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.
Just got fired? Here’s how to move forward
The frustration of being fired from your job can run deep. So deep, in fact, that it makes finding a new job an even more painstaking process. Instead of dwelling too much on the past, here’s what you need to do to move forward after getting laid Read More...
How Oscar Grant’s family is building bridges between police and the community
10 years ago, Oscar Grant III was murdered by a police officer in Oakland. The story behind his tragic death is heartbreaking, but the manner in which his family has responded to the injustice is absolutely worthy of praise. In the decade since his passing, Grant’s family has helped to create a Read More...
This free pantry is helping people in need with food and other bare necessities
A good Samaritan from a small town in Minnesota has set a custom-made pantry cupboard in front of her house to help people in her community who are in need of basic necessities like food. The owner of the idea has encouraged and inspired others to contribute, and now the box is being regularly Read More...
Better health is just a walk in the woods away
When Doctor Qing Li came back to his home in the city after a long camping trip in the wilderness, he noticed he felt healthier. But where did this feeling come from? He was convinced that nature had something to do with it, so much so that he decided to study the effect that being in forests has Read More...
How to ensure that your liver is doing its job properly
Do you feel consistently groggy? Have seasonal allergies or itchy skin? If you find yourself feeling less vital than you used to, you may be suffering from sub-optimal liver function. Ensuring that your liver is in good health and not overloaded with chemicals can help your body prevent a great Read More...
Life in the Digital Age
By Sadie Wilbur and Shaelyn McHugh Connected and Content: Strategies For Using Technology in Healthy Ways For the first time ever, more than half of the world’s population is using the internet, according to the International Telecommunication Union. The United Nations specialized agency Read More...
Work from home 2019: the Top 100 companies for remote jobs
Thanks to technology like high-speed internet and mobile phones, working from home is increasingly easier. And as more companies offer flexible commuting policies, the remote job market is spreading beyond the traditional fields of computer technology or customer Read More...
What happened when I followed Ben Franklin’s schedule for a month
As someone who is obsessed with productivity, I’m always looking for the latest book, idea, or tool that can help me accomplish more in less time. Sometimes, though, new isn’t necessarily better. Recently I found a good source of inspiration for creating a better schedule from Read More...
Bicarb, vinegar, lemon juice: how to clean your house the old-fashioned way
Whether you’re cutting down on plastic, or saving money, these simple ingredients can clean just as well as commercial products. Here’s how the experts do Read More...
The 'no-buy' movement: could you give up buying clothes and beauty products?
With the fashion industry’s environmental impact under scrutiny, there’s a move to eschew new stuff and wear what you already Read More...