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.
Summer hair care made simple: 11 natural ways to protect your locks
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Summer is the perfect time to loosen up and let your natural hair texture take the spotlight. Ditch the high-maintenance routines and focus on keeping your hair strong, soft, and sun-safe. With a few mindful tweaks, you can keep your locks looking lovely Read More...
25 easy and effective ways to help protect insects—starting today
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Insects are facing a crisis. Their populations are dropping at alarming rates, even in pristine nature reserves. That’s bad news not only for bugs but also for the birds, bats, amphibians, and ecosystems that depend on them. The good news is that you can Read More...
How to soothe a sunburn with argan oil
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Suffering from sunburn and just used the last drop of aloe vera gel? Don’t fret—there’s a lesser-known sunburn soothing remedy that you may already have in your cabinet: argan oil. What makes argan oil so great for sunburns? Argan oil, thanks to its Read More...
How nightclub outings help older adults fight loneliness
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM It was after midnight at Mirano, one of Brussels’ iconic nightclubs. The bass pulsed through the air, red lights swept across the floor, and young partygoers sipped drinks under the spinning disco ball. But this night was different. Among the crowd in crop Read More...
Brewing better health: Harvard study explains what coffee has to do with aging well
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Your daily cup of coffee might be doing more than waking you up; it could be helping you age more healthfully. According to a sweeping new study from Harvard University, moderate coffee consumption during midlife is linked to better mental and physical health Read More...
How to be an ally part II: effective allyship
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Continuing the conversation: What effective allyship really looks like Today we are continuing to revisit our 2020 series on allyship. If you caught Part I, you’ll remember we explored the rise of performative allyship: how well-meaning gestures can fall Read More...
How to be an ally part I: performative allyship
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Why we’re revisiting our series on allyship this Pride Month At The Optimist Daily, we believe that allyship is a lifelong practice; one that demands reflection, humility, and, most of all, action. This June, we are celebrating Pride Month but also Read More...
The 9 best beverages to boost hydration this summer, according to dietitians
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM We all know we should drink more water. But what if you're over it? Hydration is essential for everything from brain function to joint health, but that doesn’t mean your only option is to endlessly sip plain old H2O. According to dietitians, there are Read More...
Young adults are the driving force behind hopeful future for a smoke-free America
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Smoking in America is steadily declining, and young adults are at the forefront of this health transformation. A recent study by scientists at the University of California San Diego shows that younger generations are quitting cigarettes faster than ever Read More...
5 subtle signals that make you more trustworthy at work (and beyond)
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Before your credentials or job title even enter the conversation, your brain and body are already working behind the scenes sending and interpreting signals of trust. These subtle cues, often unconscious, can make or break first impressions in the workplace. Read More...