The Optimist Living
It doesn’t have to be lonely at the top: how to stay social as a leader
While working your way up the ranks in your organization can be seen a positive thing, there can be negatives to making it to the top. Mainly, the higher you go, the fewer friends you have around you at work. This can make you become lonely, which can be problematic for both your physical and Read More...
For a strong core, try this equipment-free exercise
Your core muscles play a huge role in your everyday activities, from getting out of bed to walking down the street, and bending over to grab things—but, most importantly, they literally help you stay upright. If you want to strengthen your core, try this simple equipment-free Read More...
How to turn restlessness into positive energy
Do you ever have a little too much energy? Maybe you’re jittery or realize you’re breathing fast for no apparent reasons. If this sounds familiar, here are seven positive ways to harness that energy for the good of your mind and Read More...
How to have a productive conversation about diversity and inclusion
Discussing topics such as diversity and inclusion isn’t easy. People tend to have strong opinions on these matters, and expressing your own opinion can leave others agitated—without any progress being made. For productive conversations on diversity and inclusion, here’s what you must keep in Read More...
For less stressful travel, try doing these things before you leave home
Even though going on travels is supposed to be fun and exciting, often times it can also be stressful. Research shows that even small trips over relatively short distances are associated with higher levels of cortisol, the stress hormone. Fortunately, the more mindful we become of our anxiety Read More...
How self-compassion can boost your performance in many aspects of life
Being kind and understanding to yourself in the face of adversity is known as self-compassion, and it’s been the subject of a great deal of research over recent years. Why? Because psychologists are discovering that self-compassion is a useful tool for enhancing performance in a variety of Read More...
These five practices are the simplest way to live a long life
If your objective is to live a long, healthy life, leaping from one health fad to the other isn’t exactly a well-reasoned strategy for improving our health. Instead, all you really need to do is stick to these five low-risk lifestyle Read More...
Want to change your life? Use these design-thinking strategies to guide you
If your life isn’t meeting your expectations, you may think it’s time to make some changes. But rather than randomly deciding what to change, the best thing you can do is follow a structured path for identifying your problem and making a carefully considered shift. Here are 6 design-thinking Read More...
Why we need to stop making conversations ‘political’
What sets a political conversation apart from a regular one is that people don’t care about what’s true in a political conversation. Facts are brushed aside, science is doubted, and all that’s left is tribal conflict. When we turn topics into political ones, all it does is give us less and Read More...
Stop driving, start cycling: Why biking is the healthiest way to get around
By making your bike your main mode of transportation in the city, you can benefit yourself and your city greatly. Other than the fact that avoiding the usage of the car reduces emissions, a new study suggests that cycling is also the healthiest way to get around cities. Another study recently found Read More...