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.
It could soon be possible for your damaged tooth to repair itself
Enamel may be the hardest tissue in the body, but once it’s damaged, it cannot self-repair. The good news is scientists have discovered a method by which its complex structure can be reproduced, essentially allowing the enamel to grow back. In studies thus far, the repaired enamel has been found Read More...
Seoul’s seniors are fighting loneliness and isolation at the disco club
South Korea’s population is currently aging faster than any other developed nation in the world. According to a 2016 census, roughly 14 percent of the country’s population was made up of citizens over the age of 65, amounting to 6.8 million people. And, as there’s increasing evidence about Read More...
Bury this shirt once it’s worn out. It will become “worm food” in 12 weeks.
A tech-based clothing startup by the name of Vollebak has developed a T-shirt that can either be put in a compost bin or buried in the ground once it’s reached the end of its life. That’s because the shirt is made entirely from wood pulp and algae, which breaks down in soil or in a composter Read More...
Shift your mindset and turn failures into wins by cultivating a “Learning Mind”
It is easy to dwell on the negative experiences in our lives. Maybe you failed a test, ended a relationship, or forgot an important deadline. Whatever the situation may be, it is only truly a failure if we fail to learn from the experience. Carrying the wisdom gained from something that bombed Read More...
3 apps that can help you master your finances and make saving a game
Cyber game manufacturers are capitalizing on the popular and addictive nature of phone games to help users not only have fun but also master their finances. The three games highlighted here are dominating the personal finance landscape, each with a different approach to helping users Read More...
A major company just gave its national ad airtime to the Global Climate Strike
Seventh Generation, a major company that specializes in cleaning and personal care products, is donating all of its national TV ad airtime for a whole week leading up to the Global Climate Strike. If you aren’t already aware of the global Climate Strike, it’s an event happening on September Read More...
Desperately seeking security? How learning about attachment styles can improve your relationships
Sensations of comfort and calmness from a close relationship are developed from a young age. Children are taught they should derive love and security from their relationships. Children who experience close and rewarding personal relationships with family and friends are taught to seek our Read More...
How to stop letting worry interfere with your moments of triumph
Do you find yourself waiting for the other shoe to drop in times of joy? Many of us are guilty of worrying even when things are going well in our lives. However, recent research has found that fully experiencing your emotions of joy can help you cope more effectively with times of distress. Sonja Read More...
Here’s what it looks like to live off-grid for 77 years
For years, the Optimist Daily has been exploring all the ways that companies and people can live off-grid in this day and age. Meanwhile, a woman by the name of Margaret Gallagher has casually been living off-grid for all of her 77 years. Her 200-year-old thatched cottage in Northern Ireland has Read More...
How old is your pet in terms of human years? The answer is complicated
If you have a pet, you’ve probably heard this one before: one regular year is like seven years for dogs and cats. Well, according to a veterinarian from the Mississippi State University, there’s actually a bit of logic behind this. People observed that with optimal healthcare, Read More...