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.
France will test a nationwide mobile phone ban for students under the age of 15
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In an ambitious bid to reduce excessive screen time among young children, France plans to trial a mobile phone ban in over 200 secondary schools. This plan, which will compel students to relinquish their phones upon arriving at school, expands on the existing Read More...
Using the Paralympics to encourage conversations about limb differences with kids
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Children are naturally curious about the world around them, especially the people that cross their paths. When kids observe someone whose body looks different from theirs, such as a person with a limb difference, they are more prone to ask questions—often Read More...
Saturn at its brightest: a stargazer's guide to 'Saturn at opposition'
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM This week provides a rare opportunity for stargazers. Saturn will be at opposition on the night of September 7-8, offering the greatest time of year to see the ringed planet. When Saturn is in opposition, Earth is squarely between Saturn and the Sun, making Read More...
5 top tips for getting your kids ready for the new school yearÂ
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The adjustment from carefree days of summer to the regulated atmosphere of school can be difficult for children. They may experience a mix of enthusiasm, worry, melancholy, and uncertainty when the new school year begins. Listen and validate: understanding Read More...
University students transform workouts into power with energy-generating gym equipment
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Imagine getting on the treadmill and knowing that every stride you take burns calories and helps keep the lights on. At Brown University, this is exactly what is happening. The Nelson Fitness Center has transformed exercise into a green energy initiative, Read More...
Australia grants employees the right to disconnect after hours
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a big step toward protecting workers' personal time, Australia has passed a new law granting employees the "right to disconnect" from work after hours. This policy, which went into effect for the majority of workers this past Monday, permits Australians Read More...
The ultimate guide to drying and storing fresh garden herbs for year-round homegrown flavor
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM There's nothing quite like wandering around your garden with scissors in hand, ready to cut fresh herbs to season your meals. The aromatic scents and flavors are unparalleled. However, as any gardener knows, the growing season is limited, and those lush Read More...
Big toe mobility: don’t overlook this humble joint’s big role in health and fitness
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM When thinking about the fundamentals of fitness and health, it's easy to ignore something as seemingly minor as your toes. However, these little joints, particularly your big toe joints, play an important role in your overall health and mobility. Christynne Read More...
Celebrating life, love, and equality: penguins sing to mourn loss of colony member Sphen
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a moving display of grief, the penguins at Sydney's Sea Life Aquarium recently paid tribute to Sphen, a beloved member of their colony who died of natural causes. Sphen was more than just another gentoo penguin; he was one half of a famous same-sex couple Read More...
How secret languages and intimate communication bring couples closer
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Language is a tool for connection, and this is most visible in the subtle, idiosyncratic languages that couples establish over time. These "secret languages" may appear ridiculous and, let's face it, downright cringe to outsiders, but within a partnership, Read More...