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.
Six Ways to Work Better
By Jurriaan Kamp, Editor-in-Chief Long before anyone invented the “open plan office”, there was the newsroom. The newsroom looks every bit like you see it in movies: a place of chaos and cacophony. I very well remember how I spent my first day in the newsroom of my first employer, the Dutch Read More...
This 12-word quote entirely explains how to be successful
You don’t need external “security” to assure you that you will succeed. You already know that if you decide, then you will Read More...
Wabi-Sabi: The Japanese philosophy for a perfectly imperfect life
Imperfection is the basic principle of Wabi-Sabi, the Japanese philosophy of accepting your imperfections and making the most of Read More...
Failure doesn’t actually exist. Here’s why
In every failure, there is a lesson. The reason why so few are able to reinvent themselves over long periods of time is that they fear Read More...
BBC is broadcasting its first vegan cooking show
BBC has entered the vegan game by releasing its first cooking show featuring cuisine that’s entirely plant-based. The show will be hosted by a former stunt performer who turned vegan in 2015 and whose main quest will be to offer guidance on how to live on a vegan Read More...
Using a VPN can significantly increase the privacy of your Internet traffic
A virtual private network, or VPN, is a convenient way to ensure safe and secure Internet use. With a growing number of cases of data breaching and system hacking, privacy concerns among individuals are also on the rise. Here’s a guide that explains why you should use a VPN to ensure secure web Read More...
These six habits will help you handle your emotions better in the workplace
Anger is bound to come about every once in a while in the workplace. When it comes knocking, we must know how to deal with it appropriately. If mismanaged, it can take down company morale and sabotage your ability to lead and collaborate well. Here are six habits that will help you manage your Read More...
These TED talks will teach you how to use the blockchain for your business
Since its foundation, blockchain has developed into one of the most revolutionary technologies in modern times. The groundbreaking technology can bring greater transparency to business operations, enhance data security, and improve efficiency. If the blockchain is still an enigma to you, these 3 Read More...
How to excel in the workplace if you’re an introvert
Because being an extrovert is seen as the norm in our work culture, introverts sometimes fall into patterns of feeling misunderstood, overlooked, or out of sync with the rest. If you can relate to this, here are ten tips to help you weigh in meaningfully at the workplace and work better with Read More...
This guide will help you do your part in saving the planet from climate change
The entire responsibility of avoiding a catastrophic climate change lies in our hands. The recent UN climate report has warned us that if we don’t limit global warming to 1.5°C by making considerable changes in the way we eat, live, and travel, then dire consequences await us. This 10-step guide Read More...