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.
Smart textiles could influence the future of fashion
Imagine sending and receiving voice messages via your favorite sweater. Or watching a show on a display that is simultaneously the fabric of your trousers. This outlandish idea may actually be part of the future of fashion. Scientists have developed smart textiles that, like other advanced Read More...
Cultivate a more sustainable closet with these green fashion tips
We recently shared three strategies for buying clothes more eco-consciously. In addition to shopping with sustainability in mind, taking a deeper look at your clothing habits, in general, can help you develop an environmentally-friendly closet and ditch fast fashion for good. Here are five Read More...
UGG launches new carbon-neutral vegan shoe line
We recently shared a guide to making more eco-conscious clothing choices. Part of this includes buying from brands that value sustainability and durability. One such company making their goods a bit greener is UGG. The popular shoe brand just launched their Plant Power Collection which features Read More...
How to cope with post-pandemic anxiety
The progression of vaccine distribution offers an optimistic outlook for a return to some aspects of normal life in the near future. While exciting, the idea of returning to public life does carry with it some uncertainty and distress for many people. The return to life, as usual, includes a huge Read More...
Hermès is the latest brand to offer mushroom-based leather products
Mushroom-derived leather holds real potential for revolutionizing the fashion industry and pushing it towards more sustainable practices. This potential has been particularly reflected in recent partnerships between major brands and biotechnology startups looking to replace animal-sourced leather Read More...
Which toilet paper is the most eco-friendly? Bamboo vs. Recycled
Here at The Optimist Daily, we have already discussed the negative environmental impact of destroying forests to produce single-use paper products like toilet paper. For years now, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has been urging consumers to switch to more sustainable alternatives to Read More...
Revitalize your garden this spring with companion planting
As noted in our spring solutions View from last weekend, the new season is upon us and it’s time to get planting! Each spring is an opportunity to refresh and expand your home garden and this year, we’re encouraging you to improve your space with companion planting. This technique uses Read More...
Root rot: How to treat and prevent this common houseplant killer
Most houseplant ailments are easy to recover from with the right balance of food, water, sunlight, and maybe a new pot, but unfortunately, root rot is tough to overcome for most plants. This condition is usually caused by a bacterial or fungal infection that develops when roots are oversaturated. Read More...
Navigate family conflict with these key strategies
After an entire year in close quarters with each other, many families have experienced at least one, if not several, blowouts and rifts with fellow dwellers. Disagreements with family members are common and natural, but they can be exacerbated by times of stress. Research has shown that even in Read More...
22 plant-based foods to boost energy production in your body
Caffeine isn’t the only way for your body to summon an extra boost of energy. According to integrative neurologist Ilene Ruhoy, there are a lot of plant-based foods you can eat that have a “high consumption of compounds that enhance energy production of cells.” Below, you’ll find a list Read More...