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.
Optimist View: A how-to guide on surviving mental firestorms and thriving in the midst of chaos
BOOK REVIEW of Emotional Inflammation: Discover Your Triggers and Reclaim Your Equilibrium during Anxious Times by Lise Van Susteren, MD and Stacey Colino By Kristy Jansen Inflammation (n): a localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful, Read More...
Overwhelmed by grief? Here’s how to get through tough emotions
If you have ever experienced loss in any shape or form, you might know how paralyzing the grief that comes with it can be. Sometimes you can keep grief in check and maintain some normality in your days; other times the grief can be overwhelming, making it a challenge to do anything. For those Read More...
Dogs: 4 spiritual lessons we can learn from our canine friends
We get much more from our relationships with dogs than just companionship. In fact, dogs of every shape and size can be a source of inspiration and support. Below, you’ll find four valuable lessons that dogs can teach us in our spiritual lives. Being present: Sure, canines live in the modern Read More...
The best supplements for before, during, and after a workout
If you’re looking to get a boost in your energy, stamina, and ability to recover, you might want to consider trying natural fitness supplements. Which ones—you might be asking? Below you’ll find a small list of the best supplements for before, during, and after exercise. Before Read More...
How to get better at managing your time
A new study out of the University of California, Irvine, found that the typical office worker is interrupted every three minutes and five seconds. The problem is that after a disruption, it takes an average of 23 minutes and 15 seconds to get back on track. We’re prone to wasting a lot of time Read More...
The Optimist View: Best of 2020
“To find optimism, look for the good things in life.” – Catherine Pulsifer This week, our hard-working editorial team is taking a break from our Optimist View article. While we do not have any new content for you to read today, we have included some of our best Optimist View articles from Read More...
Have fancy clothes you never wear? Rent it out on this platform!
Whether it’s a dress you once wore as a bridesmaid or a suit you never got the chance to wear because you work from home, most have us have articles of clothing in our wardrobes that never see the light of day. That’s what inspired New York-based entrepreneur Adarsh Alphons to launch a new Read More...
How to perk up your plants with used coffee grounds
Coffee grounds are great for making DIY body scrubs, but did you know they can also help perk up your plants? Just like people, some plants love coffee and others don’t, so here is a guide to help you know which plants benefit from a coffee boost. Use old coffee grounds The first key is the Read More...
Houseplant how-to: Caring for your orchids
Orchids are notoriously tricky plants to keep alive and thriving, but once you get the hang of it, keeping beautiful blooms alive will be second nature. Whether you got it as a gift or bought one yourself, here’s how to keep that orchid alive and thriving. The first factor is watering. Read More...
5 steps towards a less worrisome mindset
Although we know that worrying can hurt your well-being, snapping out of negative thought patterns can be incredibly difficult. That’s because these thought patterns are hardwired in our brains. When we try to stop worrying, what we are doing is confronting our beliefs, values, and emotions. To Read More...