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.
This Washington town created its own currency to help locals get by
During the darkest days of the Great Depression, the logging city of Tenino, Washington, created a complimentary wooden currency to help locals survive the economic crisis. Now, almost 90 years later, the town is once again “printing money” on postcard-sized sheets of maple to help locals Read More...
Even if small talk is superficial, science says it’s beneficial at work
We often think of small talk at work as superficial and inconsequential, but a new study challenges this view. In fact, a new study found that the trivial, non-work related conversations we have with colleagues are more beneficial than we give them credit for. Promoting well-being: To measure the Read More...
The Optimist View: Climate Anxiety Webinar, background and resources
“You can’t really get to the solution, the focus, until you acknowledge people’s anxieties and their ambivalence.” -Dr. Renée Lertzman In January of this year, The Optimist Daily, along with our publishing partner The World Business Academy, got the chance to apply for a grant from Read More...
Recycled cotton-based clothing is very tricky, but that’s about to change
The waste generated by the fashion and clothing industry is massive, and not just because of the items that are worn a few times before being discarded in favor of the latest trends. Recycling clothing made from cotton is tricky business, meaning pieces like jeans and shirts often become rags Read More...
8 ways you can strengthen your immune system by staying calm
Much of the news about precautionary measures against the virus focus on washing your hands, using sanitizers, and physical distancing, but it often overlooks another important part of staying healthy - boosting your own immune system. One way to strengthen the immune system is by managing any Read More...
Beirut explosion: 4 things you can do to help the people of Lebanon
At the Optimist Daily, we believe there is always something we can do to help those in need—even if those who need help most are across the world. If you weren’t already aware, the Lebanese capital of Beirut was devastated by a massive explosion that occurred in the city’s port warehouse Read More...
Stranded sailors saved after writing giant SOS in the sand
Watch any film about surviving on a deserted island, and they’ll probably draw the letters “SOS” in a big font on the sand. Many people believe the letters stand for "Save Our Souls" or "Save Our Ship,” but in reality, SOS is just a distinctive Morse code sequence that is not an Read More...
How to cope better with the uncertainty of Covid-19
This year, we are all poised on a massive professional threshold, waiting to see what a “return to work” actually looks like. Our daily habits and routines have all gone out the window. We’re left in a sort of limbo, fretting over how long it will last and what will come next. A time of Read More...
Eat these foods to boost your skin’s natural sun defense
When it comes to protecting your skin from the sun, diet plays a bigger role than you might think. Of course, minimizing your exposure to UV rays, a proven carcinogen, is a wise idea, especially considering that skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. Yet by chomping on plants, Read More...
Deepak Chopra: This is how to set your intentions
Intentions have an incredible ability to shape the way we live our lives. In fact, according to ancient Indian wisdom, our destinies are ultimately shaped by our deepest intentions and desires. To better understand their role and how they are formed, Deepak Chopra makes the beautiful analogy Read More...