The average American consumer produces just under five pounds of trash each day, adding up to around 1,642 pounds per person annually. That’s a whole lot of rubbish! So what can we do about it? You may have heard of the phrase “zero-waste,” where the idea is to let nothing you … [Read more...] about How to make your home a low-waste place
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Family’s tortoise missing for 30 years turns up in the attic
Pet owners everywhere would agree: the loss of a pet is a difficult event to process—especially in the case of a missing pet. Dealing with the ambiguous loss of a pet gone missing is exactly what the Almeida family in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, went through in the 1980s. During a … [Read more...] about Family’s tortoise missing for 30 years turns up in the attic
6 herbs with antiviral properties worth adding to your pantry
The pandemic has made everyone even more focused on safeguarding public health. While many cutting-edge medical advancements can help keep us safe, it’s also worth looking back on old-school methods of staying healthy, like integrating antiviral herbs into your diet and home … [Read more...] about 6 herbs with antiviral properties worth adding to your pantry
Why an anti-vision board can help you achieve your life goals
Creating a vision board has become a common practice for people who want to have a visual representation of their dreams and goals to help focus them on the positive things they want to achieve in life. Many members of The Optimist Daily team can vouch for this activity as a … [Read more...] about Why an anti-vision board can help you achieve your life goals
3 free longevity hacks for a longer life
There are a lot of habits that we can incorporate into our day-to-day lives that will help us extend our time on this earth. However, there are three that stand out, not just because they’re effective and simple, but they’re also cost-free. Hydration We talk about hydration a … [Read more...] about 3 free longevity hacks for a longer life