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.
Reading on paper is better
Reading on paper has been proven to be better in retention, education and for brand Read More...
A new trial in Scotland may bring universal basic income to life
People living in the Scottish cities of Glasgow, Edinburgh, Fife, and North Ayrshire may soon receive an unconditional monthly sum as part of a series of universal basic income pilots currently being explored with support from the local Read More...
Transforming the social sector: bitcoin and blockchain for good
Beyond the hype of Bitcoin in the financial world is a growing movement in the social sector to leverage digital currencies and their underlying technology (called blockchain) for social Read More...
This piece will tell you everything you need to know about Buddhism
While everyone is familiar with the symbolic figure of Buddha, many are not familiar with the fundamental principles of Buddhism and it’s belief in the human spirit. To give you a more well-rounded idea of what buddhism truly is, take a look here at this intriguing explanation of the meaning of Read More...
These are the world's top 20 trending destinations, according to Airbnb
Earlier this month, travel rental company Airbnb analyzed its 2017 and upcoming 2018 booking data to reveal its forecasts for next year's hot spot destinations. Airbnb compiled a list of places where bookings have doubled, tripled, or more, from Read More...
The case for giving free massages to the homeless
Holistic health and pursuit of happiness should be available to all, especially those in poverty and struggling. If ever there was an age of anxiety, it is Read More...
Study shows that rich people and poor people experience happiness differently
Rich people are more likely to experience happiness as feelings of contentment and pride, while those with less money tend to have stronger feelings of love and compassion, according to a new study. The research shows that instead of feeling positive emotions that involve connections with other Read More...
Blockchain’s 2018 Goal? Human rights over financial gains
2017 was an exciting year for blockchain. Despite the fact that the world today is rife with discord and polarization, there are those who are passionate about building a better future, one where people are empowered to self-organize and the institutions that underpin society actually work for the Read More...
How to maintain your physical and mental health this holiday season
When the holiday season approaches and the sky darkens, it’s no wonder we want to spend our times indoors relaxing under a blanket. It’s also no wonder why, after a period of filling seasonal meals and relative inactivity, that many of us don’t feel so fit when the new year comes back Read More...
I changed my mind about a deeply held belief, and finally saw the world accurately
Most of us don’t change our minds. Whether the issue at hand is the repeal of net neutrality in the US or Brexit, we avoid information that might shift our viewpoints, assuming that our opponents are simply dumber than we Read More...