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.
6 pain-free things you can do to help turn the tide on plastic
Biodegradable plastics are often touted as the eco-friendly solution to non-recyclable plastics, but the reality is that biodegradables aren’t doing much to clean up our planet. They require the 130-degree heat of an industrial composter to break down, meaning that they won’t decompose in the Read More...
8 simple ways to stay calm, even in the face of chaos
You may have heard that outer order contributes to inner calm, and while true, what if you could remain calm despite chaos rather than avoiding chaos? Here are eight tips for positive simplifying that can help you remain Read More...
Shopping at Whole Foods is finally a good deal—if you have Amazon Prime
The “Whole Paycheck” era at Whole Foods is finally over—if you have Amazon Prime. Amazon is serving up a smorgasbord of discounts to Prime members to make shopping at the upscale US supermarket chain more Read More...
The next time you want to complain at work, do this instead
I looked at my watch. It was 3:20pm. I had been on the phone for over an hour, almost all of that time listening to Frank*, a senior manager at Jambo, a technology company, complain about his boss, Brandon. Jambo is a company I know well — I have many ongoing relationships there from when I used Read More...
Corc Yoga mats are green and gorgeous, made from trees
Crafted from sustainably harvested cork in Portugal, these stunning mats will take your yoga practice to new eco-friendly Read More...
Boost your brain power by adding yoga or mindfulness to your daily routine
More and more studies are finding that just 25 minutes of yoga or mindfulness can improve brain function and boost energy levels. On top of that, some studies have found that yoga can make you more resilient to stress. As a wonderful perk in addition to all of the benefits above, meditation may Read More...
The subtle art of forming valuable, life-long friendships
The late George Carlin is probably one of my favorite comedians. I always found him to be raw and honest, and like most great comedians, there was a sense that he wasn’t there to just make you laugh. He had a subtle truth to share and that truth was best delivered as a Read More...
It's Bike To Work Week; here's how to make it Bike To Work Year
Right up front, I am going to say that Bike To Work Weeks and Bike To Work Day on Friday are probably a terrible idea. Imagine if we had a special Drive To Work Day and everybody did it and the roads were jammed and the pollution was terrible and everybody just parked everywhere and.. oh, never Read More...
This 15-30 minute routine makes your brain healthier, younger, and smarter
In the book, BLUE ZONES: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who’ve Lived the Longest, author Dan Buettner details some incredible science on how to live the longest possible life. One of the key insights is to continually learn NEW and different things. You will age very quickly if you Read More...
Why a rising rate of diagnosed depressions in the US is actually a good sign
A new report shows that more and more people in the US are being diagnosed with depression, and that’s a good thing. This isn’t a tale of increasing numbers of depressed Americans. Instead, it shows that people in the US are just as depressed as they ever were—but are increasingly seeking the Read More...