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.
4 Tips to avoid burnout and sustain productivity
Experiencing a burst of energy and a period of high production is common when starting a new task or project. Whether it’s the excitement of a new job or the fresh motivation that is sparked by signing up at the gym, at the outset, it's often easier to propel your efforts forward. However, Read More...
Help bolster the UK's beetle populations after a cold and rainy spring
If you’ve ever been to the UK in early June, you’re likely to remember the lovely, temperate weather, high tea in the garden, and perhaps the presence of beetles on the prowl for a mate. June is known as peak beetle season as many species are looking to reproduce. Stag beetles in particular put Read More...
The argument for standardized sustainability labels in fashion
Shopping responsibly is hard. On top of navigating the various certifications and researching brand labor policies and manufacturing practices, there’s the whole greenwashing trend that can make products seem more sustainable than they actually are. All these factors make the whole process so Read More...
3 Strategies to help you reach your post-pandemic goals
As we slowly approach the light at the end of this long and lonely Covid-19 tunnel, we may be compelled to reassess our lives and what we want to do with them. It’s not the new year, but in many ways, summer 2021 feels like a reawakening—a perfect time to set goals. Deciding on what you want to Read More...
Sweet treat! 6 Easy fruits to plant in your garden
Last week we wrote about five of the easiest veggies to grow if you’re new to gardening. This week we’re back with the easy-to-grow fruit edition! When it comes to growing fruit, plenty of water is the key for sweet, juicy flavor so make sure you’ve got effective irrigation set up and get Read More...
3 Therapeutic alliance tips to help you make the most of your session
Investing in therapy sessions is an important step for many to protect and improve their mental health. There are plenty of different methods and styles of therapy, but when choosing the right therapist for you, research shows that developing a strong therapeutic alliance is a more revealing Read More...
6 More ways to use your salad spinner
We all know that salad spinners are effective for drying your greens for a crisp and fresh salad. However, there are six other lesser-known ways you can use it to improve the efficiency of your kitchen. Remove excess moisture from grated potatoes An essential step for hash browns or latkes is Read More...
New to gardening? Try these 5 easy veggies to get you started
Looking to start a garden this year but new to cultivating your own food? Planting a garden can be daunting, but starting with easy crop choices can simplify the process and increase your chances of reaping a rewarding yield during your first season. Today we share five of the easiest plants for Read More...
How to keep your plants alive while you are away
BY THE OPTIMSIT DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Our plant pets are special charms to our living spaces. However, they may need to survive without us for short spans of time as we indulge in leaving town for a few days. Regular watering is one of the major concerns for plant parents when they’re not Read More...
G7 finance ministers meet to support global tax accountability accord
Wealth inequality around the world has increased dramatically since the 1980s with the top one percent owning 40 percent of the world's wealth. In the US, this problem is even more severe with the top 0.1 percent owning more than the bottom 90 percent. This inequality is exacerbated by financial Read More...