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.
The Optimist View: Cultivating Consciousness with Deepak Chopra
“There is no solution with a war on anything, including a war on ignorance, which is what is happening right now. It's a display of insanity and ignorance. You can't fight that. You see, what you have to do is come up with creative solutions and creative solutions are already existing in the Read More...
Here’s how to prepare your houseplants for the change of season
Although houseplants live predominantly indoors, they are still susceptible to the changing seasons. As we move into fall, here are some tips for prepping your plants for cooler weather. Bring them inside. During the warm summer months, many houseplants benefit from the sunlight and fresh Read More...
How to clean your neglected shower curtain
You likely clean your toilet and sink frequently, but when was the last time you cleaned the grime out of your shower curtain? This often overlooked part of your bathroom can collect a lot of dirt and even mold, so here’s how to properly clean your shower curtain. The first step is to clean Read More...
Feeling tired? Here are 6 all-natural ways to boost your energy
It’s mid-afternoon and you’re feeling sluggish. Instead of reaching for another cup of black coffee, maybe it’s time you consider new ways to add energy to your life. Keeping that in mind, here are 6 natural ways to boost your energy. Shift your diet to cover common nutrient deficiencies: A Read More...
Thought Leader Series: Awakening creativity with Deepak Chopra
As children, our creativity is regularly encouraged. Through art, games, and play we are constantly expanding our imaginative side, but as we get older, we tend to let our creativity slide. Fortunately, our brains’ plasticity allows us to continue to learn and grow even into old age so it is Read More...
Parental advice: How to help your kids succeed at distance learning
How do you set up your child for academic success in the age of distance learning? It is a question many parents are asking themselves these days, and one that sociologist Christine Carter recently received from one of her anonymous readers. To help kids work faster, concentrate longer, and Read More...
To connect more meaningfully with each other, call instead of texting
Over the last couple of months, social distancing has pushed many of us to rely on technology to connect with one another. And while many opt for text-based communications out of fear of awkwardness, new research shows that a phone call is more likely to produce the actual feelings of connectedness Read More...
7 foods to lose weight naturally without dieting
It’s commonly believed that low-calorie food helps you lose weight, but the problem is that many foods that people grab while dieting have little nutrients and don’t actually satisfy hunger. This just leaves the door open to more snack temptations. Instead, the healthiest way to lose weight Read More...
Interest rates on these farm loans are tied to improved soil health
Soil degradation is a looming crisis for the future of our food systems. We have discussed solutions like crop diversification and natural fertilization methods, but when it comes to funding these solutions, things get a bit more complicated. How can we convince farmers to invest in regenerative Read More...
Study: 10-minute massages can boost the body’s stress-fighting system
A new study recently dove into the physiological details of how a massage can kickstart the body’s relaxations systems. What they found is that just a 10-minute massage can be all it takes to engage the body’s stress-fighting mechanisms and restore some peace of mind. Although the findings may Read More...