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 cut grocery bills and waste less: 9 clever, planet-friendly hacks
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM We all know that grocery prices are currently astronomical. Now pair that with another stat: the U.S. Department of Agriculture says 30 to 40 percent of food ends up in landfills, producing methane, a greenhouse gas even more potent than carbon dioxide. Read More...
Ancient conch blowing practice shows promise for easing sleep apnea symptoms
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM An ancient breathing practice involving conch shells could help ease the symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition affecting millions in the UK, new research suggests. Known as conch blowing or shankh blowing, the ritual involves a deep Read More...
5 avoidable injuries that send people to the ER (and how to stay out of trouble)
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM ER visits aren’t always the result of dramatic car crashes or exotic animal bites. Sometimes it’s just you, your kitchen, and an innocent-looking avocado conspiring to ruin your Tuesday. According to ER doctors, a huge portion of emergency room injuries Read More...
Back-to-school shopping without the meltdown: How to keep trends and budgets in check
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM For parents of tweens and teens, August often brings the same showdown: a wish list brimming with the latest must-have styles and a budget that’s not budging. That Stanley cup your kid swears will change their life? The wide-leg jeans that cost more than Read More...
Monotasking is the mental reset your brain has been waiting for
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM You’ve likely been there: toggling between Slack, Zoom, lunch, and a dozen browser tabs. Or maybe you’ve caught yourself scrolling through your phone, half-watching TV, and barely listening to your partner speak. In a world that celebrates productivity, Read More...
7 creative ways to repurpose your old sleeping bag before tossing it
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Camping season is wrapping up, and as you unpack from one last weekend in the woods, you might find yourself eyeing a well-loved, slightly tattered sleeping bag. Maybe it’s ripped, faded, or just not as cozy as it used to be. But before you throw it away, Read More...
How to build a one-minute daily health check-in that actually sticks
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Life often runs at full speed, and our own well-being can get lost in the shuffle. A daily check-in, even one that takes just a minute, creates a pause to reconnect with yourself. Think of it as a daily reset button that will help you notice how you feel, Read More...
First hormone-free male birth control pill shown safe in early trial
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM For decades, the burden of birth control has largely fallen on women. Pills, implants, IUDs, injections; the options are many, but they all target the female reproductive system. Meanwhile, male contraceptives have remained stuck in the basics: condoms or Read More...
Why spending time in nature boosts brain health, according to a neuroscientist
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If you’ve ever stepped outside for a walk and returned feeling calmer, clearer, or more like yourself, you’re not imagining things. Nature has a real, measurable effect on your brain, and a growing field of research is revealing just how powerful that Read More...
How to beat the Sunday scaries and reclaim your weekend peace
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM It’s Sunday evening. The sun is setting, your laundry’s (mostly) done, and suddenly your stomach sinks like you forgot to study for a test. Sound familiar? That creeping dread you feel as Monday approaches has a name: the Sunday scaries. And while the Read More...