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.
Five ways our brains benefit from a simple walk
Walking is an often-underrated form of exercise, but with the pandemic seriously limiting the activities made available to us, we have gained a renewed appreciation for simply going on a walk. These days, few things require such minimal effort yet reap so many benefits. Walking improves sleep Read More...
70-year-old grandfather becomes oldest person to row across the Atlantic
A grandfather has become the oldest person to single-handedly row 3,000 miles over the Atlantic Ocean, raising more than £640,000 for Alzheimer’s research. Seventy-year-old Frank Rothwell set off from Canary Island La Gomera on December 12th and crossed the finish line in Antigua in the Read More...
Why it’s even more essential to stay hydrated during the winter
You won’t go a day in the hot summertime without someone reminding you to stay hydrated, but where’s that same caution in the wintertime? After all, the combination of colder weather, more dry air, and indoor heat actually create a condition in which people are chronically dehydrated. In Read More...
5 Signs it’s time to take a day off from your workout routine
Many of us take advantage of the new year as a time to institute a healthy exercise routine, but while exercise is good for us, it is possible to overdo it. Overtraining doesn’t give your body enough time to rest and recover and can lead to injuries, burnout, and can actually inhibit your Read More...
Celebrate Black History Month with these great reads
Earlier this week we shared some tips for reading more this year. If you’re looking for page turners that also honor Black History Month, look no further! We’ve got a list of great Black History Month reads from novels to nonfiction and everything in between. The Warmth of Other Suns by Read More...
4 ways to support your child’s mental health during the pandemic
Parents and families with school-aged children continue to face trying circumstances due to the pandemic. Where in-person schooling is not available, parents and guardians can struggle with their child’s restricted environment and may feel unequipped to support their learning and social Read More...
Nike’s new sneaker is designed specially for people with disabilities
Nike’s latest sneaker, the Nike Go FlyEase, has the same flashy colors and unique design as many of its other shoes, but with an accessible twist. The new shoe has an “easy on, easy off” hands-free design, making it accommodating for a wider range of customers. The shoe was in part Read More...
The Optimist View: the Healing Power of Food
“Good nutrition creates health in all areas of our existence.” - T. Colin Campbell By Kristy Jansen Even if you’re not a fan of American football, the massive spectacle of the championship game has become a singular event that rivals only Thanksgiving as the most American of traditions. Read More...
This technique will help you read more books this year
Do you want to read more, but feel like you never have enough time? If so, writers Mortimer J. Adler and Charles Van Doren of the classic guide How to Read a Book have a solution for you: Skim reading. Adler and Van Doren say there’s no need to read an entire book since most of them aren’t Read More...
How to stay engaged in an overwhelming world
For many, the past year has felt like a balancing act. Staying healthy, focusing at work, and managing complex family dynamics in the midst of a global pandemic and political unrest is no easy feat. We’ve devoted extra time to stories on self-care, and fortunately, there are many strategies for Read More...