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.
The powerful science behind eye contact
There’s an exciting and at times overwhelming powerful feeling when meeting someone else’s gaze, which, at that moment, establishes an exceptional connection between you and the other. We may be aware of the importance of eye contact in certain social circumstances, but psychologists and Read More...
Contactless payments are coming to the U.S., another threat to the use of cash
Contactless payments are set to finally become widespread in the US, posing a renewed challenge to the use of Read More...
Seriously: These hip stretches can help you release negative energy
Can you believe the holidays are already behind us? Let’s face it: Despite all the residual good cheer, it’s a stressful time. That comes as no surprise for those of us familiar with traditional Chinese Read More...
Six Ways to Work Better
By Jurriaan Kamp, Editor-in-Chief Long before anyone invented the “open plan office”, there was the newsroom. The newsroom looks every bit like you see it in movies: a place of chaos and cacophony. I very well remember how I spent my first day in the newsroom of my first employer, the Dutch Read More...
This 12-word quote entirely explains how to be successful
You don’t need external “security” to assure you that you will succeed. You already know that if you decide, then you will Read More...
Wabi-Sabi: The Japanese philosophy for a perfectly imperfect life
Imperfection is the basic principle of Wabi-Sabi, the Japanese philosophy of accepting your imperfections and making the most of Read More...
Failure doesn’t actually exist. Here’s why
In every failure, there is a lesson. The reason why so few are able to reinvent themselves over long periods of time is that they fear Read More...
BBC is broadcasting its first vegan cooking show
BBC has entered the vegan game by releasing its first cooking show featuring cuisine that’s entirely plant-based. The show will be hosted by a former stunt performer who turned vegan in 2015 and whose main quest will be to offer guidance on how to live on a vegan Read More...
Using a VPN can significantly increase the privacy of your Internet traffic
A virtual private network, or VPN, is a convenient way to ensure safe and secure Internet use. With a growing number of cases of data breaching and system hacking, privacy concerns among individuals are also on the rise. Here’s a guide that explains why you should use a VPN to ensure secure web Read More...
These six habits will help you handle your emotions better in the workplace
Anger is bound to come about every once in a while in the workplace. When it comes knocking, we must know how to deal with it appropriately. If mismanaged, it can take down company morale and sabotage your ability to lead and collaborate well. Here are six habits that will help you manage your Read More...