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.
Want an easy, rewarding, and green New Year’s resolution? Try composting
Composting is one of the most beneficial habits households can adopt to reduce their food waste and carbon footprint. Implementing worldwide composting could reduce emissions by 2.3 billion tons over the next 30 years by reducing methane emissions from decomposing organic material in landfills. So, Read More...
Having trouble enjoying the moment? Here’s how to overcome this
Even when life is going relatively well for you, sometimes it can seem difficult to simply enjoy the present moment. If this is something you can relate to, here are 3 obstacles that might be preventing you from enjoying the moment and how to overcome them. First obstacle: Not paying attention. Read More...
These 11 lifestyle choices will help make your skin healthy and glowing
There are many lifestyle choices you can make that are far more important for the health of your skin than fancy skincare products. With that said, here are 11 un-bottled ways to takes care of your skin. Limit your time in the sun: An estimated 90 percent of skin aging is caused by the sun, Read More...
Give kids the gift of a green mindset this holiday season
This time of year it can feel like holiday gift guides are flooding your life. Gift options for kids are everywhere, but what about the impact all these plastic toys have on our environment? This week we share a different type of gift guide: engaging presents for environmentally conscious Read More...
No wheels, no problem: how to experience iconic natural destinations without a car
Picturesque images of national parks don’t often capture the gridlock that can take over their parking lots and roads during peak seasons. Anyone who has been on a road in Yellowstone during a bear or bison sighting knows how cars can pile up in these beautiful natural spaces. Worry not, if Read More...
To ease performance anxiety, try this technique that elite athletes use
If you have ever played a sport, you can probably sympathize with athletes who have a catastrophic meltdown at the exact moment that they need to perform at their best. The phenomenon of failing badly when the stakes are high is known as “choking”, something that happens when an athlete’s Read More...
Listening to calming music when driving might reduce risk of heart disease
Driving can be very stressful, particularly if you are stuck in heavy traffic or are an inexperienced driver. This stress will eventually take its toll on the heart, but recent research shows that your car stereo might be the best passenger to keep the stress away. The new research paper, Read More...
How to turn fear into an opportunity
The feeling of fear is bound to appear when you’re starting a new business venture or just trying to craft a career. It’s a natural consequence of the risks you take when you’re trying to grow something, but what’s most important is that you don’t allow the fear to cripple you in your Read More...
These foods will give you all the protein you need as a vegetarian
If you’ve ever tried to be vegetarian, you’ve probably been asked the question: “Where will you get your protein?” Well, if you don’t have the answer to that question or just simply want more ideas for sourcing protein from plant-based foods, here are 7 foods that will give you all the Read More...
FUTURE OF FOOD: Finding a fresh food solution with the help of the world’s saltiest plants
“Daily, our eating turns nature into culture, transforming the body of the world into our bodies and minds.” - Michael Pollan What do you picture when you hear the word halophyte? No, it’s not an obscure virus or the name of Elon Musk’s new futuristic car. Halophyte literally means “salt Read More...