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.
7 ways to make the most out of your almost empty condiment jars
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM We are all familiar with the dilemma of what to do with an almost empty condiment jar. What’s left at the bottom and along the sides of the jar isn’t enough to do anything substantial with, but the contents are just enough so that disposing of it would Read More...
The Optimist View: Spring into Solutions
“Nature gives to every time and season some beauties of its own.” - Charles Dickens BY AMELIA BUCKLEY Stepping out of my house last week I was greeted with the ambrosial smell of blooming jasmine - a sure sign that spring had sprung in my little neighborhood. I spent an extra minute in Read More...
Three strategies for buying clothes eco-consciously
As the public becomes less ignorant of the fashion industry’s enormous environmental impact, more consumers are aspiring to change old and unsustainable shopping habits. The fashion industry is responsible for a significant chunk of global carbon emissions and accounts for 20 to 35 percent of Read More...
4 ways to keep your eyesight in tip-top shape
If you have perfect vision, you probably don’t worry too much about eye health. The reality, however, is that vision impairment can happen to anyone at any age. In fact, approximately 12 million people over the age of 40 in America have some level of vision impairment, according to the Centers Read More...
A net zero America would boost GDP by $1 trillion
Reaching net-zero emissions is critical for mitigating further damage from climate change on our planet, and while the planetary survival motivation alone should push us to achieve this goal, a new report has detailed the immense economic benefits that would also accompany this transition. A Read More...
8 tricks to avoid sleepless nights
Sometimes we get woken up in the middle of the night for a moment, only to fall back into our slumber effortlessly. But other times that little wake-up can keep you up all night rolling around in bed till the wee hours of the morning. If you find yourself feeling sleepless at night, try out Read More...
What’s healthier? Toasted or untoasted bread?
Choosing to toast bread is typically a matter of taste and texture, but did you know that toasting (and dehydrating) your bread might actually be associated with a couple of potential health benefits? It’s true, although the answer is not as simple as that. To understand what happens to your Read More...
How to create a culture of gratitude
The world let out a collective sigh of relief when the clock struck midnight on the first of January this year, and we were finally rid of 2020, the year that took an unexpected turn to disappointment, missed milestones, social aggravation, and restrictions on a global level. But even though 2020 Read More...
The mental health benefits of raising the minimum wage
Back in November, we shared how Florida increased its minimum wage to $15 an hour. Now, the same minimum wage is being considered on the federal level. Breaking down the impacts of this change is beneficial for understanding why it is a solution. In addition to lower rates of poverty and higher Read More...
Green routine: Try these 5 sustainable toilet paper brands
Did you know it takes 37 gallons of water to make a single roll of toilet paper? There’s a reason why many other countries rely on bidets for bathroom hygiene. While Americans may scoff at the idea, we must admit our bathroom routines could use a sustainable upgrade. If you’re not ready to Read More...