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.
Expert-approved ways of dealing with bad news (part 2)
Welcome to the second half of a two-part series that shares expert advice on how to deal with all the bad news that fills our social media feeds and news outlets. If you haven't read it yet, click to check out part I. Mindfulness over matter According to former NHS general practitioner Nicola Read More...
Remote Bolivian tribe has lowest dementia rates worldwide
A remote and unique indigenous population in the Bolivian Amazon called the Tsimane (pronounced chee-MAH-nay) sparked the interest of scientists when they were found to show almost no cases of age-related heart disease. Since then, scientists have carried out various studies into the Tsimane Read More...
A massage therapist's advice on WFH without hurting your back
When more people started working remotely, licensed massage therapist and treatment trainer Polly Brasch reported seeing “more postural problems among [her] clients.” She “noticed a big swing in clients having pain in their middle and upper backs,” which is certainly an outcome of the Read More...
Check out these Black-owned home decor brands to liven up your space
The Optimist Daily has regularly tried to draw positive attention toward black-black-owned businesses. Being mindful where you spend your money and choosing racial minority owned stores can help close the racial wealth gap, celebrate black culture, promote representation, and create jobs. With Read More...
To save money and gas, driving slower helps
Many of us take the speed limits on the side of the road as, well, more of a suggestion than a hard line never to cross. Whether on the highway or in midtown, many of us feel we’re losing time or just plain bored if we’re not in the fast lane. Gas prices are rising, though, and even when we Read More...
Expert-approved ways of dealing with bad news (part 1)
With everything that’s going on in the world, it can sometimes be difficult to know how to deal with the seemingly endless negative news. From the war in Ukraine to the rising cost of living and the climate crisis, it can simply be overwhelming. Here are some strategies suggested by experts on Read More...
Adopt this mindset to cultivate a hobby you truly love
Here at The Optimist Daily, we understand how valuable your free time is and the value of enriching it with pleasurable activities. This could be anywhere from simply resting to rejuvenating your energy levels, puzzling, or painting, whatever floats your boat! However, our competitive modern Read More...
Feeling unstable? Here’s how you can test your balance
There’s a lot of talk surrounding work-life balance, being emotionally balanced, and well-balanced diets— but what about actual balance? You know, the physical ability to be able to distribute your weight so that you can recover from tripping or being jostled and stand or move without toppling Read More...
Tips and tricks to beat the Monday blues
Do Mondays just get you down? Most of us are no strangers to the weekend nostalgia of the Monday blues. If you find yourself feeling sluggish or bummed out at the start of your workweek, check out these tips for starting your week off on the right foot. Keep up with weekend self-care Weekends Read More...
Three surprising myths about vitamin C
Vitamin C is one of the vitamins that most people feel like they understand. It’s good for immunity, and you get it from oranges, right? Well, according to Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN, vitamin C isn’t as simple as we might think. There are actually a lot of misconceptions about this Read More...