Today’s Solutions: July 15, 2025

How to maintain a positive bod

How to maintain a positive body image as we head back out into the world

Many of us are itching to get back out into the world and experience some normalcy once again, but social events and in-person gatherings might cause body image issues and insecurities to resurface. Stress can take a toll on the body, and after a global pandemic, many of us are not at the same Read More...

How to deal with a bullying bo

How to deal with a bullying boss

Most people associate bullying with recess and school cafeterias, but unfortunately, some bullies don’t outgrow their horrid habits when they move on to the workplace. According to the Workplace Bullying Institute’s 2017 National Survey, almost 20 percent of Americans continue to experience Read More...

Confidently contribute at your

Confidently contribute at your next work meeting with these 3 tips

With the introduction of various Covid-19 vaccines, we are beginning to catch a glimpse of the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel. This may mean that some of us will be headed back to our arenas of employment to work alongside our colleagues “IRL." The adjustment from working at home to Read More...

3 Ways to be more confident he

3 Ways to be more confident heading into your next interview

OK. You have found a job you actually want to do and have landed an interview. Great job. Now comes the challenging part: showing your potential employer that you are fit for the job. Going into an interview can be a nerve-wracking experience, but if you follow these three tips, you’ll be sure to Read More...

Job interviews: How to brag wi

Job interviews: How to brag without sounding conceited

You have a job interview. You feel confident about your skills and accomplishments, and want to express that to a potential future employer. At the same time, you want to avoid sounding conceited when you talk about your own qualities. That begs the question: how do you brag about yourself in a Read More...

Here are 4 simple self-care te

Here are 4 simple self-care techniques to lower anxiety

At the Optimist Daily, we don’t feel the need to constantly discuss all the things going on in the world today that are causing people to feel anxious. What we do believe, however, is that we can provide some guidance and share self-care practices that can help people curb their anxiety and start Read More...

10 ways to improve self-confid

10 ways to improve self-confidence

Confidence in ourselves helps boost our self-image, excel professionally, and tackle tough situations. As corny as it sounds, believing in yourself is the first step to achieving a goal. Here are 10 ways to boost your self-esteem.  Have a positive attitude. Developing an optimistic outlook on Read More...

Self-doubt: When to listen to

Self-doubt: When to listen to it—and when to ignore it

Confidence in your abilities can get you through a rough patch and help you move ahead, but there are times when self-doubt can help you avoid making a mistake. The key is in knowing the difference between the doubts that are serving us and those that are holding us back, says Margie Warrell, Read More...

Anchoring: the meditation tool

Anchoring: the meditation tool that can help you build confidence

Confidence is a positive state of mind centered around your power or ability to be the person you want to be, to do the things you want to do, and to have what you want to have in your life. And although it seems that confidence is something you’re either born with or you aren’t, it’s Read More...

Give your self-esteem a boost

Give your self-esteem a boost with these 5 simple practices

If you think some people are born with high self-esteem and others are not, think again. Self-esteem is a narrative, a story you’ve created in your mind.  It’s simply how you’re feeling in the moment, and you have the power within you to shift that feeling. Here are five practices you can Read More...