The Optimist Living
Hone this skill in order to increase your value by 50 percent
While communication is one of the most important ways for us to connect, navigate, and grow with each other, it is also one of the essential skills to hone in order to increase our worth. This is advice coming from multi-billionaire investor Warren Buffet who claimed that both written and verbal Read More...
Stop searching for your soulmate and do this instead
Looking for your soulmate is a daunting and never-ending quest that can only lead to shattered expectations and unattained relationship goals. That’s why, looking for particular qualities instead of a vague idea - like a soulmate - allows you to be more specific about what you want and can help Read More...
How to meet stress and adversity with more resilience
You might have noticed how some friends or family members handle stress and adversity in a totally different way than you, and how they appear to have better self-control. While you might think that getting better at managing your emotions and increasing your self-awareness is beyond your reach, Read More...
The way to cope with the holiday pressures
When the holiday season knocks at the door we get engulfed by a festive and warm feeling of joyfulness, but at the same time, the burden of holiday stress becomes a part of it too. Whether the stress roots from the pressure of wanting to have a perfect Christmas or managing to get everyone held Read More...
How drawing pictures can rev up your memory power
Whether you’re trying to remember someone’s name or an ingredient from a recipe, it’s possible that sometimes your memory lets you down. Some people try to prevent this by keeping notes, yet researchers have found that the most effective way is actually sketching the things you’re trying to Read More...
24 ideas and ways of living to help you resist the capitalist system
You might think that because of its ubiquitous nature capitalism is impossible to bypass, but that’s not the case. Although at times difficult, there are ways to buck the system by making certain changes in your lifestyle and your consumer’s behavior. Here are 24 ideas and everyday ways that Read More...
Three morning stretches to improve the rest of your day
Stretching keeps the muscles flexible, strong and healthy, and doing it in the morning can transform your entire day. There are times when you almost jump out of bed full of energy, and then there are those when getting out of bed seems impossible. These three quick, simple stretches will help you Read More...
7 houseplants to keep you good company during winter
If you’re looking for ways to fight seasonal depression, getting more houseplants may do the trick. From filtering the air and increasing oxygen levels to boosting healing and increasing focus, these green companions can also increase general happiness and well-being. Here are seven plants to Read More...
Transforming failure into an asset for future success
Failure is surely set to bring you down but you can also turn its demoralizing effect into a factor for future success. Recent research has found that experiencing setbacks hurts your self-esteem but it may also be the thing you need to propel you forward to later triumphs. Learn how to properly Read More...
Home-cooking is the way to a healthier diet
Only 10 percent of Americans find pleasure in cooking, while around half of them hate doing it. This means that a considerable amount of people try to put as little effort as they can in preparing their own meals by consuming unhealthy pre-packaged and readily-available food. The most effective Read More...