This year, for obvious reasons, we have seen a significant shift from working in the office to working from home. For many of us fortunate enough to have maintained employment throughout the pandemic, this means that the lines that separate work from leisure time have become … [Read more...] about Three strategies to work from home without burning out
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4 ways to infuse more creativity into your daily life
From increased happiness and reduced stress to boosting your immune system and protecting against dementia, expressing your creativity has been found to have incredible benefits for your health. If you lead a busy life, you might find you have little room in your schedule for … [Read more...] about 4 ways to infuse more creativity into your daily life
Here’s what it looks like to live off-grid for 77 years
For years, the Optimist Daily has been exploring all the ways that companies and people can live off-grid in this day and age. Meanwhile, a woman by the name of Margaret Gallagher has casually been living off-grid for all of her 77 years. Her 200-year-old thatched cottage in … [Read more...] about Here’s what it looks like to live off-grid for 77 years
Want a change of scenery? Vermont will pay you $7,500 to move there
If you’ve been priced out of living in cities like San Francisco or New York, Vermont wants you to consider an alternative. In a new program that will begin next year, the state will pay relocation costs for workers who get jobs at Vermont companies. It’s a variation on another … [Read more...] about Want a change of scenery? Vermont will pay you $7,500 to move there
Feeling stressed? These 3 practices will help you let go
Too much stress can have terrible consequences on both your mental and physical health, but what we don’t often realize is that many of the things we stress about don’t deserve all that anguish. Instead of letting those things drive you crazy, sometimes it’s better to just let go … [Read more...] about Feeling stressed? These 3 practices will help you let go