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.
Work less, work better: Use these 5 steps to design your perfect week
Admit it: You want to work less. And work smarter. You want to enjoy your free time, but you need to make good money. And of course, you want keep learning and enjoy your career at the same time. Whether you work in a so-called creative industry or not, balancing personal autonomy with productivity Read More...
Myanmar's government will hand over power to Aung San Suu Kyi's party
While still not all votes have been count, it's become apparant that Aung San Suu Kyi's party has not only won Myanmar's landmark election with a staggering majority in parliament, but that it is also allowed to take over power. The president's spokesman has now said his government would obey the Read More...
Study: Preschoolers need more outdoor time at child care centers
A new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine finds child care centers play a pivotal role when it comes to the physical activity levels of preschoolers. Yet few children get to experience outdoor recess time as it is scheduled. Only 3 in 10 children had at least 60 minutes Read More...
How gentrification may benefit the poor
When a poor neighborhood attracts higher income residents, expensive cafes and pricy vintage clothing stores move in, making daily living more expensive. The narrative is that gentrification displaces low income residents and in the worst case scenario causes homelessness. Now, a new storyline is Read More...
How to mindfully deal with difficult people (and save the world)
There’s a practice I’ve been doing for a while that is so simple and yet so impactful in working with difficult people and also bringing a sense of balance and perspective in the moment, it’s almost shocking to me. I live in Los Angeles, California which is well known as a city Read More...
Alain de Botton: How philosophy can change your life
Alain de Botton is many things, but I think of him as a rare breed of practical philosopher. In 1997, he turned away from writing novels and instead wrote an extended essay titled How Proust Can Change Your Life, which became an unlikely blockbuster. His subsequent books have been described as a Read More...
Scientists find way to fix cavities without the pain
For all of you who ate way too much candy this past Halloween, we have wonderful news for you. Scientists in Britain have developed a new procedure that can repair slightly decayed teeth before a deep cavity forms without the need for painful injections and drilling. The painless procedure involves Read More...
How mindfulness shapes the brain to help boost performance
By now you have most likely heard about the rewarding benefits of mindfulness and meditation, but were you aware that it physically alters your brain to help boost your performance in life? Researchers from the University of British Columbia found out that mindfulness makes changes to eight Read More...
Forget dystopias, these sci-fi writers opt for optimism instead
It’s hot, and you’re walking. Shuffling, actually. You’ve spanned a seemingly endless chalk-dry plane, and you’re thirsty, run-down, exhausted. You think about your flaking, parched lips and aching muscles, and about how your arduous journey will be worth it if you ever Read More...
12 daily habits that invite calm and mindfulness
Seriously stressed out at work right now? You're not alone. In fact, one survey found that as many as 80 percent of Americans are too! But it's not just bad for your mental health. According to the CDC, problems at work are more strongly associated with health complaints than any other life Read More...