Today’s Solutions: December 05, 2025
The Optimist Daily Update
The Optimist Daily Update
Why Calling Your Friends Matters + A Win for Accessibility in France
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In this episode of The Optimist Daily’s Weekly Roundup, Karissa and Arielle dive into two compelling stories: why picking up the phone to call your friends can strengthen relationships and improve mental well-being, and how France finally scrapped a discriminatory voting rule in its National Assembly. They discuss the growing loneliness epidemic, how small habits like making a call list can make a big difference, and why accessibility reforms—like the one championed by Sébastien Peytavie—are essential for creating a more inclusive society. Plus, they share even more uplifting solutions from around the world.

Transcript link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/?p=1419802

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