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.
The case for giving free massages to the homeless
Holistic health and pursuit of happiness should be available to all, especially those in poverty and struggling. If ever there was an age of anxiety, it is Read More...
Study shows that rich people and poor people experience happiness differently
Rich people are more likely to experience happiness as feelings of contentment and pride, while those with less money tend to have stronger feelings of love and compassion, according to a new study. The research shows that instead of feeling positive emotions that involve connections with other Read More...
Blockchain’s 2018 Goal? Human rights over financial gains
2017 was an exciting year for blockchain. Despite the fact that the world today is rife with discord and polarization, there are those who are passionate about building a better future, one where people are empowered to self-organize and the institutions that underpin society actually work for the Read More...
How to maintain your physical and mental health this holiday season
When the holiday season approaches and the sky darkens, it’s no wonder we want to spend our times indoors relaxing under a blanket. It’s also no wonder why, after a period of filling seasonal meals and relative inactivity, that many of us don’t feel so fit when the new year comes back Read More...
I changed my mind about a deeply held belief, and finally saw the world accurately
Most of us don’t change our minds. Whether the issue at hand is the repeal of net neutrality in the US or Brexit, we avoid information that might shift our viewpoints, assuming that our opponents are simply dumber than we Read More...
While you’re shopping: ‘giving an experience is better than giving stuff’
When the holiday season comes, what do you give to the person who seems to have everything? How about nothing? Recently, researchers investigated whether it is possible to maintain the satisfaction that we get from gift giving but without actually giving any physical stuff altogether. They Read More...
Research says this is how to get to 100 years of age
Looking to live to 100? A new study finds that people age better if they have a sense of purpose in life. Purposeful living has already been linked to other aspects of wellbeing, like lower risk of disease, but this one of the first studies that examined how people physically change over Read More...
Inside the world of a Kenyan cryptocurrency miner
Eugene Mutai is well aware of the risks of mining virtual money. "Sometimes I ask myself: will the bubble pop?" He's right to be -- cryptocurrencies are Read More...
An easy guide to the Universal Basic Income solution
The Universal Basic Income (UBI) has been lauded by people all over the world as a solution to the growing problem of wealth disparity. From insiders of the Silicon Valley to politicians and media outlets, UBI is starting to get a lot more attention. But is UBI actually a good idea? Will it Read More...
Great ethical holiday gifts under $100
This year, give the planet a gift by ditching mass-produced trinkets when shopping for hoiday presents. Instead, go for gifts that work to improve lives and protect the environment. Not sure where to start? Take a look Read More...