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.
Still have vacation days left? 3 ways to use your time off for a good cause
Despite the well-documented benefits of vacation, it’s no secret that Americans aren’t great at taking their paid time off (PTO). A new study from travel booking website Priceline found that a quarter of Americans still have more than nine vacation days left on the table through the end of Read More...
Cafe in Tokyo lets people with paralysis control robot waiters
A cafe in Tokyo offers people with disabilities the opportunity to become more independent by employing them as remote controllers of robot waiters. The robots can be told to move, observe, talk to customers and carry objects, even if their operator can only move their eyes. The project aims to Read More...
Here are some of the most tasteful-looking small tiny houses of this year
Small living has become a trend lately as people are increasingly trading space for factors such as location, cost, and efficiency. In their turn, architecture firms are not behind with delivering minimalist and innovative house models with clever space-saving ideas and novel technology. Take a Read More...
Norwegian Prime Minister becomes first world leader to win Global Citizen Prize
The Prime Minister of Norway was awarded the Global Citizen Prize, making her the first leader to ever win such an award. As head of one of the most progressive countries in the world, Erna Solberg won the award for her commendable commitment to global education, fighting for equal rights for Read More...
How to treat a stranger in need: a moral response to the migrant caravans
Migrants fleeing persecution and violence in their homes and seeking refuge is a narrative often repeated in the troubled history of humankind. As Jews and Christians, we celebrate the biblical story of an entire people taken from slavery to journey toward the Promised Read More...
Ethical Christmas: seven gifts that tread lightly on the planet
The frenzied celebration of tinsel-coated consumerism is upon us. But you can (just about) enjoy it without hurting the environment or turning a blind eye to the working conditions of those who make it all Read More...
Tunisia passes law that allows equal inheritance rights among men and women
Tunisian officials approved a bill that permits both men and women to have equal rights to inheritance, making it the first Arab nation to take such an initiative. The legislation contradicts the Qur’an which states the share of women’s inheritance is half that of men’s. The law also Read More...
The real power of harnessing empathy is in the ability to forgive
If you are a leader, business owner or manager you are likely aware that your employees cannot maintain optimal focus and productivity if they are distracted by strong emotions. It makes no difference if their feelings are due to personal struggles or arise from a workplace conflict, the mind Read More...
How to multitask without breaking your brain
We live in the golden era of multitasking. Technology has made it possible to send emails on a walk, text your significant other at work, and play Civilization in Read More...
Restoring balance and harmony: A paradigm shift
If we were to describe the underlying message that we seek to express at the Optimist Daily it would be that we live in a “we-world” not in a “me-world." We recognize and respect the many challenges facing our society, yet too often “doom and gloom” stories are the only kind of news we Read More...