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.
Recycling can be confusing for consumers. This company is out to change that
Each year, people trash 12 billion tons of flexible plastic packaging, according to the consultancy Resource Recycling Systems. Cheap and ubiquitous, items like grocery, dog food, and snack bags are recyclable in theory but are often made from layers of different materials that are too costly and Read More...
Your toothpaste pollutes. Here are some eco-friendly alternatives
While a nice, minty toothpaste can leave your mouth feeling fresh, it has the opposite effect on the environment. Some of the chemicals in toothpaste cause serious water pollution, and with most people spitting those chemicals down the drain twice a day, all that pollution adds up. With that in Read More...
People who meditate might not be the only ones benefitting from the practice
There’s little doubt that meditation has tons of benefits for our health. In fact, science has shown that the practice can help reduce stress, depression, anxiety, and generally improves our ability to cope with uncomfortable experiences. But new research suggests that people who meditate could Read More...
New Zealand unveils world’s first ‘wellbeing’ budget to help the vulnerable
It’s a familiar story seen in countries around the world: even while a nation’s economy is growing, marginalized communities aren’t benefitting from any of the fruits of that growth in their daily lives. Such is the case in New Zealand where wealth disparity is on the rise despite steady Read More...
Feeling angry? These 25 tips will help you feel calm again
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you regret something you did or said out of anger? If so, you’re not alone. Anger is a normal feeling that we’re all bound to feel from time to time, and it can actually be a positive emotion when it helps you work through issues or problems. Read More...
How does your company rank when it comes to employee treatment?
If you were to ask the average American worker what the top priority for the company they work is, they’d likely tell you their employer cares most about its shareholders, then at a distant second, its customers. The workers themselves come last. That’s what Just Capital, an organization Read More...
Boost your productivity at work with these non-work related activities
If you’re struggling to be a productive person at work, there are plenty of things you can do away from the workplace that will help you become more focused and productive when you do get to work. For instance, leaving the office and taking a moment to get your legs stretched and your blood Read More...
The case for investing in direct air capture technology is clearer than ever
Carbon capture technology has long been hailed as one of the best tools we have for combatting climate change, but without a tangible product to sell, the economics of carbon-removing projects has been fuzzy and unappealing for investors. These days, however, the economic and political pieces Read More...
Cut your energy bill by planting one of these shade trees in your yard
The free solar energy that hits the Earth each day can keep us warm, light our homes, grow our food, and generate clean renewable electricity, so we often invite it into our lives. But when the weather heats up in the summer, the sun can actually cause us to use more energy, because we then need to Read More...
A few simple changes can turn your home into a place of serenity
You may live in an apartment or a house, but does it feel like a real home? Do you get a feeling of calmness when you walk through the door? If you don’t, there’s no need to fret. With a few simple changes to the setup of your place, you can turn your living space into a real home that makes Read More...