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.
7 tips for zero-waste air travel
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM This month is Reduce Plastic Month, also known as Plastic Free July in the United States, making it the perfect time to revisit simple but impactful ways to cut down on plastic waste, especially while traveling. With summer in full swing, many of us are Read More...
Why hope may matter more than happiness, according to new research
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM At The Optimist Daily, we believe that good news isn't just nice to hear. Hope is essential for building a brighter world. That’s why this new research out of the University of Missouri struck a hopeful chord: it suggests that one simple emotion may shape Read More...
How books about boys are quietly rewriting the script on masculinity
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If you want to counter toxic masculinity, don’t start with a think piece. Simply hand a boy a book. That’s the quiet but powerful idea rippling through this year’s Carnegie medals for children’s writing, where male friendship and nuanced portrayals Read More...
Summer hair care made simple: 11 natural ways to protect your locks
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Summer is the perfect time to loosen up and let your natural hair texture take the spotlight. Ditch the high-maintenance routines and focus on keeping your hair strong, soft, and sun-safe. With a few mindful tweaks, you can keep your locks looking lovely Read More...
25 easy and effective ways to help protect insects—starting today
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Insects are facing a crisis. Their populations are dropping at alarming rates, even in pristine nature reserves. That’s bad news not only for bugs but also for the birds, bats, amphibians, and ecosystems that depend on them. The good news is that you can Read More...
How to soothe a sunburn with argan oil
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Suffering from sunburn and just used the last drop of aloe vera gel? Don’t fret—there’s a lesser-known sunburn soothing remedy that you may already have in your cabinet: argan oil. What makes argan oil so great for sunburns? Argan oil, thanks to its Read More...
How nightclub outings help older adults fight loneliness
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM It was after midnight at Mirano, one of Brussels’ iconic nightclubs. The bass pulsed through the air, red lights swept across the floor, and young partygoers sipped drinks under the spinning disco ball. But this night was different. Among the crowd in crop Read More...
Brewing better health: Harvard study explains what coffee has to do with aging well
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Your daily cup of coffee might be doing more than waking you up; it could be helping you age more healthfully. According to a sweeping new study from Harvard University, moderate coffee consumption during midlife is linked to better mental and physical health Read More...
How to be an ally part II: effective allyship
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Continuing the conversation: What effective allyship really looks like Today we are continuing to revisit our 2020 series on allyship. If you caught Part I, you’ll remember we explored the rise of performative allyship: how well-meaning gestures can fall Read More...
How to be an ally part I: performative allyship
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Why we’re revisiting our series on allyship this Pride Month At The Optimist Daily, we believe that allyship is a lifelong practice; one that demands reflection, humility, and, most of all, action. This June, we are celebrating Pride Month but also Read More...