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 Canadian didn’t want to fly from Germany to Canada—so he took a cargo ship
When Will Vibert’s European work visa was closing in on its expiration date, the Canadian was reluctant to travel back to Vancouver via plane. Vibert had been confronted by the flight shaming campaigns that had shone a harsh light on the climate impact of air travel, and like so many of his Read More...
The ultimate guide to getting rid of your old stuff responsibly
Great. You went all Marie Kondo on your house and now you have a bunch of stuff you want to get rid of. Dumping it in the trash is definitely not an option, so what can you do? Here you’ll find some tips for properly disposing of items that people commonly try to get rid of. Tech If you have Read More...
Healthy eating tips from those who travel frequently for work
If you’re someone who travels a lot for work, you may feel like being constantly on the move is disruptive to your eating habits and nutrition goals. Fear not, it’s possible to maintain your busy travel schedule and healthy eating habits! Here are tips from active professionals for eating Read More...
Amsterdam is offering a ‘new start’ to young people in debt
In a vow to help young Amsterdammers, the city of Amsterdam is taking over the debt of young adults who are struggling to get into work or education. This action was taken to directly confront the growth in borrowing among young dutch adults - more than a third of Amsterdammers aged between 18 and Read More...
This is how your body benefits from 30 days without alcohol
Taking a break from alcohol certainly has its benefits, but do you know specifically what happens to your body when you cut out alcohol for 30 days? The answer is a multi-faceted one, a break from alcohol can bring about benefits for your liver, heart, and body composition. Let’s take a look at Read More...
Colgate releases vegan-certified toothpaste line in recyclable packaging
Good news for your teeth and the planet! Colgate has released its new “Smile for Good” toothpaste line which features a certified vegan recipe packaged in a fully recyclable tube. Traditional toothpaste contains glycerin, a byproduct of animal fat, and is packaged in plastic which can take Read More...
Why a “repair attempt” is better than an apology
In his book, The Science of Trust, Dr. John Gottman explains that both partners in a relationship are emotionally available only 9% of the time. This leaves 91% of our relationship ripe for miscommunication. What matters most is how couples repair when they mess up—rebuilding the bridge of Read More...
Minimize the microfibers your clothing sheds with short, cool laundry cycles
One of the best ways to stop microfibers (including plastic) from going down the drain when you do the laundry is by tossing a Cora Ball into your washing machine, which collects our microfibers into fuzz we can see, so we can dispose of them right away. With that said, there’s another way to Read More...
These little tweaks will help you maintain a healthy lifestyle
While it may not be so hard to start living a healthier lifestyle, maintaining one can be very challenging. Having said this, here are five little tweaks to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. Get real with yourself about what truly feels good All too often people try to follow a diet or Read More...
3 ways to soothe your aching muscles
When your muscles feel stiff or just simply ache a lot after a workout, it can be awfully challenging to motivate yourself to maintain an exercise routine. Fortunately, there are some simple ways to soothe your aching muscles from the comfort of your home. You can find three of them right below. Read More...