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.
Community Microgrids for Disaster Resilience: A follow-up to “True Grid”
By Kristy Jansen California is suffering through a brutal fire season, Europe has faced a nasty heatwave all summer, and Japan recently experienced its worst typhoon in 25 years. 2017 was the costliest year for natural disasters in U.S. history with losses exceeding $1 billion, at a total Read More...
This is when you should be sending your kids to bed
Children ages 3 to 12 need to get somewhere between 10 to 12 hours of sleep each night. Why? Not getting enough shut-eye time can lead to weight gain, as well as taking a toll on their physical, emotional, and social health. If you don’t know what time you should be sending your child to bed, Read More...
Multitasking: Can it be beneficial for you?
Although psychologists have been warning us about multitasking for decades, there are other studies that suggest multitasking may have benefits. But enjoying those benefits can only happen if you do multi-tasking the “right” way. There are two ways to multitask. This way is the only one that Read More...
The Future of Water
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Fighting climate change could generate $26 trillion for the world economy by 2030
A report from the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate finds that shifting from fossil fuels to cleaner energies such as solar power could prevent 700,000 premature deaths from air pollution in 2030. Beyond public health, fighting climate change could generate more than 65 million new Read More...
Semi-automatic washing machines are perfect for the thrifty apartment dweller
If you live in the US, you’ve probably never heard of a semi-automatic washing machine. A semi-automatic is typically lightweight and comprised of two side-by-side tubs encased in plastic, one for washing, one for spin-drying. These washers are extremely popular in Asia, and there’s an Read More...
Thank-you notes: Here’s why you should write them more often
When was the last time you wrote a thank-you note to someone? If you can’t remember the last time you sent one, a recent study may explain why. According to the new research, people chronically underestimate the power of expressing gratitude and overestimate how awkward it will be, which may keep Read More...
Healing the world by slowing down
Every family has two or three qualities they prize. In one family, parents praise their children for being good at sports; in another, for being musical or socially adept. At our house, speed was highly esteemed. The faster you could do a thing, the better. I turned out to have a knack for it. As Read More...
Meet the teens who are turning their backs on social media
It’s widely believed that young people are hopelessly devoted to social media. The teenagers of Generation Z, according to this stereotype, tweet, gram, Snap, and scroll. But for every young person hunched over a screen, there are others for whom social media no longer holds such an allure. These Read More...
How mindfulness is being used to treat sexual dissatisfaction
The applications of mindfulness are not limited to inducing calmness, treating depression, or encouraging healthy eating. Now, with huge numbers of men and women reporting sexual dissatisfaction, it is being applied to our relationships too. Have a look here to see how mindfulness can put an end to Read More...