Worklife
Learn about how you can achieve a better work-life balance, and check out the latest news about the world of work, including advancements on ideas like the four-day work week and universal basic income.
Want to boost birthrates? Research says men need to do their part at home
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM According to certain political movements, the solution to falling fertility rates sounds simple: women should leave the workforce and start producing more babies. But Nobel Prize-winning economist Claudia Goldin suggests the opposite may be true. Her latest 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...
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...
Monotasking is the mental reset your brain has been waiting for
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM You’ve likely been there: toggling between Slack, Zoom, lunch, and a dozen browser tabs. Or maybe you’ve caught yourself scrolling through your phone, half-watching TV, and barely listening to your partner speak. In a world that celebrates productivity, Read More...
How to beat the Sunday scaries and reclaim your weekend peace
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM It’s Sunday evening. The sun is setting, your laundry’s (mostly) done, and suddenly your stomach sinks like you forgot to study for a test. Sound familiar? That creeping dread you feel as Monday approaches has a name: the Sunday scaries. And while the Read More...
UK moves to ban NDAs that silence workplace harassment victims
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The UK government is set to ban the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) that silence victims of workplace harassment and discrimination. This change marks a historic turning point in labor rights, aiming to give employees greater power to speak openly Read More...
5 subtle signals that make you more trustworthy at work (and beyond)
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Before your credentials or job title even enter the conversation, your brain and body are already working behind the scenes sending and interpreting signals of trust. These subtle cues, often unconscious, can make or break first impressions in the workplace. Read More...
A new way to stack bricks could help clean Bangladesh’s air
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In the cool, dry winters of Bangladesh, the country’s 8,000-plus brick kilns roar to life. Coal-fed and open-air, they bake nearly 30 million bricks annually, filling the skies with thick black smoke in the process. But a new study has found that a few Read More...
How to spot a good boss: 3 science-backed tips to guide your next career move
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If you’ve ever had a bad boss, you’re not alone. Studies show that up to 65 percent of employees would rather switch bosses than get a pay raise, and nearly half of workers who quit say their manager was the reason. That’s not just a workplace gripe. Read More...
Feeling stuck at work? Here’s how to make a change without starting from scratch
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Despite a cultural shift toward career fluidity and job-hopping, many workers still feel trapped in roles they no longer want. According to the 2025 Career Gridlock Report from Resume Now, a significant 60 percent of U.S. professionals say they’ve stayed in Read More...