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.
These healthcare workers are getting Red Sox tickets for life
John Krasinski’s “Some Good News” (SGN) has taken the internet by storm with uplifting stories during the COVID-19 pandemic. This week, he was joined by baseball legend David Ortiz to donate a lifetime supply of free Red Sox tickets to the healthcare workers at Boston's Beth Israel Deaconess Read More...
Here's how you can support animals during COVID-19
COVID-19 is forcing many animal shelters and sanctuaries to close their doors, and one upside to being stuck at home is you have more time to help out a furry friend in need! Here are five ways you can help animals during the pandemic. Fostering a pet is a great way to give a home to an animal Read More...
Amsterdam is ditching our broken economic system for the doughnut model
This is one of those stories that you might look back to in a few years and remember as the starting point of a huge change in our world’s history. When we first covered this story years ago, it was already showing tons of promise. So, what are we talking about here? In 2018, we shared a story Read More...
How to make dishwashing a bit less of a drag
Let's be honest, washing dishes is not always the most exciting part of the day we look forward to, but it has to be done. Here are some ideas for making the process of dishwashing a little bit less of a drag. Add a smell-good element: Before you start washing, add five drops of the essential oil Read More...
Landlord cancels rent for 3 months and tells tenants to spend money locally
Although the coronavirus pandemic threw most of us into more than thorny life situations, it’s was incredible to see the powerful acts of shared humanity coming from unlikely heroes. An example of this came from New Jersey, where landlord David Placek, cancelled his tenants rent for three months. Read More...
3 simple ways to free up extra cash during the pandemic
Meet Justin and Kaisorn McCurry, a married couple who live in North Carolina with their three kids. The duo managed to save over $1 million in 10 years by consistently banking 70% of their income. Today, they’re here to provide 3 of their money-saving strategies to help you free up some extra Read More...
Building lean muscle does wonders for your body. Here’s how to do it
Regardless of whether you call it strength, resistance, or weight training, anybody can benefit from gaining muscle. A strong core and limbs can help you avoid falling or make lugging groceries up the stairs easier. Then there’s the added bonus of a leaner composition and weight loss if that’s Read More...
OPTIMIST VIEW: Snapshots of Life in a Time of Coronavirus
BY KRISTY JANSEN AND AMELIA BUCKLEY KRISTY: Last Saturday I ventured out to the local Costco. My household was down to our last few rolls of toilet paper, and my 75 year old mother’s household - where she’s been in self-protective isolation with her two 70+ housemates for the past month - Read More...
You probably already have supplies on hand to make these natural egg dyes
Although Easter might look very different for many families this year, you can still celebrate the holiday from the comfort of your home. If you choose to take on some creative egg dying projects, COVID-19 may impact your access to egg dye. Here are some ways to make dye naturally at home with Read More...
NZ Prime Minister assures children Easter Bunny is an essential worker
Amidst the anxiety and uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is assuring children across the country that the Easter Bunny is an essential worker and will be able to continue egg distribution on schedule this Sunday. The response came after reports Read More...