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.
Happy Thanksgiving from The Optimist Daily
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How to get rid of stubborn Thanksgiving dinner stains
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and many of us are excited to be celebrating a holiday together with friends and family IRL for the first time in almost two years. This means that things are probably going to get messy in the kitchen and around the dinner table on Thanksgiving Day. This Read More...
Make creativity a daily practice, even if you don't think you're "creative"
Lately, we’ve been sharing a lot of stories about the benefits of engaging in creative activities, like singing and cooking at home, but what if you don’t think of yourself as the creative type? Many people are under the impression that to be considered creative, you must be able to make Read More...
Coffee and tea consumption linked to lowered risk of dementia
A new study published in PLOS Medicine suggests that drinking moderate amounts of tea or coffee daily may lower your chances of having a stroke or developing dementia. The study looked at the tea and coffee drinking habits of 365,682 adults between the ages of 50 and 74. Each participant Read More...
Heading back to family Thanksgiving? Here’s how to manage your social anxiety
Contrary to what Hallmark movies would like you to believe, the holidays are not always a magical time filled with family joy and snowflakes. For many families, holiday gatherings can be tense and anxiety-provoking, especially if you took a year off due to the pandemic. If you find your social Read More...
Scientists confirm: Grandmas really do love their grandchildren a lot
Even though many of us already have a strong inkling that our grandmas love us, it’s always nice to get confirmation. The researchers explored the brains of 50 grandmothers while they were shown an array of photographs—some were snaps of their grandchildren, while the rest of them were Read More...
These Thanksgiving foods have surprising nutritional benefits
It’s officially Thanksgiving week, and that means that in addition to shopping and chopping, many people are also thinking about how they can maintain healthy and nutritious eating habits during the holiday sugar rush. Fortunately, many Thanksgiving staples are packed with nutrients, so if you Read More...
How to navigate traveling with children this holiday season
Many of us are returning to celebrating the holidays with our extended family for the first time in a while this year, and if you have children who are too young to be vaccinated, traveling can be especially anxiety-provoking. If you’re a parent and you do plan on traveling for the holiday, we Read More...
5 Ways to stay connected with your partner during the busy holiday season
As the holiday season approaches, some of us are preparing to celebrate with friends and family in real life for the first time in a very long time. While exciting, the coming festivities may also mean that your list of obligations seems to go on and on, making it more likely for your own Read More...
The DogPhone allows dogs to call their owners while they're out
Dog owners know that even though their furry companions can’t speak, they all find unique and innovative ways to communicate with their humans. Now, researchers have developed a device, nicknamed the DogPhone, which offers a way for canines at home to reach their owners while they’re Read More...