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.
The Art of Connection: Finding ourselves through others
“We are hardwired to connect with others, it’s what gives purpose and meaning to our lives, and without it there is suffering.” - Brené Brown By Kristy Jansen Preparing for a second holiday season in the pandemic era, I have found myself seeking a deeper understanding about what makes Read More...
How to bring more joy into the workplace
Companies around the world are making heavy investments in technology and programs to cultivate worker connectivity in a remote world. While concepts like purpose, mentorship, and empathy are key to building company culture, it’s easy to forget a simple yet critical component of the workday: Read More...
Make the most of your garden's fallen leaves by making leaf mold
As we delve deeper into autumn, many gardeners will find themselves with a surplus of fallen leaves. One great way to use that free natural resource is by gathering the fallen leaves and making leaf mold. You may have never heard of it before, but leaf mold is an excellent way to make your own Read More...
So your compost has mold? What it means and what to do about it
So you’ve set up a functioning compost system in your backyard. First things first, congratulations! But how do you know if your compost is healthy and thriving? Mold and fungi are actually a sign of a functioning compost pile, but not all kinds of mold are good. Check out the list below to Read More...
Research says you shouldn’t pressure a picky eater
Whether you were a picky eater yourself or now parent one as an adult, most of us have come across a child who simply refused to expand their food palette beyond chicken nuggets and carrot sticks. New research from Duke University suggests that rather than using coercion or force, the most Read More...
Could ‘universal basic mobility’ end youth disconnection?
The concept of universal basic income (UBI) is being tested in cities around the world to explore how no-strings-attached payments can improve standards of living for vulnerable individuals. Now, some cities are looking beyond payments and embracing “universal basic mobility” as another Read More...
Overwhelmed by small decisions? You may be suffering from decision paralysis
One of the collective symptoms of the Covid-19 pandemic is a feeling of unfamiliarity and uncertainty about what’s going on in the world. According to new research, these feelings are beginning to permeate our personal lives as well, resulting in many people experiencing what psychologists have Read More...
Finland proposes law to help close the gender wage gap
As part of a bid to help close the wage gap between men and women, the Finnish government is planning to put a new law into motion that allows workers to see what their colleagues are earning if they feel as though they may be experiencing discrimination in the workplace. The Organization for Read More...
Delivery riders in Germany will now get bikes and phones from employers
In a landmark achievement for workers’ rights, food delivery services in Germany will now have to either provide couriers with bicycles and mobile phones or pay them compensation as part of their employment agreements. The decision came after the country’s Federal Labor Court ruled in favor of Read More...
The benefits of corporate gifting
Giving gifts to friends and loved ones boosts our moods and makes us feel good about doing something nice and thoughtful for someone else. Within the workspace, gift giving can have additional benefits that can help your business in many ways. What is corporate gifting? When employers offer gifts Read More...