Well, one thing we know for sure at The Optimist Daily is that folks love their houseplants. A remarkable and entertaining note from our team is that this past four months almost ALL of our houseplant articles have gone viral. So, we are going to go with the flow and dig a little … [Read more...] about The Optimist View: The Ultimate Houseplant Edition
Meditation
The Optimist View: Cultivating Consciousness with Deepak Chopra
“There is no solution with a war on anything, including a war on ignorance, which is what is happening right now. It's a display of insanity and ignorance. You can't fight that. You see, what you have to do is come up with creative solutions and creative solutions are already … [Read more...] about The Optimist View: Cultivating Consciousness with Deepak Chopra
7 simple ways to fit meditation into your busy schedule
Even if it feels like you don’t have a second to spare, the truth is that there’s always time to meditate. It just requires you to start letting go of ideas of what meditation “must” or “should” be like and learn ways to make it work for you. Yes, meditation can be sitting in … [Read more...] about 7 simple ways to fit meditation into your busy schedule
8 ways you can strengthen your immune system by staying calm
Much of the news about precautionary measures against the virus focus on washing your hands, using sanitizers, and physical distancing, but it often overlooks another important part of staying healthy - boosting your own immune system. One way to strengthen the immune system is … [Read more...] about 8 ways you can strengthen your immune system by staying calm
Study: Practicing mindfulness can keep your heart healthy
Meditation has long been touted for its potential to improve individual well-being, including the reduction of stress, anxiety, and depression. But little research has explored how the practice can benefit our physical health. A recent study, however, brings new evidence to the … [Read more...] about Study: Practicing mindfulness can keep your heart healthy