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.
Tonight is the best night of the year to find Jupiter in the sky
If you love gazing at the stars at night, we have good news for you: Today, June 10, will be the best night of the year to gaze at Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system. That’s because the gas giant will be directly opposite the sun. Basically, opposition means Jupiter, the Earth, Read More...
Why you shouldn’t throw away the pineapple core and other great food parts
Reducing food waste is one of the greatest ways for people to help reverse climate change, and at the same time save money, feed more people, and help preserve threatened ecosystems. Most people likely don't want to throw out perfectly good food – but there are just a lot of things we don't Read More...
Here’s why you should use cold water in your cleaning machines
At some point in your life, you were probably told that hot water cleans better than cold water when you’re using the dishwasher or washing machine. We’re here to tell you that’s not the case. According to a senior scientist for sustainability at Seventh Generation (a cleaning company), Read More...
These 3 simple habits will help you stress less about money
We know decision fatigue is an issue: Essentially it's what happens when we are faced with too many choices, either over a period of time or all at once. And as studies have shown, when we are overwhelmed, we are unable to think through our decisions, and often act irrationally or Read More...
Forget coffee. Matcha is the perfect way to kick off your morning
Coffee is great and all, but the jitters you get with it are not. Matcha, on the other hand, gives you a wonderful mix of energy and relaxation, making it the perfect way to start your day. Matcha isn’t magical. It just has a high concentration of flavonoids and L-theanine, which increases the Read More...
Give your self-esteem a boost with these 5 simple practices
If you think some people are born with high self-esteem and others are not, think again. Self-esteem is a narrative, a story you’ve created in your mind. It’s simply how you’re feeling in the moment, and you have the power within you to shift that feeling. Here are five practices you can Read More...
Making Friends with Coyotes and Critters: A film review of The Biggest Little Farm
“For a new generation to be able to simultaneously make a decent living and pursue a profession that they feel is synonymous with how they want to live on this planet is an exceptional opportunity.” - Alan York By Kristy Jansen In 2007, a group of my friends and I read Barbara Read More...
New study finds marching for the climate can actually convince onlookers
Does a protest march actually help to convince bystanders to tag along and join the cause? According to new research, the answer is yes—if you are a climate protester. In a new study published in the journal Frontiers in Education, researchers found that climate marches cannot only boost Read More...
Minnesota will pay homeowners to turn their lawns into bee-friendly gardens
Minnesota is on the verge of passing a landmark piece of legislation that will incentivize people to transform their yards into bee-friendly gardens. Under the new bill, which is awaiting the signature of Minnesota’s Governor Tim Waltz, a total of $900,000 will be allocated to cover up 75 percent Read More...
Science tells us these are the two best techniques for arguing successfully
Anyone who has argued with an opinionated relative or friend about immigration or gun control knows it is often impossible to sway someone with strong views. That’s in part because our brains work hard to ensure the integrity of our worldview: We seek out information to confirm what we already Read More...