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.
These foods will help you reset your gut in just 3 days
By now you've probably heard how influential the microbes in your gut are for your overall health. What you might not have known is that the life span of a microbe is about 20 minutes, meaning that it’s possible to make lasting changes to your gut health in just a matter of days. To reset your Read More...
Working out may not be the best way to live a long and healthy life
The key to a long, healthy life isn’t necessarily exercise. Rather, it’s the environment you live in. According to researchers, living in an environment that constantly nudge you to move without you even thinking about it is one of the most impactful ways to increase your life span. Such Read More...
These foods help you get a good night’s sleep
Good sleep is vital for health. But in overstressed hyper societies, more and more people are struggling with their sleep. Here’s an overview of bedtime foods that work wonders for your Read More...
4 tips for staying in love
We know that two people can’t exist in a constant state of closeness—human beings need to take a step back and recharge in solitude as much as we need to be close with one another. That’s why problems arise in relationships when one partner becomes too attached to the other. If this situation Read More...
The art of friendship starts with the humble acquaintance
Friendship substantially contributes to our health, wellness and of course - optimism. Research has clearly shown the negative impacts of loneliness. In a world that is full of “much too much” to do, and the fleeting facebook “friend” experience, creating impactful connections is truly Read More...
How to save yourself from burning out
One of the big problems with employee burnout is that they don’t come at convenient points in time. Rather, they come precisely when you need to be sharp, like in the middle of a big project or during a “crunch” period. If you feel like you’re heading towards a burnout, here are five ways Read More...
Too hard on yourself? Why a little self-compassion can take you a long way
Did you know that you are innately more likely to be critical of yourself than you are to be compassionate? Yep, it's wired in that beautiful brain of yours to give yourself a hard time. Whether it's not acknowledging your achievements, or taking yourself down for things you wish you did better, Read More...
A meditation exercise for people who simply cannot 'quiet' their minds
For thousands of years, people have used a simple breathing meditation to enhance spirituality and understand our place in the universe. This insight meditation also enhances creativity and clarity of thought while promoting a sense of peace and Read More...
Could this resiliency program help solve mental health issues amongst students?
You've heard it a million times, "kids these days". It's an age-old challenge that we've heard called the generational superiority complex - where the last generation bemoans the readiness of the next generation to take on the world. Well, that's not a particularly Optimist point of view and we Read More...
Amsterdam, Netherlands: Derelict church becomes vibrant community hub
Stichting Bildung aims to build bridges within society—from excluded groups to wealthy ones, from low to higher educated— in a space filled with culture, altruism, and social connection. The project is being designed and implemented by a small group of people from different countries and Read More...