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.
7 Natural ways to battle insomnia
Getting a good night’s sleep is critical for our health and productivity. If you experience trouble getting to sleep or struggle with insomnia, here are seven natural strategies to help remedy the issue. Eat nutritious food Insomnia is often linked to poor nutrition. Try to assess what minor Read More...
Less is more: How to boost productivity by figuring out what not to do
While it may sound completely counterintuitive, evidence supports the idea that if we want to ramp up our productivity and happiness, we should be doing less. As it turns out, when you stop doing the things that make you feel busy but aren’t getting results (and are draining you of energy), then Read More...
Fashion Week Minnesota highlights AAPI and Indigenous designers
This spring, Fashion Week Minnesota features new shows that showcase local designers and creatives that are underrepresented in mainstream fashion, giving voice to their collections and cultures. Fashion designers from Asian American and Pacific Islander, Black, Indigenous, and people of color Read More...
What is the difference between poisonous and venomous snakes?
Snakes are often associated with danger due to their sharp fangs and potentially lethal bite. Often when somebody sees any snake at all they jump for fear that it could be lethal. However, there isn't always a need for fear, as many snakes are just venomous and not poisonous. What does poisonous Read More...
Why does spicy food make your nose run?
No matter what spice level you can handle, we’ve all eaten spicy food that’s a little too hot. Whether it’s from sprinkling a little too much hot sauce over your meal or ordering too ambitiously in an Indian restaurant, the sensation is not the most pleasant. Your mouth starts to burn, Read More...
Is flossing actually important, and how often should we do it?
It’s probably safe to say that most are committed to brushing their teeth at least twice a day (though whether most people also reach the recommended two minutes is another story). However, when it comes to flossing, it’s way more common for people to drop the ball. The American Dental Read More...
How to be an ally part I: performative allyship
In recent years, and especially in the wake of George Floyd’s murder by police officer Derek Chauvin in May 2020, social advocacy and activism around the world have evolved and continue to evolve at an admirable pace. The emergence of activism in the era of social media, which, whether we like Read More...
How to be an ally part II: effective allyship
Welcome to part two of this two-part series on allyship --- click here to read part one --- one of the neologisms born out of contemporary English-language social justice activism. More specifically, this piece will discuss what it takes to move from performative allyship to effective allyship, Read More...
Your questions about adaptogens answered
Health buzzwords are used all over the place - bio-organic, all-natural, pasture-raised - but do we know what they really mean? Well, today we are going to dive into one particular word being thrown around a lot at the moment: adaptogens. What are adaptogens? "Adaptogenic" means to regulate or Read More...
Here’s how to prepare for allergy season
Spring is well underway, bringing with it migrating birds and blossoming trees. For some, spring also marks the start of allergy season. According to the CDC, 19.2 million adults and 5.2 million children in the U.S. suffer from seasonal allergies or hay fever. Due to climate change, pollen Read More...