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.
Could bad weather make people happier?
Surveys and reports keep showing that the people in Northern European countries are among the happiest on the planet. Some researchers suggest that the bad climate supports the wellbeing of the people. “Historically, communities that lived in harsher weather were brought together by greater Read More...
Study: Mindfulness may be an effective way to prevent major depression
Self-control, reduced stress, and enhanced focus are just a few of the benefits that are known to come with practicing mindfulness on a regular basis. According to a new study, mindfulness meditation may also help to prevent major depressive disorder in people with subclinical depression. Read More...
Stay calm during a tough conversation by grounding yourself
Having a tense conversation brings up a lot of negative emotions, leaving you feeling like an active volcano. To prevent an outburst and stay in control of your emotions, physically ground yourself in your environment. One of the best ways to do this is to stand up and walk around, which activates Read More...
Here’s why you should consider taking a sabbatical
If you’re feeling burned out at your job, you may need to take more than a two-week vacation to get yourself back to feeling good. What you may need instead is a sabbatical. A sabbatical is a break from work that usually lasts between a couple of months to a year, and it can really work to boost Read More...
Do this 20-minute morning routine before answering a single email
The most creative teams at Herman Miller warm up in the morning by playing around with the tools of their Read More...
Liberating your thoughts
A 19th-century master describes how Dzogchen meditation can free you from delusional Read More...
Bitcoin mining turns electricity into money
A close-up portrait of bitcoin miners in eastern Washington reveals the real hustle at the heart of Read More...
How the deep squat can save you from the modern sedentary lifestyle
The deep passive squat is an “archetypal posture” that can help repair bodies ruined by the modern sedentary lifestyle. Yes, it’s ancient and primordial, but it’s also something millions of people around the world still do on a daily basis, whether to rest, to pray, to cook, to share a Read More...
Politeness can sometimes hurt more than it helps
Ryan — a brilliant, enthusiastic young scientist — spent a two-year layover in my neuroscience laboratory between his undergrad studies in Vancouver, B.C., and graduate school on the East Coast. On his last day in California, we sat over drinks, reflecting on his plans for the future. I offered Read More...
Why acting like a lion will help you win—and why no one should want to be a goat
When tourists travel halfway around the world to go on safari, what do they want to see? Which animal is at the top of their list? Usually, it’s the lion. When they show pictures of their trip to friends back home, the first question they hear is, “Did you see any Read More...