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.
Physical books beat tablets when it comes to storytime with kids
Most parents read books with their children before bed, but with the rise of modern technology, the iPad is quickly replacing the dog-eared picture book. However, new research indicates you might want to hold onto those physical books as they are more beneficial for cognitive development in Read More...
This year was hard, but that didn't quell these states' spirit of generosity
Navigating this year has been difficult, to say the least. Many of us are coping with the impacts of the ongoing pandemic and are grappling with the uncertainty of what the new year might bring. However, the challenges of this year did not stop the spirit of generosity—especially in New Read More...
Just 10 minutes of jogging is enough to improve your mental health
As little as 10 minutes of moderate jogging is enough to boost mood and brain activity. These are the findings of the latest study exploring the relationship between physical activity and mental health. Previous studies have primarily focused on cycling and its effects on our executive function. Read More...
Meet the knitwear designer teaching this waste-reducing knitwear trend
Scotland-based knitwear designer Flora Collingwood-Norris is on a mission to teach people how to mend their clothes in the name of using fewer resources and avoiding waste. The fashion industry is pretty wasteful, so why fan the flame by purchasing more clothes to replace torn or damaged Read More...
3 Ways to promote casual encounters within your remote or hybrid office
In the era of remote or hybrid employment, workers are missing out on the office culture experience. While we sit behind our screens, there’s little chance for casual interactions, serendipity, or building relationships and rapport. All these factors contribute to team building and creativity Read More...
Everything you need to know about tea tree oil
Essential oil aficionados have long touted the many benefits of tea tree oil. On top of giving off a clean and calming scent for your home, tea tree oil can be a wonderful treatment for your skin and hair. Here are some things you should know about tea tree oil before integrating it into your Read More...
This easy tip boosts night shift worker health
In our busy modern world, night shift workers are called upon to keep the world spinning whilst most of us sleep. However, it has been proven that people who work when the sun goes down have a number of health problems associated with this lifestyle. According to the CDC, these include heart Read More...
Instagram to launch parental control and time limit features
Following concerning findings about the effect of social media use on teens’ mental health, Instagram has announced plans to implement several new safety and mental health features in early 2022. These include parental controls and a new “Take a Break” feature. New parental control Read More...
Give the gift of the perfect festive houseplant this holiday season
This holiday, consider making the lives of your loved ones a little greener with a festive houseplant! Plus, with a little TLC, a houseplant is a gift that keeps on giving all year round. Here are eight beautiful houseplants to give as gifts this holiday season and tips on how to take care of Read More...
AI and robots team up to piece together ancient Pompeii frescoes
The Roman city of Pompeii was buried in ash by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79, and has fascinated archeologists since its discovery in the 1700s. Unfortunately, piecing this ancient city back together is no easy feat. To more efficiently reconstruct the ancient city, researchers from the Read More...