The Optimist Living
These science-based apps will help you work better
Not all apps for your smartphone or computer are distracting. Some apps were built to help you stay focused on your work or to remind you to keep a good posture while you’re sitting in front of your computer. If you’re looking to work smarter, not harder, check out these 4 science-based Read More...
Stuck in a negative rut? Here’s how to cultivate a more positive attitude
Negativity not only affects our mental psyche, but also has a tangible effect on our health. Research has shown that people who cultivate negative energy experience more stress, more sickness, and less opportunity over the course of their lives than those who choose to live positivity. If you’re Read More...
10 reasons why mindfulness should be a priority in your relationship
Life is full of routine and with routine comes complacency and mindlessness—even when it comes to your partner. Choose to be mindful of your partner, however, and you will experience these 10 Read More...
You don’t have to eat less to lose weight
Losing weight doesn’t mean depriving yourself of food. In fact, a new study found that focusing on healthier food choices may be a more sustainable weight-loss strategy than trying to reduce portions. Eating more low calorie-dense foods like salad and less of higher calorie-dense foods such as Read More...
How to have a difficult conversation, according to communication experts
Most everyone dreads the difficult, challenging conversation. This includes conversations in which we have to deliver unpleasant news, comfort someone, or talk about something that needs to change or has gone wrong. Delivering an effective message in these situations isn’t easy, but with a bit of Read More...
What metabolism experts say you should be eating for breakfast
Breakfast is an especially important meal because it can determine how you feel during the day. Eat something greasy and you may feel sluggish as you go through the day. Eat something light and you may be feeling hungry before lunch. So what should you actually have for Read More...
Craving silence? Have a look at this map
Research demonstrates that most of the urban population in the US as well as Europe live with noise levels averaging 50 decibels plus. An average noise of 50 decibels has been shown, in study after study, to increase the level of stress hormones in the human body, and to make us more susceptible to Read More...
A simple explanation of the seven chakras
The Sanskrit word Chakra literally translates to wheel or disk. In yoga, this term refers to wheels of energy throughout the body. There are seven main chakras, which align the spine, starting from the base of the spine through to the crown of the head. If you want to unlock the power of the Read More...
This brand wants you to try charcoal-flavored toothpaste.
Want to freshen up your toothpaste selection? How about trying some new oral care products infused with unlikely health ingredients like superfood extracts, charcoal, magnolia bark, and tea tree oil? While embracing toothpaste flavors outside the realms of mint seems wildly unorthodox, this startup Read More...
Why you should stop checking your smartphone before bed
If you’re checking your facebook before you go to bed, cut it out. A clinical researcher looked into what happens when you stare at your screen before you sleep, and the negative effects on your brain and body are worse than previously thought. For everything you need to know about the effects of Read More...