The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News

Manchester’s ‘dress rehearsal’ for life is getting homeless men back to work

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Chris, 57, a former painter and decorator from the north-east, spent most of his life “travelling from town ...

3 top tips for overcoming the stifling pressure to “get in shape”...

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM As summertime approaches, so does the widespread pressure to get the elusive "summer body." For many, this is ...

These 6 lighting tips will boost your mood and your health

At a time when sustainable and healthy living is at the forefront of many of our minds, the issue of lighting becomes a contested ...

16 fun ways to celebrate Earth Day this year

Tomorrow, April 22nd, you can honor Earth Day by learning about your ecosystem and contributing to its health. Here are 16 great activities you ...

Move Over Bob: changing the trades so women don’t just join the workforce—the...

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Building new foundations Welcome to the third installment of The Optimist Daily’s Annual Local Changemakers series. Over five ...