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.
An app doubles income for laundry women in Uganda
Done right, the Internet opens up revenue opportunities for ordinary citizens. Initiatives like Airbnb and Uber allow people to make money with their assets. It works the same way in the developing world. In Kampala, Uganda, there’s an app—Yoza—connecting people who need their laundry done Read More...
The future is bright for the world’s poorest farmers, says Bill Gates
Bill Gates knows a thing or two about innovation. It tends to "take longer than many people expect, but it also tends to be more revolutionary than they imagine," he writes. And that's exactly what's happening now in the way digital tdchnology is reorganizing life for the poorest people in the Read More...
Ten habits of highly creative people
What exactly is creativity? So many of us assume that creativity is something we had as a child but we lost, or something allocated to rarified individuals that we can only admire from afar. But science has shown that, in many ways, we are all wired to create. The key is recognizing that creativity Read More...
6 qualities mindful people enjoy that mindless people don't
Mindfulness, as hot a topic as it is, is also an oft misunderstood concept. Many confuse being mindful with being meditative, but you don't have to become a dedicated yogi to enjoy the professional and personal benefits of a more mindful existence. It's not about being new-agey or trendy. Read More...
5 one-minute meditations to help you achieve peace of mind
"People think the holidays are supposed to be the happiest time of the year, but for many of us, it's stressapalooza," says Dean Sluyter, who has taught meditation for more than 40 years and is author of Natural Meditation: A Guide to Effortless Meditative Practice. The good news: Meditation can Read More...
Combat Blue Monday and make your winter a whole lot happier
The greatest secret to happiness – as demonstrated by science – is connection with others. People who feel more connected to others have lower rates of anxiety and depression. Moreover, studies show they also have higher self-esteem, are more empathic to others, more trusting and Read More...
How to stop thinking during meditation: 10 tips to calm in 10 minutes
Have you tried meditation only to get frustrated because you can't stop thinking or worrying? Maybe you worry so much that you feel more stressed after meditation than when you began! If you struggle with constant thoughts during meditation, don't give up yet! With these 10 tips, you'll get calm, Read More...
Could giving circles rebuild philanthropy from the bottom up?
Grassroots giving could provide a healthier way of funding social change, but it also has its limitations. “We talk about them [the charities] quite often you know. Say for example it’s about a project to help children being abused. So …one member…a teacher will say yeah Read More...
16 ways to live your passion in 2016
Do you feel stuck in a career that just doesn’t inspire you? Are you in an unfulfilling relationship that you can’t leave? Do you Read More...
Taiwan's Tsai vows economic fix while keeping peace with China
President-elect Tsai Ing-wen pledged to overhaul Taiwan’s flagging economy and maintain peace with mainland China, even as she called on Communist Party leaders in Beijing to respect the island’s democracy and place in world affairs. Tsai, 59, rode on a wave of discontent with the Read More...