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.
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...
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...