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.
How to cultivate a little more happiness at home and at work
While there is no one road to happiness, science tells us there are some small shifts we can make in our own lives that can help us cultivate a little more happiness in our lives. At a time where the pandemic and political division can have us feeling down, here are five science-backed ways to feel Read More...
Compton to launch America’s biggest guaranteed income program
In 2019, the city of Stockton, California, became the first city in America to launch an experimental guaranteed income program that would provide 125 residents with monthly payments of $500 over the course of 18 months, with no strings attached. From the first results of Stockton’s basic income Read More...
Study: Drinking the right amount of caffeine may lower diabetes risks
While too much caffeine from coffee may cause unpleasant side effects such as anxiety or insomnia, that doesn’t mean you should cut your caffeine habit entirely. This is especially true for people with type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care Read More...
Allbirds launches clothing line made from discarded marine shells
Allbirds launched its sustainable shoes made from ethical wool farmed in New Zealand back in 2016. Years later, the brand made headlines in The Optimist Daily for donating sneakers to healthcare workers during the pandemic. Now, the company is launching a new sustainable clothing line made from the Read More...
How a rickshaw driver’s son beat the odds to join a famed UK ballet school
Kamal Singh was 17-years-old when he first became transfixed by ballet dancers in a Bollywood film. At that moment, the son of a rickshaw driver in Delhi knew that he wanted to become a ballet dancer himself. Four years later, Singh has become one of the first Indian students to be admitted into Read More...
5 Tips for a safer Halloween this year
Halloween is going to look very different this year, but that doesn’t mean we have to abandon celebrations all together. We consulted Futurity to get some tips from experts on how to safely celebrate the spooky season this year. Here’s what epidemiologists have to say. Cover your face. Read More...
How to make your workspace more ergonomic without buying a new office chair
Is working from home taking a toll on your back? If so, you don’t have to jump straight to buying a new office chair. Here are some simple tips to make your work from home set up more ergonomic. Support your low back Sit up straight and place a rolled-up towel or lumbar roll between your low Read More...
Why this startup makes shoes from plants rather than recycled plastic
While more running shoes made from recycled plastic bottles are hitting the market, a Dutch startup believes there’s a much greener way to produce shoes: starting with plants. According to Richard Rusling, cofounder of Zen Running Club, the problem with using recycled plastic in shoes is that Read More...
Study: Getting naked around strangers can improve your body image
The way you see your own body is entirely perceptional. What you see is not necessarily a correct representation of how you actually look, and oftentimes, we disparage our own bodies for things that others do not see or notice. Having a negative body image of yourself can hinder confidence, but Read More...
These alternative leather brands are sustainable and stylish
Top fashion brands like Stella McCartney and Adidas are introducing products made from fungus leather in 2021, but fungus isn’t the only alternative leather option out there. Today we share six prominent up and coming leathers sourced from plants, food waste, and food byproduct. The first Read More...