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How to recharge your social battery and find your social sweet spot
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Even the most social among us know the feeling: you’re laughing with friends, enjoying yourself…and then, suddenly, you’re done. The chatter feels louder, the room feels smaller, and all you want is to go home. This shift, often called hitting your Read More...
From oven grime to laundry stains: 12 genius dishwasher tablet tricks
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Dishwasher tablets aren’t just for your dishwasher anymore. These powerful, concentrated cleaning agents can help you tackle everything from oven grime to dingy laundry. Experts recommend using packed powder tablets for most of these hacks, since they Read More...
French court holds TotalEnergies accountable for greenwashing in landmark ruling
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a groundbreaking decision, a French civil court ruled that oil giant TotalEnergies misled consumers in a 2021 advertising campaign that promised it could reach carbon neutrality by 2050. The judgment marks the first time France’s greenwashing law has Read More...
Silver Linings Rescue Ranch proves senior dogs deserve love, care, and a new leash on life
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM 2025 Local Changemakers Series: Compassion-driven sustainability & care for the overlooked Welcome to the first installment of The Optimist Daily's Annual Local Changemakers series. Over the next five weeks, we’re highlighting ten extraordinary Read More...
How PeaceCYCLE transforms Haiti’s water sachets into sustainable jobs
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM 2025 Local Changemakers Series: Compassion-driven sustainability & care for the overlooked Welcome to the first installment of The Optimist Daily's Annual Local Changemakers series. Over the next five weeks, we are highlighting ten extraordinary Read More...
3 common debt myths that might be hurting your finances
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Debt can stir up a lot of emotions, and pretty negative ones at that, like shame, anxiety, and even fear. But according to financial educator Rita-Soledad Fernández Paulino, founder of Wealth Para Todos, we need to strip away the stigma. “It’s just what Read More...
Peanut allergies drop in kids thanks to new early feeding guidelines
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A profound change in pediatric nutrition is paying off: newly released research confirms that introducing peanut products to babies as young as four months is not only safe, it’s effective in preventing potentially life-threatening peanut Read More...
Maldives sets a global milestone by ending mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a major step forward for public health, the Maldives achieved what no other country has done before: it has eliminated mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B. Recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), this Read More...
New dementia research highlights two surprising risk factors you can address today
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Dementia research is evolving quickly, and the latest findings offer more actionable steps for prevention. A 2024 report in The Lancet has added two more items to the list of modifiable risk factors for dementia: untreated vision loss and high cholesterol Read More...
Things to consider when deciding on the perfect Halloween costume
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Halloween is approaching, and if you're still unsure about what costume to wear, don't worry! It's natural to feel overwhelmed when there are so many options available. Sophie Strauss, a Los Angeles-based stylist, recommends asking yourself five essential Read More...