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.
Millennials’ search for experiences over luxury drives Airbnb’s growth in Africa
In the last five years, more than 2 million people have found holiday accommodation in Africa through Airbnb which now has over 100,000 listings on the continent. African hosts earned $139 million in the last year, according to a new Airbnb Read More...
Google and Goldman Sachs are two of the most active investors in blockchain firms
Google and Goldman Sachs are two of the most active corporate investors in blockchain companies, according to a report. Blockchain is the underlying technology behind cryptocurrencies like Read More...
The secret to a better night's sleep: a sense of purpose?
Despite its importance for health and well-being, many American adults find it difficult to consistently get enough sleep. Approximately 50 to 70 million Americans suffer from a sleep disorder, according to the Center for Disease Control and Read More...
Can bitcoin buy freedom?
The U.S dollar value of bitcoin reached $5,659 as I began composing this Read More...
The revolutionary power of diverse thought
"From populist demagogues, we will learn the indispensability of democracy," says novelist Elif Shafak. "From isolationists, we will learn the need for global solidarity. And from tribalists, we will learn the beauty of Read More...
Reading real books instead of on screens helps you better retain information
We live our lives with screens in our hands and on our desks. However, research shows that reading old-fashioned print as well as hand-writing helps us to better retain information. Our brain prefers analog mediums. Studies have shown that taking notes by longhand will help you remember important Read More...
‘Rational compassion’ can help fight burnout from nonstop bad news
It’s hard to read the news these days. As I write this, wildfire rages uncontained in my old hometown of Santa Rosa, California, and other parts of Sonoma and Napa counties, taking out friends’ homes and familiar Read More...
Wellbeing enhanced more by places than objects, study finds
The poet WHAuden is credited with first coining the word “topophilia” to describe a strong emotional pull to a special place. Now scientific research, using cutting-edge brain imaging, suggests Auden was on to Read More...
8 unexpected places where you can pay with bitcoin
"I think the internet is going to be one of the major forces for reducing the role of government. The one thing that’s missing but that will soon be developed is a reliable Read More...
The unbelievable beauty of these photographs makes you rewrite your bucket list
Is visiting the Namib Desert on your bucket list? Did you ever consider the Fiords of New Zealand, or Cappadocia in Turkey? How about going to China to see the Yellow River? If you’ve never considered any of these places, take a look at these 15 eye-opening shots of some of the world’s most Read More...