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.
Job interviews: How to explain the short stints on your resume
If you’re truly unhappy at your job, then the decision to quit and move on may seem like a simple one. But if you’ve only had that position at work for a matter of months, the decision to leave gets a bit harder. After all, a short stint at a company can leave a blemish on your resume and make Read More...
California just legalized public banks. That’s amazing for communities
The Standing Rock movement in 2016 brought together Indigenous activists from across the nation to fight against the Dakota Access Pipeline. One of the demands of this movement included divestment from Wells Fargo, a bank that was funding the development of the pipeline. This brought into the Read More...
Stockton UBI experiment: recipients are spending money only to cover basic needs
The first results from a Universal Basic Income (UBI) experiment in Stockton, California are in—and guess what? They’re already disproving one of the most popular arguments levied against UBI, which is that recipients will use the money on frivolous purchases. In Stockton, the early results Read More...
How cryptocurrencies are helping people in distressed countries
For some, cryptocurrencies are just an investment opportunity filled with speculation. For others, it’s a means of surviving. The latter is the case in Venezuela where hyperinflation has completely decimated the value of the national currency, the Bolivar. Trust in the Bolivar is plummeting, Read More...
Here’s 8 tips for saving money on your mortgage
Buying your first home is an exciting time, but mortgages can be complex and confusing. How do you know if you’re getting the best deal? This week, we bring you eight tips from NPR to help you save money on a mortgage and make the process of buying a house as stress-free as possible. Shop Read More...
How to lower your blood pressure naturally
People who suffer from high blood pressure typically show no signs or symptoms, earning it the not-so-cheerful nickname of the “silent killer.” It’s also extremely common: about 75 million adults in the US are affected by high blood pressure. That’s around 1 in 3 adults. So, how do you Read More...
These science apps will make you a little smarter
Even though we published a story yesterday about how to minimize the distractions that come with smartphones, that doesn’t mean everything on your phone is bad for your brain. In fact, there is a bunch of science apps that are guaranteed to give your brain a boost. Moon Atlas 3D is a shining Read More...
A Determined Optimist - Meet Our CEO 🎈
By Summers McKay First and foremost, let me thank you for being the most engaged and committed audience I have ever worked with. We are so very grateful to have readers like you who open, read, and share our stories at unprecedented levels. You are why we work! Long ago, I made a commitment to Read More...
Feeling distracted? These 3 tips might help you recapture your focus
If you’re able to make it through the day without falling victim to unnecessary distractions, then you have no need to read any further. But if you’re like most of us who find their attention is constantly being tugged on by different distractions, then we have a few tips for you here that will Read More...
Never produce toothbrush waste again with this subscription service
When it comes to the conversation surrounding waste, there is one common form of waste that seems to fly under the radar: toothbrushes. That, however, doesn’t mean toothbrush waste isn’t a serious issue. It’s estimated that around 1,000,000,000 toothbrushes head to the landfill annually in Read More...