The Optimist Living
Steve Jobs: This one question can help you accomplish anything
Steve Jobs didn’t attain success just by telling the people around him what to do. His success lies rather in a simple question he was willing to ask others. While this sentence is one you might not expect from Steve Jobs, it’s one all of us can and should say if we want to achieve our Read More...
These are the supplements that scientists use
Supplements can be an effective way to boost your vitamin and mineral intake. The only thing is that not all supplements are effective. That’s because, unlike pharmaceutical companies, manufacturers of these products don’t have to prove that their products work, only that they are safe. So Read More...
Feeling stuck? Here are 11 tips to help fuel your personal growth
When you’re caught up in the same old routines, it’s easy to lose sight of what it is that makes you grow as a person. Of course, there is no magical formula for fueling the personal growth you may crave, but there are some things you can do to help spur change in your life. Here are 11 tips Read More...
How to be cool, according to science
Are some people just born cool, or is it something we can all be? And what does it even mean to be cool? Is someone cool for being admired by many, or can you be cool within a niche group of people? It’s hard to put a finger on what coolness really is, but fortunately for us, we don’t have to. Read More...
This simple task will help you get to sleep quicker tonight
Want to fall asleep faster? A recent study found that writing a to-do list for the next day can help you get more shuteye. In particular, the researchers discovered that writing down future-focused thoughts is more effective for helping people fall asleep quicker than writing about things they’d Read More...
Running short on time? Start managing your attention better
These days it seems that everybody is running short of time, yet it also seems everyone has enough to update their Facebook status multiple times a day. They claim to have a time management problem, but in reality, they have an attention management problem. If you can learn to manage your Read More...
You can reverse the effects of a sedentary lifestyle with this workout schedule
Researchers already knew a lifetime of exercising four to five days a week helps keep your heart healthy, but new evidence suggests that even a sedentary person who shunned exercise for decades can change their ways in mid-life and become part of the heart-healthy crew. To offset all the effects of Read More...
The 9 beliefs that are stopping you from finding inner peace
The only thing stopping us from finding the inner peace and enlightenment we all crave is our own beliefs. We want to feel the deep relaxation that comes with inner peace, but we’re too stressed out about being productive or working towards a better future. If you’re struggling to find inner Read More...
What scientists say your nightly routine should look like
If you really think about it, all the decisions you make on a daily basis, from the amount of coffee you choose to drink to whether or not you should wash your sheets, has an effect on your sleep quality. Fortunately for you, scientists have found all the decisions you should choose to make or Read More...
Why breathing is the key to getting a better workout
A focus on breathing has long been a key part of meditation and some kinds of yoga, but now it’s becoming a discipline in it’s own right. That’s because breathwork has been shown to enhance athletic performance or speed muscular recovery after a workout. Just by learning some breathing Read More...