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.
Palo Santo explained: history, meaning, and mindful ways to use it
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If you’ve ever caught a sensual whiff of the warm, grounding scent of palo santo smoke, you know why people call it magical. In Spanish, the name means “holy wood,” and for centuries it has been treasured across South America for both healing and Read More...
How to revive your work mojo after a vacation
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Your summer vacation was pure bliss: sunny beach mornings, spontaneous ice cream stops, and afternoons spent buried in a good book. But now you're back at your desk, drowning in Slack messages and emails, and the vacation glow is swiftly fading. The Read More...
Spacey September: 10 dazzling night sky events you won’t want to miss
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM September is shaping up to be a month where the sky itself feels like a calendar of wonders. A total lunar eclipse, bright planets at their peak, and even a rare solar spectacle are just a few of the reasons to step outside after dark. Whether you’re an Read More...
The 3 habits that help superperformers get ahead (and how you can use them too)
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM We all know them: that friend, colleague, or neighbor who somehow manages to squeeze in a long run, clear their inbox, and make headway on a passion project before we’ve even finished our morning coffee. From the outside, it might look effortless. But look Read More...
UK-based bookshop Waterstones grows as young readers rediscover the joy of books
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Amid a challenging retail climate, one familiar sight on British high streets is not just surviving but thriving. Waterstones, the country’s largest bookshop chain, is finding renewed momentum as young adults reach for books as a wholesome alternative to Read More...
5 warm, creative ways to spark better conversations with your kids
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM It’s a familiar scene in many homes: you greet your child after school and ask, “How was your day?” only to hear a flat “Fine.” You try again with, “What did you learn?” and get a shrug or a vague, “Nothing.” Teachers know this dance too. Read More...
How to eat late at night without ruining your sleep
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM You’re out late, dinner wraps up around 9:30 p.m., and just as you reach for dessert, you hear that voice in your head: “No food three hours before bed.” Cue the guilt. But do you really need to worry? According to sleep expert and former NFL athlete Read More...
How Rocky Mountain National Park is making trails more inclusive for all visitors
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Exploring the beauty of America's national parks should be something everyone can enjoy. But for millions of disabled visitors, that promise of adventure often falls short. Now, Rocky Mountain National Park is making powerful strides to change Read More...
Reignite your spark: 6 playful ways to channel back-to-school energy as an adult
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Remember the flutter of excitement before the first day of school? The smell of new books, a carefully chosen outfit, and the sense that anything could happen? That back-to-school buzz isn’t just for kids. With a little creativity, you can capture it right Read More...
How pollinator pathways are turning city alleys into thriving insect havens
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM On a warm afternoon in Bristol, an alleyway once known for litter and neglect is now humming with life. Catmint, yarrow, geraniums, and anemones fill the air with color and scent, attracting bumblebees, hoverflies, and ladybirds. “It’s buzzing with Read More...