Mental Health
Here you can read the latest news and research studies covering mental health. This is also the place to find out about different strategies on how you can reduce stress and boost happiness, and many other ways to look after your mental wellbeing.
The 3 habits that help superperformers get ahead (and how you can use them too)
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM We all know them: that friend, colleague, or neighbor who somehow manages to squeeze in a long run, clear their inbox, and make headway on a passion project before we’ve even finished our morning coffee. From the outside, it might look effortless. But look Read More...
Reignite your spark: 6 playful ways to channel back-to-school energy as an adult
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Remember the flutter of excitement before the first day of school? The smell of new books, a carefully chosen outfit, and the sense that anything could happen? That back-to-school buzz isn’t just for kids. With a little creativity, you can capture it right Read More...
How pollinator pathways are turning city alleys into thriving insect havens
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM On a warm afternoon in Bristol, an alleyway once known for litter and neglect is now humming with life. Catmint, yarrow, geraniums, and anemones fill the air with color and scent, attracting bumblebees, hoverflies, and ladybirds. “It’s buzzing with Read More...
Why your lunch is making you sleepy (and how to stop the slump)
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM We’ve all been there: One moment, you're riding the lunch-hour high, and the next you're half-asleep at your desk, contemplating a nap under it. Welcome to the dreaded food coma, also known in science-speak as postprandial somnolence. If this Read More...
How to prepare for a hard conversation when you hate conflict
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If your pulse spikes at the infamous words “We need to talk,” you’re not alone. For many people, conflict feels synonymous with shouting, crying, or someone storming off. But as therapist Aparna Sagaram, LMFT, explains, that mindset doesn’t serve us Read More...
Monotasking is the mental reset your brain has been waiting for
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM You’ve likely been there: toggling between Slack, Zoom, lunch, and a dozen browser tabs. Or maybe you’ve caught yourself scrolling through your phone, half-watching TV, and barely listening to your partner speak. In a world that celebrates productivity, Read More...
How to build a one-minute daily health check-in that actually sticks
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Life often runs at full speed, and our own well-being can get lost in the shuffle. A daily check-in, even one that takes just a minute, creates a pause to reconnect with yourself. Think of it as a daily reset button that will help you notice how you feel, Read More...
Why spending time in nature boosts brain health, according to a neuroscientist
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If you’ve ever stepped outside for a walk and returned feeling calmer, clearer, or more like yourself, you’re not imagining things. Nature has a real, measurable effect on your brain, and a growing field of research is revealing just how powerful that Read More...
How to beat the Sunday scaries and reclaim your weekend peace
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM It’s Sunday evening. The sun is setting, your laundry’s (mostly) done, and suddenly your stomach sinks like you forgot to study for a test. Sound familiar? That creeping dread you feel as Monday approaches has a name: the Sunday scaries. And while the Read More...
5 simple morning habits minimalists swear by to keep their homes clutter-free
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM There’s something deeply comforting about walking through the door after a long day and finding a tidy, calm space waiting for you. While major clean-outs can be cathartic, minimalists know that the real magic happens in the little things. It’s all about Read More...