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 wisdom of "It's not my fault"
I sometimes think that the most basic truths are the ones that we most regularly forget, and one of them is: If we are turned on ourselves, we cannot love this life. The turning on ourselves contracts us. In those moments, we are disconnected from our inner life and from each other. We move through Read More...
How to invest your money responsibly, sustainably, or for impact
Your Aunt Cynthia has died unexpectedly. Our condolences. In her will, she’s left you $25,000. Now you want to invest it wisely, as in–not just leave it in a checking account that pays next to no interest. Ideally, you want to make a decent return, but you also want to be responsible Read More...
How to be mindful mowing the lawn
“Approach mowing the lawn as an adventure brimming with curiosity and wonder instead of just an ordinary, mundane task. Take time to intentionally make connections with your natural environment as you look at the sun, the earth, trees, the clouds, birds and animals. Notice the shift within you as Read More...
Norwegian bank grants access to bitcoin investments through online banking
Norwegian online bank Skandiabanken now recognizes bitcoin as a new investment class and allows its customers to access their bitcoin holdings through its online banking platform, according to a Norwegian media report. Through an integration of the Coinbase wallet, which enables the buying and Read More...
This startup lets you invest a little money into solving real world problems
A new startup is turning investment dollars into solutions and profits. Unlike mainstream mutual funds, which direct investors’ money towards gun manufacturers and fossil fuel companies, Swell funnels investments towards companies focused on solving major global challenges. Swell rates companies Read More...
Tips on fighting fake news from the people who debunk it for a living
With so much misinformation traversing the internet—sometimes disguised as fact—how can the casual reader spot the fiction? The reality is that spotting a lie isn’t always easy. Even the most trustworthy of news sources can spread false information without even realizing it. To make sure the Read More...
What makes life worth living in the face of death
In this deeply moving talk, Lucy Kalanithi reflects on life and purpose, sharing the story of her late husband, Paul, a young neurosurgeon who turned to writing after his terminal cancer diagnosis. "Engaging in the full range of experience — living and dying, love and loss — is what we get to Read More...
Traditional ideas of masculinity are poisoning our society. There is another way
When I was younger I was almost consumed by anger. My father had abandoned me before I was born, leaving me with powerful feelings of worthlessness. Self-destruction defined my young adulthood. I thought being tough and violent was the only way to be a man, but I was also scared of violence and Read More...
Why we forgo self-interest for others' sake
Would you return a lost wallet filled with cash? Many people would, even if no one could know they pocketed the money. It’s obvious why we adhere to moral principles in public—we’ll get punished or shamed if others see us breaking the rules. But why are we so willing to do the right thing Read More...
Mindfulness techniques can be more than quiet contemplation
Mindfulness—the practice of focusing on the here and now—seems to boost both your mood and overall well-being. You may think of mindfulness as something you do during meditation—that is, while you're sitting quietly with your eyes closed. If you can carve 20 minutes out of your day to Read More...