Teaching & Learning
Education propels change. Stay up to date on the latest educational developments near you and around the world from preschool to post-grad. Here, you'll find out why equitable quality education is essential for fostering healthy and resilient societies.
3 Ways to speak up at work when you’re naturally introverted
We recently provided our Optimist Daily readers with a guide on 'How to boost your confidence as an introvert' that was a big hit. So, here's another article for all you introverts out there focussing on work-life. There are distinct benefits to being both an extrovert and an introvert. But Read More...
All Colgate products will be 100% recyclable by next year
Some form of toothpaste is necessary for keeping our teeth clean and healthy, however, toothpaste in its most common packaging—the tube—does not do the same for our environment. Toothpaste tubes, like so many other items, are notoriously difficult to recycle. This is due to the mix of Read More...
Avoid these 10 irritating business buzzwords in your next work email
Here on The Optimist Daily, we share a lot of stories about the weight of words and how much they matter (our articles on Wordle and the man in India fighting to stop sexist swearing are great examples to check out). Plus, with the rise of remote work over the course of the pandemic, so many more Read More...
Why it’s important to celebrate small victories in the workplace
Hopefully, we are coming out of the worst of the pandemic. This readjustment period to get ourselves back to our ordinary lives is a difficult task for everyone, especially if you have to lead this effort. Increased pressure and anxiety from external factors can inevitably leak into the workplace Read More...
Finding the courage to be confident: A peek inside "Dare to Own You"
"Just because you have a voice and can speak, does not necessarily mean you are being heard; find your voice." - Liz Brunner In 2021 people were quitting their jobs at an unprecedented rate. The media had fun creating phrases like "the Great Resignation" and "the Big Quit" to characterize the Read More...
5 Surprising myths about vitamin D
In the article we wrote about the telltale signs that your body needs more vitamin D, we pointed out that around 42 percent of Americans meet the criteria for clinical vitamin D insufficiency. With such a significant portion of the population not getting enough of this important vitamin, it’s not Read More...
High-schooler presents first student-written bill for UK climate education
Youth climate activist Scarlett Westbrook decided that she was fed up with the lack of formal education UK students receive on the devastating climate crisis. At one point during a geography exam, she was even asked to list the benefits of climate change — and while this was disappointing, she Read More...
Doctors in Nepal trial potentially revolutionary leprosy treatment
High up in the mountain ranges of Nepal, a bit south of Kathmandu, doctors at the Anandaban leprosy hospital are trialing a new treatment for skin wounds that could be revolutionary for millions of patients around the world. The study, which is led by the University of Birmingham and funded by Read More...
Make your green thumb even greener by cultivating a zero-waste garden
If the thought that’s keeping you warm through these winter months is looking forward to getting back into your garden, you're surely not alone. We’ve shared many stories that tout the benefits of gardening, not only for the gardeners’ overall health but for the health of our natural Read More...
Here are 6 ways to become more self-curious
If we want to fulfill any of the goals we set for ourselves at the start of a year, the first step is to develop a strong sense of self-awareness. To do this, you need to cultivate a sense of self-curiosity so you gain the self-awareness you need to actually move forward and achieve the things you Read More...