Follow these 5 steps to develop real empathy
Empathy does not mean you understand someone’s experience because you have been there, too. You can never really know what someone is going through and even if you’ve had a similar experience, it’s always going to be a bit different. Real empathy is the ability to listen fully so you can Read More...
Want to buy an EV? Make a plan first
As you can probably tell by now, The Optimist Daily is a big fan of electric vehicles. EV’s offer a practical way to lower our personal carbon emissions and hold promise for additional benefits in the near future, such as powering our homes in an emergency. It also feels like EV's have finally Read More...
5 ways parents can make room for joy in these difficult times
Finding time for joy is already difficult for parents, but recent times have made things even tougher for those with kids. The new responsibility of supplemental (or sole) educator has eaten up much of parents’ time as well as added a layer of stress and anxiety on top of the plethora of things Read More...
Here are 5 strategies to help you keep procrastination at bay
We’ve all been there, putting stuff off knowing all too well that it will only make our future-selves worse off. But although everyone does it sometimes, chronic procrastination can lead to anxiety, chronic stress, and less physical activity. So, what can you do to beat this oh-so-dreadful facet Read More...
When it comes to achievement, giving advice benefits the giver most
Getting advice from others can provide valuable insights and perspective when we are struggling to achieve our goals, but it turns out giving advice can be beneficial as well. The key factor is motivation. Lauren Eskreis-Winkler, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Pennsylvania, Read More...
Dear Roz
Dear Roz, I have a problem: I have a lot of difficulties with saying no. Especially when someone at work asks me to help out with a project or task that I actually don’t have time for. I just can’t find the strength in myself to say no, even when I know that it’s necessary. I think it might Read More...