The Optimist Living
Want whiter teeth? Try the ayurvedic tradition of oil pulling
Oil pulling is an ancient ayurvedic tradition which consists of swishing oil in your mouth for anywhere from three to 20 minutes in order to give it a proper cleaning. Coconut oil is the perfect oil for doing this because it’s anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antimicrobial. Essentially, when Read More...
Boost your brain power by adding yoga or mindfulness to your daily routine
More and more studies are finding that just 25 minutes of yoga or mindfulness can improve brain function and boost energy levels. On top of that, some studies have found that yoga can make you more resilient to stress. As a wonderful perk in addition to all of the benefits above, meditation may Read More...
10 tips for improving your work-life balance
It can feel like the only way to have more fun is by sacrificing work, and the only way to do better at work is to sacrifice fun. No matter how trapped you might feel, however, there are steps you can take to enjoy the best of both worlds. Check out these 10 tips for enjoying life without worrying Read More...
Here’s why you never seem to have enough time
If you feel like you never have time, that’s because you don’t have enough time. Nobody does. Time is, in our modern society, a scarcity, a “precious resource,” and the unspoken enemy that must be subdued. But this was not always so. At other moments in history, time was abundant. So what Read More...
Building your creative capacity will make you an asset in the age of automation
If you want to survive the onslaught of jobs that will come about through automation, the CEO of IDEO says you should build your creative capacity. Creativity is one of the few things that automation will struggle to wrestle from us, making it a vital asset to have in the future. Want to become Read More...
Simply fixing your posture can make you happier and more energetic
A number of studies suggest that bad posture may exacerbate the symptoms of clinical depression and anxiety. Even if your mental health is generally solid, there are good reasons to think that you’d be happier—and healthier—if you simply sat and stood up straighter. Here are three ways Read More...
Feel free to disagree. It’s good for society
The notion that we should only say things that are pleasing and agreeable is damaging to society and the spirit. What makes a society vibrant and healthy are principled troublemakers, according to a psychology professor at the University of California, Berkeley. Here’s why we all benefit when Read More...
Why psychologists say life gets better after the age of 50
According to psychologists, it’s quite common for people around the age of 50 to enter a period of unhappiness. However, this period eventually fades away and life becomes brighter. Take a look here to see why psychologists say life gets better after Read More...
Saunas deliver many health benefits beyond relaxation
When it comes to saunas, Finland is the holy land. The Fins go for a sauna several times a week, and many people have them in their homes. Beyond the relaxing feelings that saunas give, research shows that using them on a frequent basis can cut your risk of stroke by 60 percent. The study isn’t Read More...
Why you should do some Japanese ‘forest bathing’
In Japan, people practice something called forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku. Shinrin in Japanese means “forest,” and yoku means “bath.” So shinrin-yoku means bathing in the forest atmosphere, or taking in the forest through your senses. This is not exercise, or hiking, or jogging. It is Read More...