The Optimist Living
If you want to be creative, you have to practice the art of doing nothing
There was a time, not so long ago, that visionaries were forecasting a future with too much leisure time as a result of ongoing technological innovations. So far, the reality has turned out differently. Today more people are overworked than ever before. Most of us live amidst an ongoing barrage of Read More...
Lowering your blood sugar with the next superfood: Lentils
Spikes in blood sugar levels are increasingly linked to inflammation as the root cause of many degenerative diseases from cancer to Alzheimer’s. So, it’s great news that a new study shows that eating lentils can lower blood glucose by up to 35 Read More...
Relax like a deep-sea dweller with these relaxing ocean soundscapes
Sometimes we point our readers towards articles that provide quality tips and tricks for reducing stress and improving sleep. This is not one of those times. Instead, follow the link and take a dive into the deep blue sea for 10 hours of relaxing ocean soundscapes produced by BBC Read More...
Your phone is dirty. Here’s how often you should clean it
You and everything you come into contact with are carpeted with bacteria. Your phone is no different. In fact, your phone is one of the most bacteria-laden things you own. Here’s how often you should clean your phone, and how to do so without damaging Read More...
Here’s how to bounce back after being rejected
Being rejected in romance hurts, but if you let that feeling walk all over you, then you’ll miss out on a great opportunity. Although that may sound strange, rejection can open up doors that you may not have noticed before. Research backs this claim. If you've had a hard time bouncing back from Read More...
Want to travel and work? This approach makes doing both possible
In this day and age, you don’t have to wait until you retire in order to travel. Thanks to the internet, intermixing travel and work is completely feasible. From remote jobs and freelance life to entrepreneurship, here’s how to take your job anywhere in the Read More...
Stop stressing: These 10 tips will help make the summer more enjoyable
As an adult, you may have long forgotten what it’s like to not have a care in the world—to sleep in as late as you want, to spend an entire day at the beach, or to take a real vacation. It can be difficult to find the time to relax when you’re focused on building a career or have other Read More...
How to tell whether or not you’re in a toxic relationship
While every relationship goes through ups and downs, some relationships can have a negative spillover effect that can damage your mental health. And we’re not just talking romantic relationships: friendly, familial and professional relationships can be toxic as well. Here’s what you need to Read More...
Eat these tasty anti-inflammatory foods and save your life
A new study found that women who ate the most inflammatory foods were 39 percent more likely to develop any form of breast cancer than those who ate the least. Food products like ready-made pasta sauces and industrially produced bakery goods like bread are all expected to cause inflammation, which Read More...
How to make your next barbecue both healthy and delicious
While barbecuing in the summer months can be awfully enjoyable, it’s not so good for your health. Research shows that cooking most meat at temperatures above 300°F can produce potentially cancer-causing chemicals, and that eating too much red meat can increase your risk of heart disease. If you Read More...