Lifestyle
Alongside taking care of other people and the planet, make sure you take good care of yourself. The Lifestyle section at the Optimist Daily has solutions for everyday wellbeing on topics like food, beauty, fashion, and the latest trends. Curious about caring for houseplants, eating plant-based, or parenting tips? It’s all in there.
How to actually feel more positive (without faking it)
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The Optimist Daily team knows better than anyone: between the pressure to “stay positive” and the pull of doomscrolling, finding a realistic middle ground can sometimes feel impossible. We all know that relentless cheeriness isn’t the answer. Neither is Read More...
Tiny seeds, big impact: why chia belongs in your daily diet
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM They may be small, but chia seeds are doing some serious heavy lifting in the world of nutrition. Forget buzzy trends that come and go—these seeds have the science to back up their superfood status, and they’re easier to work into your day than you might Read More...
Are your pillows past their prime? Here’s what the experts say
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM We all have that one pillow—just the right squish, the perfect level of support, the familiar comfort that helps us drift off night after night. But even the most beloved pillow has a shelf life. If you’ve been holding onto yours for years, it might be Read More...
How to remove grass stains from clothes (and save your spring and summer wardrobe)
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Ah, the joys of warmer weather: sunshine, fresh air, and...grass stains. Whether you’ve been stretching on the lawn, tackling yard work, or chasing your kids through the park, chances are a few green streaks have made their way onto your clothes. The good Read More...
Why using your dishwasher is the laziest way to help the planet
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Doing your part for the environment often feels like more work — biking instead of driving, composting scraps, giving up fast fashion. But what if we told you that one of the easiest ways to go green... is to do less? Enter: the dishwasher. Yes, that Read More...
Want to boost your mental health? These free habits pack a serious punch
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Turns out, the best things in life really are free—especially when it comes to your mental health. A new study out of Curtin University in Western Australia ranked everyday activities by how much they improve mental well-being, and spoiler alert: you Read More...
Sorry, not sorry? Science says sincerity is in your syllables
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Finding the right words to say "I’m sorry" can be hard—especially if you want the other person to know you really mean it. Fortunately, new research offers some gentle guidance: if you want to sound more sincere, it might help to use longer Read More...
Is gardening the most underrated workout? The mind-body benefits of one hour in the garden
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Why pay for produce and a gym membership when your backyard (or a community garden) offers both? Gardening might just be the most efficient way to take care of your body, your mind, and the planet—all in one go. Sure, you could hop on a stair machine or Read More...
Feeling checked out? Here’s how to recognize functional freeze and gently move forward
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM You’re up, dressed, answering emails, maybe even making dinner — but something’s off. You feel disconnected, foggy, or emotionally flat. If that rings true, you might be experiencing what mental health professionals call a functional freeze. Unlike Read More...
Is No Mow May helping bees or just overgrown hype? Here’s what the experts say
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Letting your lawn grow wild in May to help bees and other pollinators? That’s the pitch behind No Mow May, a conservation campaign that has bloomed on social media and in neighborhoods across North America. The idea is simple: stop mowing for one month so Read More...