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.
5 ways to transform car rides from painful to pleasant
Nobody wants to spend hours delayed in traffic; it's a nightmare on wheels for those with back pain. Take it from Olivia Sabedra-Buck, a 36-year-old marketing manager from Santa Barbara, California, who has suffered from severe lower back pain caused by a ruptured disk during her daily commute. Read More...
A positive guide to navigating climate chaos
Maintaining hope in the face of the climate crisis is more than simply a psychological exercise; it is essential for motivating action and behavioral change. The relentless flood of negative news and the overwhelming effects of human activity on the environment can lead to despair and Read More...
NaviLens: championing inclusive urban transport for the blind and visually impaired
Every journey in the fast-paced urban transportation world presents its own obstacles. For people with visual impairments, riding public transit might feel like starting on an undiscovered adventure. Despite these challenges, NaviLens, an app that is transforming the urban transit environment with Read More...
Rowing against the current: Botswana’s women safari guides inspire and empower
In the calm of Botswana's Okavango Delta, where the morning sun creates a golden glow on the water's surface, an amazing metamorphosis is occurring. Women are taking the lead in changing an industry that was formerly thought of as a man's domain: guiding tourists through beautiful waterways. The Read More...
Why is Easter so early this year? Exploring the moon's impact on Easter, Passover, and more
In the tapestry of time, the alignment of celestial bodies orchestrates not only natural phenomena but also the timing of our cherished religious celebrations. The lunar rhythms influence the 2024 celebrations of Easter, Passover, Ramadan, and Holi, posing both challenges and curiosity for Read More...
5 essential work skills to enhance your resume in 2024
In a world where talents are valued above all else, how we approach job searching and resume writing is changing dramatically. As we approach 2024, the focus is squarely on skills-based hiring—a game-changer that is leveling the playing field for job applicants and changing the talent acquisition Read More...
What is intellectual humility? How intellectual humility unlocks learning and understanding
In the records of Indian folklore, there is a timeless story about six blind men discovering an elephant for the first time. As each man touches a different part of the elephant – its trunk, tusk, or tail — they generate vastly different conceptions of the creature. "It's like a snake," one Read More...
Opill: the over-the-counter birth control transforming access to contraception in the US
Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill in the United States, is poised to change the landscape of contraceptive access. It is a progestin-only contraceptive pill and boasts an impressive 98 percent efficacy rate in preventing pregnancy, as substantiated by data submitted to the U.S. Read More...
Your guide to witnessing April's total solar eclipse in North America
With the total solar eclipse just around the corner, enthusiasm is building throughout North America. On April 8, a celestial display will occur as the moon crosses the sun, creating a shadow across a large portion of the continent. While acquiring premium lodgings may be difficult at this time, Read More...
5 essential characteristics of outstanding gardeners
Gardening success is more than just yields; it is a harmonic combination of personal characteristics and horticultural practices. Spring is just around the corner, which means more of us will be getting ready to get back out into our own gardens. To encourage us on this journey, let’s discover Read More...