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.
Why sadness is incredibly important for your emotional intelligence
These days, happiness, or at least the performance of “being happy” on social media and in daily life, has become an indicator of success while sadness has become an indicator of failure or pathology. Does that mean sadness is bad? The answer is no. Sadness is the healthy emotional response to Read More...
A Fresh Perspective on Setting and Achieving Goals
Many of us began the New Year by making a list of resolutions—changes we want to make to improve our lives, such as eating better, volunteering more often, being a more attentive spouse, and so on. And while most people are capable of sticking with a resolution for the first few days of Read More...
This fashionista is bringing second-hand shopping into the mainstream
Frustrated by the environmental toll that the world of high fashion has on the planet, a fashionista in Sweden by the name of Anna Bergstrom has opened a stylish shopping mall in Sweden where everything is second-hand. The mall features 14 specialist shops that only sell recycled items, covering Read More...
Raising money for boats to help children get to school
A charity has been raising money for boats to help children in the Philippines keep dry while getting to school. Some children in the archipelagic country have to wade neck-deep through water and hold their books and uniforms above their heads in order to get to school. While the Yellow Boat of Read More...
Want to get your ideas out there? Learn to become a better writer
Your ideas will never take off if you lack the necessary tools to get them out into the world. By cultivating your ability to write, you can harness one of the best tools there is for putting your ideas into practice. Have a look at these tactical pieces of advice to help you become a better Read More...
Charles Darwin can teach us a thing or two about boosting creativity
Multitasking often gets a bad rap—and with good reason. Switching quickly between tasks only drains us of energy while making it nearly impossible to get anything useful done. That, however, doesn’t mean you can’t multitask over the long term. Just ask Charles Darwin, who spent time on and Read More...
Reading fiction can make you a nicer and more empathetic person
Why is it that more and more people are reading old-fashioned printed books despite earlier predictions that technology would be the demise of deep reading? Maybe because they intuitively understand what science is just now getting around to proving—not only does reading make us smarter, it also Read More...
Regular exercise can lead to a lower risk of developing depression
When you’re suffering from depression, engaging in physical activity might be the last thing on your mind. But according to a new study, exercising can be just the thing that prevents people from becoming depressed. Although researchers are still stamping out the details, the bottom line is Read More...
From Biodegradable and Sustainable to Renewable and Regenerative
Upon the European Union’s recent decision to ban plastic cultery, plates and straws by 2021, we encourage our readers to think vigilantly about seemingly sustainable alternatives. Recent articles like this: European citizens will stop using disposable plastic products by 2021 Read More...
Resist the temptation of junk food with this surprising trick
In a series of experiments, researchers found a surprising relationship between ambient scents and food choices. Time after time, they found that people who sniffed indulgent foods, like pizza or cookies, were actually less likely to choose or purchase unhealthy foods than those who smelled more Read More...