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.
Working remotely? Here’s how to stay virtually connected on your own terms
When Chuck Swoboda retired from the Cree after 16 years as CEO, he realized he had a problem: he had become addicted to connectivity. He had always embraced the constant flow of communication afforded by new technologies, but was starting to realize that he didn’t have control of the Read More...
Spain is on the verge of implementing a basic income program
The coronavirus has prompted governments around the world to think of ways to pandemic-proof the world. One of the main ideas that is gaining traction is universal basic income (UBI), something we’ve written quite a few stories about (see here and here). If you’re not familiar with UBI, Read More...
How to use stress hormones to your advantage
When we are stressed, our bodies’ natural response is to create stress hormones. This is the feeling you get when you enter a big interview, before you give an important speech, or have to have a difficult conversation with your boss. People in high stakes jobs, like professional athletes and Read More...
Add these foods to your diet to give your digestive system a boost
Here's the deal: Everything you eat, whether it's a cheeseburger or salad, takes your body a certain amount of energy to digest. Since we're all eating three (or more!) times daily, one of the easiest things you can do to kick up your digestive system and massively take the burden off your body's Read More...
Having trouble sleeping? Try one of these eight strategies for better rest
Stress is one of the biggest factors that inhibit healthy sleep patterns. Managing a new schedule under anxious conditions can make life feel a little upside down right now. If you’re having trouble sleeping, you’re definitely not alone. One study by the CDC found that one-third of Americans Read More...
An easy method for making your own baking yeast at home
Did you know can make your own baking yeast at home in your own kitchen with ingredients you probably already have on hand? We call bread made with wild homemade yeast “sourdough,” but this at-home version isn’t just for tangy bread. It can be substituted in for packet yeast in pretty much Read More...
Six ways to boost personal productivity
Struggling with productivity? If you’re finding yourself procrastinating, a classic to-to list may not cut it for getting back on track to achieving your goals. Try one of these 6 techniques to more effectively boost your productivity. Personal mission statement. These aren’t just for Read More...
Create the ultimate post-COVID-19 bucket list with these travel books
COVID-19 has brought global travel to a grinding halt, but this doesn’t mean you can’t start brainstorming and researching your next dream destination. Reading travel books can help you learn valuable information about potential destinations and satisfy your wanderlust. Here are eight great Read More...
How to tap into your creativity during quarantine
If you’re feeling anxious, agitated, or even a bit bored during quarantine, creativity is a great outlet for an escape. Tapping into your creative side will let you explore new hobbies and feel more engaged without leaving your home. So how can you stimulate your creativity? We have some Read More...
OPTIMIST VIEW: Quarantined in Costa Rica
"The absurdity (and the beauty) of this moment, is palpable" The newspapers today read like a Gabriel García Márquez novel: the stories seem completely unreal, and yet, we are obliged to believe them. The question on every mind, “Is this really happening, or am I going crazy?” The Read More...