The Optimist Living
Good enough: the pursuit of excellence has corrupted the world of leisure
Hobbies can be an antidote to too much stress. Doing things just for fun, relaxes. Many claim that they don’t have time. But there is another obstacle: our perfectionism. If you’re a jogger, it is no longer enough to cruise around the block; you’re training for the next marathon. We seem to Read More...
Keep good company and more tips to stay positive in challenging times
A lot of the news is negative and it depresses many people. How do you stay sane in an insane world? There are things you can do to protect your mindset: exercise, hang out with positive people and express gratitude for everything that is going well in your life. Here’s a short list for the Read More...
How staying curious will help you lead a better life
Curiosity does much more than kill cats. It propels innovation, spirituality, and self-reflection. It can improve your memory, reveal your creative side, and help you become more social. If you need more convincing, here are 7 reasons why you should remain relentlessly Read More...
Working remotely? These 6 tips will help you stay motivated
While working remotely gives you lots of freedom, it can also deprive you of direct accountability and make it hard for you to stay motivated. Especially, if you see your home as a place of relaxation, using it as a workplace can be harder than expected. If you’re struggling to stay motivated Read More...
Money can’t buy happiness, but who says money can’t help you earn happiness?
While money can’t buy you happiness, in the strict sense of the word, having money to spend may help you earn happiness. Confused? Just have a look here at what the research Read More...
These are the three things interviewers are trying to figure out about you
In this day and age, it’s more than likely that you will have to go through the interview process to get a job. Typically you get ready for an interview by preparing answers to questions that you suspect will be related to the job that you applied for. But if you really want to do good on an Read More...
Losing motivation? This practice will give you the drive you need to stay fit
Anyone who’s ever tried making a fitness a priority will tell you that staying “on track” is the most difficult part. Finding the initial motivation is easy, but working out on a consistent basis is where it gets challenging. According to researchers, however, there is a simple way to keep Read More...
Why so serious? These 6 tips will add a little more laughter to your daily life
No matter what position you find yourself in during your life, you need to have a sense of humor. If you take life too seriously, you will only deplete your happiness and impair your ability to connect with others. That’s why it’s important to get your daily dose of humor just like a vitamin. Read More...
These scientific secrets will protect you from jet lag
Where you’re flying cross country or halfway across the globe, jet lag can plague your travels and effect the way your body performs. And with more people flying internationally than ever before, more people are likely suffering from jet lag. If you are one of these people, here are a few Read More...
The science of epigenetics can change your lifestyle for the better. Here’s how
Until now, scientists believed our gene expression, which has a huge impact on our mental and physical well-being, was set in stone. Now we’re finding out that our gene expression is malleable, influenced by external stressors and lifestyle choices, from running outside to who you have your Read More...