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.
Thankful Thursdays: Who makes you laugh and feel at peace?
Research has shown that gratitude promotes new relationships, improves mental and physical health, and boosts self-esteem. Although many of us think about what we are grateful for around the holidays, all too often we let this practice slip during the rest of the year. This is why The Optimist Read More...
Optimist View: A paw-sitive pastime in the strangest year ever
During the pandemic, some members of our team ambitiously started home gardens and experimented with virtual dance classes. Others fervently baked sourdough bread and some even adopted new furry friends to keep them company. One of our Emissaries also brought some new four-legged friends into Read More...
How to naturally lower your blood pressure
Blood pressure refers to the pressure put on your arterial walls when the heart beats and pushes blood through your arteries. It’s a vital part of the equation when it comes to living, but when blood pressure is too high, it can lead to serious health complications. In fact, uncontrolled high Read More...
6 ways to thrive when everything feels negative
You have probably noticed that when you’re in a negative mood, it hinders your ability to focus and makes it painfully difficult to be helpful to others. Fortunately, there is a productive way to counter those effects. It’s called thriving — the psychological state in which people experience Read More...
Calm your election stress with this simple breathing exercise
If the elections have you feeling anxious, we have a simple yet powerful way to feel calmer: intentional breathing. Most of us don’t pay much attention to how we breathe, because it happens automatically, but the fact of the matter is that we should be more mindful of how we breathe. As James Read More...
Make your bathroom more sustainable with these 9 small changes
We recently shared a guide to making your kitchen more sustainable. Now, we bring you the bathroom edition with 9 changes to make your bathroom routine more sustainable. Get a bamboo toothbrush. These plastic-free alternatives let you clean your pearly whites without dirtying the planet. Read More...
5 Morning stretches you can do before you even get out of bed
What is your morning routine looking like these days? If you’re waking up tense, some morning stretches can be the perfect solution for starting your day with more flexibility and stability. Here are five great stretches that you can do before you even get out of bed! Twist. This is a Read More...
Can you “sweat out” a cold? Here’s what the experts say
Chances are someone has told you that you can reduce the length of a cold by “sweating it out,” but how accurate is this advice? Is it actually possible to sweat out a cold? And is it safe? According to family medicine physician David Cutler, M.D., the short answer is no. No matter how much Read More...
3 lifestyle hacks to help you become a little happier
There is no one path to finding happiness, but there are some lifestyle changes you can make to become more receptive to happiness. Without further ado, here are 3 lifestyle hacks that may lead to a happier you. Rise earlier In his new book, Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Read More...
Nonprofit ramps up efforts to help lonely seniors adopt pets
Alongside companionship, owning a pet has long been associated with a wide range of health benefits. Take a recent study, for example, which found that pet owners have experienced significantly lower levels of stress and loneliness during COVID-19 lockdowns. When it comes to the elderly, having a Read More...