Today’s Solutions: February 09, 2026

What does being sober curious

What does being sober curious even mean? Here’s how to explore your relationship with alcohol

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Let’s face it: in many social circles, alcohol is the default. We drink to celebrate, to unwind, to meet new people, to mark life’s big (and not-so-big) milestones. Birthdays? Champagne. Breakups? Wine night. Your coworker’s dog’s half-birthday? Sure, Read More...

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Think while you drink—the case for mindful drinking

Many of us have probably found ourselves waking up to a splitting headache and an impossibly dry mouth after a night of celebratory drinking that makes us tell ourselves that we will never drink again. While the drama of this moment may fade with the hangover, the overall sentiment of wanting to Read More...