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 ditch your social media addiction
Let’s face it: we’re addicted to social media. Its prevalence in everyday life has come to a point where participating in some sort of social media platform is almost necessary to build professional and personal relationships. Social media isn’t an inherently bad thing—it provides a way Read More...
Preparing your pet for your return to the office
While you might be excited about the prospect of returning to the office, your pets most certainly are not. Our furry companions, especially those adopted during the pandemic, are likely going to be anxious about not having you at home all day for the first time in over a year, so we’re sharing a Read More...
Want to go green but feel overwhelmed? There's an app for that
We all want to live more sustainably, but with all the avenues for reducing waste and emissions, it's not always easy to know where to start. New platform BrightAction is here to help you navigate through the mountain of information that is linked to leading a sustainable life and will make Read More...
How to reassess your spending as we return to social activities
Whether you experienced job loss, moved, or used the time to save up for an important purchase, the pandemic influenced personal finances considerably. Now that we’re starting to move back towards a new normal, it’s important to reassess our spending habits to ensure our new way of life is in Read More...
5 strategies to navigate moving back in with your parents
This year has derailed a myriad of plans, professional and otherwise, for countless people. For some, this may mean asking mom and dad for a bit of financial support, or maybe even moving back in with them while things get sorted out. Lynsey Romo, an associate professor of communication at North Read More...
Updated your home? 6 Tips to make your renovation more sustainable
After spending so much time at home over the past year, many people are feeling inspired to improve their spaces with renovations and DIY projects. Sprucing up your home is exciting, but like everything we do, it also has an environmental impact. Today we share six tips from architect Devi Read More...
The Optimist View: Celebrating Mental Health Week
“Promise me you’ll always remember: You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” — Christopher Robin from Winnie the Pooh In the wake of a pandemic which saw increased rates of depression and anxiety, this year’s Mental Health Month feels Read More...
This simple trick can significantly boost your brain health
We have previously shared a few habits you can integrate into your day-to-day life to improve your brain health. Now, we have another simple trick that you can practice to keep your brain sharp. Using your non-dominant hand The trick comes from neuroscientist and author of Biohack Your Brain Read More...
5 Bad habits remote workers tend to form (and how to fix them)
“Going to work” this past year has looked quite different for many of us. In most cases, going to work didn’t require any commuting or even an outfit change. There are many benefits to the shift to remote work, such as the fact that companies don’t have as many overhead costs because Read More...
Afraid your indoor cat is missing out? Here's how to keep them entertained
If you are an indoor cat owner, you may sometimes feel guilty that your cat’s world is so constrained. However, if you are attentive and intentional about giving your furry friend enough stimulation, then your indoor cat will live a life full of entertainment and exercise. Plus, indoor cats Read More...