fresh as in the restaurant. To allow people the chance to enjoy their favorite foods again, Read More...
Anchorage introduces team of mental health first responders
Starting next year in Anchorage, Alaska, a new team of mental health first responders will replace police for emergency calls for someone with a mental health issue. The Mobile Crisis Team is funded by a new local alcohol tax and the team is trained to be dispatched to situations police do not have Read More...
Want to exercise more? Try these two research-backed motivation strategies
When it comes to exercise, finding the motivation to start your workout is usually the toughest part. Research published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity has found that when it comes to motivation, two key factors can make a big difference. Using the Read More...
Communities are filling little free libraries with critical supplies during COVID-19
Little free libraries gained popularity around 2010 as local sources for book sharing. Now, these mini-libraries that are tucked into many neighborhoods are getting new life as sources for supplies during COVID-19. The official Little Free Libraries program started in 2009, and now, in Read More...
Five ways to support your community during COVID-19
Social distancing is one of the best tools we have for slowing the spread of COVID-19, but isolating at home can leave you feeling helpless in a time of community need. So how can you help your community during the outbreak? Here are five ways to help your community while practicing social Read More...