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 improve your finances even in challenging times
We're always on the hunt for great solutions that address personal financial health. As the economic aftermath of the pandemic (and now inflation) continues to affect our lives, we’ve got some more tips on improving your financial stability during challenging times. Be intentional Hit the Read More...
The Optimist View: Chaos as a catalyst for breakthroughs in medicine
"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes." - Marcel Proust BY: Amelia Buckley Among other threadbare patches in the social fabric, the pandemic has exposed the shortfalls in public health funding that have plagued many countries for years. Read More...
How the US Treasury can promote a greener economic future
As the new U.S. Treasury secretary, Janet Yellen will have to navigate the US economy not only through the devastation of the pandemic, but also towards a more sustainable future. Rachel Kyte, Dean of the Fletcher School at Tufts University and former World Bank vice president, has shared key areas Read More...
3 Easy-to-implement ways to support your kids’ immune systems
As a parent, there are a few simple changes you can make to your child’s daily regimen that can do wonders in boosting their immune resilience. At a time where immunity has never seemed so important, here are three immunity-boosting lifestyle interventions you can make that board-certified Read More...
French central bank to drop coal and limit oil and gas in portfolio
The French central bank is looking towards a greener future with the announcement that it will divest from coal and limit gas and oil investments in its portfolio by 2024. The Bank of France, which manages 22 billion euros, will no longer invest in companies that generate more than 2 percent Read More...
Sitting too much? Here are 3 ways to move more while working from home
The office job has long caused many people to live a sedentary life, but in the remote working era, more people are spending more of their waking hours sitting than ever before. Without the daily commute to work or the walk around town to find a good place to eat lunch, it’s easy for people to go Read More...
This smart pot tells you exactly how much water and light your plants need
If you’re the type who loves sharing their home with plants, there probably was a time when you’ve found yourself with a struggling green companion, and couldn’t necessarily tell what the exact problem was. Was it too much water? Or too much sun? Was the relative humidity too high? Or was the Read More...
3 Ways to be more confident heading into your next interview
OK. You have found a job you actually want to do and have landed an interview. Great job. Now comes the challenging part: showing your potential employer that you are fit for the job. Going into an interview can be a nerve-wracking experience, but if you follow these three tips, you’ll be sure to Read More...
Luis Martinez will inspire you to travel the world without leaving home
Luis Martinez has written over 3,000 vivid poems describing beautiful places all around the world, but he has one characteristic that makes him stand out from other travel writers. He has never left his home country of Cuba. Martinez has worked as a bus porter in the Cuban city of Trinidad for Read More...
The Optimist View: Reflections on activism from Gwendolyn Zoharah Simmons
“If we merge mercy with might, and might with right, then love becomes our legacy and change our children's birthright.” - Amanda Gorman BY: AMELIA BUCKLEY As we celebrated the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this week, many Americans contemplated the profound impact of his Read More...