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.
The Optimist View: Harnessing your Optimism Through Challenging Times
As many entrepreneurs and small business owners are facing the painful impact of these extraordinary economic times, they are presented with a need to start over. As an entrepreneur myself, I’ve been there. It can be incredibly difficult - especially knowing how to get started. Starting Read More...
Want to exercise more? Try these two research-backed motivation strategies
When it comes to exercise, finding the motivation to start your workout is usually the toughest part. Research published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity has found that when it comes to motivation, two key factors can make a big difference. Using the Read More...
4 ways to alleviate loneliness even when you’re alone
We would love it if all our readers could be in the company of their loved ones this holiday season, but with the coronavirus continuing to surge, we know that’s not exactly a possibility for everyone. That, sadly enough, opens the door to loneliness. While we cannot help you bring the family Read More...
Five ways to support your community during COVID-19
Social distancing is one of the best tools we have for slowing the spread of COVID-19, but isolating at home can leave you feeling helpless in a time of community need. So how can you help your community during the outbreak? Here are five ways to help your community while practicing social Read More...
Why community gardens are perfect for cultivating health in your neighborhood
A community garden does much more than just grow local fruits and vegetables. It also activates a public space where members of the community can gather and form meaningful relationships that contribute to a better life. Whether you want to create a community garden or join, here are a few benefits Read More...
Giving: Safe ways you can continue to give back this holiday season
The holiday season is the time we reflect on how lucky we are to have a roof over our head and food on our table, but it is also a time to think about those who have less than us. As we head deeper into the holiday season, we’re sharing ways you can still safely give back to your community at a Read More...
3 reasons gratitude can help ease stress
There are many steps we can take to prevent anxiety from interfering in our lives. Such steps include physical exercise, getting plenty of sleep, good nutrition, and a strong social support system. But increasingly, research is telling us that gratitude is a strong way to reduce anxiety. With that Read More...
How to reduce food waste this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time for many of us to share an indulgent and delectable meal with our loved ones, but the 200 million pounds of turkey that go to waste after the holiday makes the day a little less delicious. Our Optimist View from last year discussed the critical issue of food waste in more Read More...
Grasping Gratitude: How to benefit from gratitude year-round
Thanksgiving is the time we share what we are grateful for with those around us and spend a bit more time reflecting on it privately. As you read this, perhaps with a belly full of pie, we at The Optimist Daily are reflecting on gratitude as well and how to carry this practice beyond Thanksgiving Read More...
Thankful Thursdays: A note to those who nourish us
As we enjoy our Thanksgiving meals today and nourish our bodies, our Thankful Thursdays prompt focuses on who nourishes our soul and spirit. Who in your life makes you feel fulfilled and cherished? Thankful Thursdays prompt #4: Write a letter of gratitude to the person who nourishes your Read More...