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.
A manual for civilization: What are the books worth remembering?
Imagine that we would be able to restart civilization from scratch. Which books would we want our citizens to read? Which are the universal values that have survived the test of time? The San Francisco-based Long Now Foundation has been involved and inspired by projects centered on that question Read More...
Do friends make you happier than family?
Who makes you happier, your family or your friends? If you answered friends, you’re absolutely correct, according to two surveys featuring more than 300,000 people between the age of 15 and 99, from more than 90 countries. The surveys found that those who valued friendships highly were healthier Read More...
Ethereum hits all-time high, beating Bitcoin's returns in 2017
Ethereum reached an all-time high above $400 Monday, continuing a surge in cryptocurrencies in 2017. The cryptocurrency jumped as high as $415.31 a piece, up about 5,107% since the start of the year. At the same time, bitcoin reached another all-time high over $3,000 over the weekend, over 210% Read More...
Just 6 seconds of mindfulness can make you more effective
Some days it’s really draining to be a senior executive. You sit in meetings for hours on end, and every decision you need to make is difficult—all of the easy decisions have already been made at levels below you. On those days, you know you could be a much more effective leader if you could Read More...
Freelancers are happier, prefer freedom above financial security
Not too long ago “working” and “having a job” were kind of the same thing. But in the online economy there are fewer and fewer companies offering jobs. At the same time, the Internet provides opportunities for anyone to contribute their talents. So, more and more people are freelancing. And Read More...
Want to be a lot happier? Never do any of these 9 things
If you're less than happy with your life -- either personally or professionally -- the problem isn't education, or upbringing , or a lack of opportunities, being held back by other people, or even bad luck. If you're unhappy, the problem is you. While approximately 50 percent of your happiness Read More...
The vegan, Saudi Prince Investor
HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed is a hip, young vegan Saudi Prince who invests in clean energy and supports animal rights. Earlier this year, his story was picked up by multiple outlets including One Green Planet. This Saudi Royal, now 38, is the son of the 26th wealthiest person Read More...
New Hampshire governor signs bitcoin MSB exemption into law
The governor of New Hampshire has signed a bill into law that exempts digital currency traders from the state's money transmission regulations. Public records show that Gov. Chris Sununu signed measure on 2nd June, more than a month after the state's legislature completed work on the bill. The Read More...
Here’s how a month of Zen meditation changed my life
On a trip to Japan last year, one of the places I visited was Kyoto, home to over 2,000 Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines. During one of my daily walks exploring the city and its forested borders, I came across the Ryōan-ji temple, one of the most beautiful Buddhist temples in the world. As you Read More...
Bob Dylan finally gave his Nobel Prize lecture. Listen to it here
A grandiose cash prize awaits those who win the prestigious Nobel Prize, but to collect the money, the winner must give a lecture within six months after the prize ceremony. The winner of the 2016 Nobel prize was the notoriously reticent American musician Bob Dylan, who stayed silent for two weeks Read More...