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.
These compostable shoes are made out of kombucha tea waste
As circularity is slowly making its way into the fashion industry, compostable materials are becoming more common for a growing number of designers looking to weave sustainability into their products. One of the latest such products is the result of a partnership between New York streetwear brand Read More...
Oakland, CA to launch large-scale UBI experiment
After encouraging preliminary results from Stockton's universal basic income (UBI) experiment, another California city is testing out guaranteed income as a strategy for economic empowerment for marginalized groups. The City of Oakland announced this week that it will provide $500 a month to 600 Read More...
Research: Handwritten is better than typed when it comes to memorization
We’re on our computers and smartphones so often these days that it’s rare that we write something by hand, but a new study from the University of Tokyo suggests that writing information by hand is better than typing when it comes to retention and memory. In the study, 48 participants were Read More...
How to host a memorable virtual Easter celebration
Easter is just around the corner, and even though we can't yet gather with all our loved ones, we are far more experienced when it comes to virtually celebrating memorable occasions compared to a year ago. Here are a few ideas to keep your virtual Easter holiday fun and interactive. Peeps Read More...
This neighborhood food sharing app aims to cut down on waste
Food waste is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and a misuse of valuable resources. While at-home strategies like meal planning and freezing greens can help your family cut down your food waste footprint, it’s not always easy to use up every last grocery item before they go Read More...
7 Habits that build mental resilience
We recently discussed how time outdoors boosted teens’ mental health during the pandemic. Getting out into nature is a great way to bolster mental health, but it’s only one of many strategies we can employ to protect our mental health and build resilience. Today we share seven habits that build Read More...
The Optimist View: Knocking down the negative news bias
“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” - Victor Frankel The old news mantra, “If it bleeds, it leads” has long steered traditional media outlets towards the violent, the Read More...
12 Tips to become more decisive
Do you find yourself getting hung up on even simple decisions? Getting caught up in the “what ifs” of potential choices can leave us feeling paralyzed at life's crossroads. However, just like any other skill, practice and focus can help us become better decision makers. Here are 12 strategies Read More...
This Russian fashion brand creates pieces entirely out of recycled plastic
“Ethical” and “sustainable” are fashion trends that we at The Optimist Daily hope never go out of style. We’re uplifted that many popular brands such as Adidas and Levi’s are rethinking how they manufacture their products so that they are more eco-friendly. Russian fashion house Read More...
These sustainable woolen boots keep your feet dry and warm
While rainboots are good for keeping your feet dry during wet weather, they can be rather heavy, don’t allow your feet to breathe properly, and don’t necessarily protect you from the cold. In an effort to provide a better alternative, serial entrepreneur Andrey Petrov has created the Read More...