Humans are social beings, so it’s likely that most of us often act with another person’s feelings in mind, rather than prioritizing our own. Acting in this way is not intrinsically good or bad—in fact, oftentimes this is a demonstration of compassion, which plays a key role in … [Read more...] about Genuine empathy or people-pleasing? Here’s how to tell the difference
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Vitality and connection: A round-up of our week on Love…
“Life without love is like food without salt,” - Isabel Allende At the Optimist Daily, we work to put a spotlight on the solutions that abound around us. While much of what we tackle are the “big” issues like the environment, medicine, science and energy, some of the most … [Read more...] about Vitality and connection: A round-up of our week on Love…
5 Ways to rest for renewed energy levels
What does it mean to rest well? Resting doesn’t just mean closing your eyes and hoping for the best—there are varied approaches to rest that can suit the spectrum of needs we go through daily. Read through these five different ways to rest to see which kind(s) your body is … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to rest for renewed energy levels