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.
7 Ways to strengthen your relationship in the new year
Earlier this week we talked about conversation strategies to reduce tension. If one of your goals of the new year is to strengthen your relationship, we have some tips for you from a psychology expert. Here are seven research-supported ways to strengthen your relationship this year. Maintain Read More...
Setting goals for 2021? Here’s how to ensure you actually achieve them
We’re all for setting goals for the New Year, but the reality is that many people lose motivation and don’t end up following through on those goals. In order to help you set goals that you will actually achieve, here are a few goal-setting strategies to help you stay on course. Pick a Read More...
3 Ways to become more present in the work-from-home era
The key to productivity is staying focused on the present moment and avoiding the temptation to multitask, but that’s easier said than done. If you’re working from home, you have probably noticed how seamlessly you can drift off from working on a task to suddenly scrolling through social media Read More...
How to cook using your old Christmas tree
The early days of January are the time of year where we start seeing old Christmas trees lying on the side of the road, but if you have yet to toss out your old tree, Julia Georgallis has a recommendation for you: try eating it! In her new book titled How to Eat Your Christmas Tree, Georgallis Read More...
Reduce conversation stress with these 8 communications strategies
The stress of the pandemic compounded by holiday pressures may have your household nearing a boiling point this week. Fortunately, effective communication strategies can help you tackle tough topics, express what you’re feeling, and ultimately, resolve some tension in your home. One place the Read More...
8 Design tips to cultivate more joy in your home
Heading into a new year can prompt some ambitious resolutions, but after a year like 2020, many of us may not be aiming to run a marathon or learn a new language. Instead, we might be simply seeking ways to bring more joy into our day to day lives. As we continue to spend more time at home, here Read More...
5 New Year’s resolutions for aspiring gardeners
There’s hardly an activity as healthy and rewarding as gardening. Not only does gardening allow you to grow your own food and beautify your yard, it also helps you slow down, live a simpler life, and exercise. If you’re someone who enjoys setting New Year’s resolutions, consider adding Read More...
How to empower women most affected by climate change
Climate change is displacing populations and livelihoods. According to the United Nations, 80 percent of people displaced by climate change are women. When climate change wreaks havoc on low-income communities, women are less well-equipped to manage these crises due to cultural barriers, gender Read More...
Jacinda Ardern is showing politicians how to lead during a crisis
As a citizen of any country, the dream is to have a leader who does everything in their power to make sure their country’s people feel heard, informed, and safe. And if they can avoid all the typical political buzzwords and jargon, then that’s an added bonus. During the coronavirus, political Read More...
How to find equanimity within a maelstrom of negative news
Equanimity is defined as calmness and composure in the face of difficult situations. When you reach a state of equanimity, then you are better equipped to serve your family, friends, and community. The problem, especially amidst an election season brewing within a pandemic, is that the news media Read More...