Today’s Solutions: December 22, 2025
The Optimist Daily Update
The Optimist Daily Update
How crafting and friendships foster healing, joy, and upward mobility
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This week, Arielle and Karissa explore the powerful intersection of creativity, mental well-being, and community. They dive into a groundbreaking study on how friendships across income lines can increase social mobility—and why inclusive schools and recreational spaces matter. Then, they turn to the healing magic of crafting, revealing how simple creative acts can reduce stress, build resilience, and deepen relationships.

Transcript link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/?p=1419882

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