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.
Revolutionizing roadway power: Detroit pioneers wireless EV charging
Detroit proudly reveals the nation's trailblazing innovation: a length of road that wirelessly charges electric vehicles (EVs) on the move or at rest, signaling a big step forward in automotive evolution. Eliminating EV charging challenges The introduction of wireless charging on highways Read More...
The vegan advantage: proven health benefits revealed in a rare identical twin study
While the health benefits of a plant-based diet are well known, a recent pioneering study on identical twins has confirmed these advantages. Stanford University's groundbreaking study, which included 22 sets of identical twins, highlighted the outstanding benefits of adopting a vegan diet over a Read More...
How West African hairdressers offer mental health support and a pathway to healing
DECEMBER 21ST, 2023 UPDATE: This solution is a Reader's Choice selection of 2023! Here's why one of our fellow optimists nominated this story: "A few days before [this article was published], I was at my favorite salon getting my hair done. As she was conditioning my hair and massaging my scalp Read More...
Want to declutter your holidays? Here's how to ask for no gifts this year
The saying “less is more” has never rung truer than during these unpredictable and tumultuous times. If our collective concern for the environment isn’t enough to encourage us to minimize our carbon footprints by rejecting consumerism, then the financial stress and/or job instability that the Read More...
Breaking the ice: Swedish city combats winter loneliness with "say hello" campaign
In the frozen embrace of Luleå, where daylight dwindles to mere hours, plunging into icy seawater becomes a ritual. For Katariina Yliperttula, a dip before work is about more than braving the cold—it’s an invigorating thrill. "It’s like a happiness rush afterwards," she says, recounting her Read More...
7 sustainable alternatives to wrapping paper
The season of giving and receiving gifts is just around the corner. Although giving loved ones presents has a great impact on your (and their) mental health, it is also of utmost importance to be mindful of the impact gift exchanges have on the environment. Stanford University estimates that the Read More...
Recovering from family gatherings: your essential guide to recharge and reset
A flurry of family visits might leave you reeling and wondering, "What just happened?" The intensity of spending time with family may be emotionally and physically demanding, whether the commotion has just ended or looms on the horizon. Psychologists have dubbed this phenomenon "family jet Read More...
Opting out: 4 alternative movements to redefine Black Friday
Right now, the Black Friday shopping festivities are undoubtedly engulfing our screens and storefronts. It's easy for consumerism to take center stage, but nonetheless, amid the consumption frenzy, emergent movements provide respite for people wanting a break from the buying frenzy. Here are four Read More...
Native American Heritage Month and how to be an ally this Thanksgiving
Native American Heritage Month begins in November, a month when many Americans celebrate Thanksgiving. While this cultural month has excellent intentions, it is significantly more complicated for Native Americans. Thanksgiving is a difficult period for many Native Americans because of the numerous Read More...
Study shows children of gay dads thrive
Researchers dug into the lives of families with gay fathers in a landmark study published in the journal Family Process, challenging prevalent preconceptions and shedding light on the resilience and success of these family dynamics. Contrary to some belief, children born to homosexual couples Read More...