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.
Resilience helps us through hard times. Here’s how to harness it
While we all know people who seem to be handing things amazingly well right now and see the pandemic as an opportunity for growth, many of us are just doing our best to get by. If you fall into the latter category, working to boost your resilience can help you cope with these uncertain times. Read More...
These health tips will help you boost your child’s immune system
During uncertain times, keeping our children safe is our top priority. Among changing routines, questions around the school, and social time, there is one constant that can benefit each child. And that’s a healthy immune system. To help bolster your child’s immune system, integrative M.D. Taz Read More...
These scientists are turning algae into biodegradable flip flops
Flip-flops may seem innocent, but the problem is that this type of footwear is so popular and affordable that it winds up making a significant portion of discarded plastics polluting oceans and seas. That’s not good, especially since they’re typically made with petroleum-based plastics that Read More...
People are turning to livestreams of aquariums to find calmness
Back in 2015, a study conducted by the National Marine Aquarium, the University of Plymouth and the University of Exeter found compelling evidence that “doses” of exposure to underwater settings could have a positive impact on people’s wellbeing. The coronavirus pandemic seems to be a Read More...
Train your brain: 9 ways to improve focus
When working or taking classes from home, it’s easy to find yourself distracted by your phone, pets, or a fridge full of snacks. Training your brain to stay focused will help you remain productive throughout the day and achieve your goals more efficiently. If you’re having a tough time staying Read More...
Oxford doctors conclude honey may be best for treating colds
If mom gave you honey as a child whenever you had a cold, turns out she was very right in doing so. According to a new review of research published by Oxford doctors, honey’s antimicrobial properties allowed it to outperform the standard of care when addressing symptoms and reducing a cough's Read More...
USPS delays cutbacks until after November’s election
We recently shared an article about how you can help save the US Postal Service. From grandma’s birthday cards to the integrity and safety of our elections, the USPS is a critical public service which we all rely on. Thanks to the activism and action of thousands of Americans, Postmaster General Read More...
How to be a more humble person
Humility has long been an ancient virtue to be praised, but in the age of social media, the trait is often overlooked and devalued. However, recent scientific research has begun to reveal what our ancestors already knew—that humility has the transformative power to change people’s lives, Read More...
5 ways parents can make room for joy in these difficult times
Finding time for joy is already difficult for parents, but recent times have made things even tougher for those with kids. The new responsibility of supplemental (or sole) educator has eaten up much of parents’ time as well as added a layer of stress and anxiety on top of the plethora of things Read More...
How to overcome laziness in your life
You may be an intelligent soul, but if you’re also inherently lazy, it can be a major obstacle to achieving what you really want in life. So, how do you snap out of laziness and become more diligent? From his decades of experience as a personal coach in the San Francisco Bay Area, Marty Remko, Read More...