Lifestyle
Alongside taking care of other people and the planet, make sure you take good care of yourself. The Lifestyle section at the Optimist Daily has solutions for everyday wellbeing on topics like food, beauty, fashion, and the latest trends. Curious about caring for houseplants, eating plant-based, or parenting tips? It’s all in there.
How to embrace a single life to the fullest
Following the theme of healthy relationships and intimacy this week, this article is for people who are embracing single life. Our culture is steeped in subliminal messaging that having a partner is a must. With a "happily ever after" with the perfect match being the end goal. However, this Read More...
Understanding your own sexual boundaries—a crucial step for healthy sex
Establishing boundaries is an essential part of leading a healthy, satisfying, and fulfilling sex life. We’ve shared stories in the past about setting boundaries when it comes to personal relationships, and for work (a prevailing issue for many of us, especially as more and more people Read More...
7 simple and affordable ways you can practice self-care
Self-care doesn’t need to be elaborate - or expensive. In fact, some simple and affordable forms of self-care can go a long way when you’re looking for something to do that will make you feel better. Here are seven ways to take a calming moment for yourself, any time, any day: Start a Read More...
Grocery store advice from a professional food shopper
Between the overwhelming variety of cereal options and cleverly placed candy treats at check-out, a quick trip to the grocery store can all too often run over 30 minutes and have countless impulse buys. If you have fallen victim to the inefficient shopping trip, you’re in luck! Jimin Song, a Read More...
Here are some tips to enrich your sex life
When it comes to the topic of speaking up about your needs in the bedroom, many of us don't feel like we can, leaving us unsatisfied. The cause of this is complex, with problems stemming from societal influences, self-esteem, less than satisfactory past experiences, Read More...
A 3-step guide to mindful masturbation
Intimate pleasure is certainly not reserved for those who are coupled up. Even though much of the public conversation centers on commercialized date nights for couples celebrating their love, intimate pleasure actually starts with the single self. Masturbation shouldn’t be considered only a Read More...
These 3 strategies will help you train your mind to be more positive
When something goes wrong at work, it’s normal to take that negative experience and hold onto it for the rest of the day— or maybe even for the whole week. That tendency is a product of how our brains are wired, and it exposes us to extra, unneeded stress. But it doesn’t have to be like Read More...
3 tips to bring more intimacy into your relationship
Intimacy is a crucial part of any healthy, fulfilling relationship and goes beyond what happens in the bedroom. Whether you're looking to reconnect with a long-term lover or discover more about a new partner, here are three ways to boost intimacy in your relationship. Learn your love Read More...
To improve young people’s self esteem, ditch the term virginity
Here at The Optimist Daily, we are all about empowerment. Whether it’s through societal, financial, or physical means, hearing these stories are important to inspire our own. That is why this Valentine’s Week, we wanted to share with you this interesting take on sexual empowerment and the Read More...
3 lifestyle hacks to keep inflammation at bay
Inflammation is nothing to fear. It’s a natural and needed process in the body, helping to direct blood flow, immune cells, and nutrients to areas in need of healing. But when inflammation gets out of hand or occurs in the wrong place, it can result in tissue damage, hormonal imbalances, and even Read More...