The Optimist Living
What you can learn from Russell Brand’s way of dealing with anger
At one point in his life, British comedian Russell Brand was an addict. Now he maintains that his life is more balanced, and he gives all the credit to Transcendental Meditation. See here how Brand’s technique for dealing with the stresses of life can benefit Read More...
5 good ways to deal with bad bosses
A bad boss comes in many shapes and sizes. Some may seem way too controlling while others may not give any guidance at all. If you have a boss that is making your work intolerable, here are five constructive ways to deal with bad Read More...
How long does digestion take? Tips for better digestion
There are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to digestion. For example, it’s a commonly held belief that digestion only takes place in the stomach. In fact, there are three separate stages of digestion. Here’s a guide for understanding the digestive process and how to improve your Read More...
You’re taking breaks the wrong way, here’s how to fix that
No matter how hard of a worker you are, there’s no way you can work at 100 percent capacity all the time. This style of working is unsustainable, and will only slow you down at the end of the day. To get more out of your day, the best thing you can do is take a break. Here are seven tips for Read More...
How to stay productive when you’re depressed or heartbroken
All of us will experience grief and sadness—whether due to heartbreak, bereavement, or some other loss—over the course of our professional lives. And, even in challenging circumstances, we need to continue our work. Here are some tips from a therapist who helps people to be resilient in the Read More...
This startup offers home buyers a down payment in exchange for Airbnb income
One of the biggest obstacles to home ownership is saving up enough money for a down payment. Buying with a low down payment doesn’t help either because it increases the amount these buyers need to borrow, raising their monthly mortgage payments and making home ownership even more of a stretch. A Read More...
Want to lift your mood and sleep better? Go to bed under a weighted blanket
On top of all the headline-making, anxiety-creating news stories we constantly hear about, we all have things going on in our lives that can make it increasingly hard to fall asleep. Anything that helps you fall asleep easier, from journaling to meditation, should be explored and embraced. But Read More...
The shorter your sleep, the shorter your life: How to get more sleep in your life
If you’re cutting down on sleep to get more done throughout the day, you’re not doing yourself any favors in the long run. Sleep deprivation, which scientists count as anything less than seven hours’ sleep, increases our risk of cancer, heart attack and Alzheimer’s. See here the latest Read More...
9 solar lanterns for giving off light when you’re nowhere near an outlet
Outdoor lighting systems don’t have to be expensive. In fact, there are many different types of lanterns that are low-cost, low-maintenance, and require only the sun’s rays to turn on at dusk. Whether you need to light up your backyard or have an extra light source for a camping trip, these are Read More...
What life is like if you don’t participate in modernity
The Guardian’s “living without technology” columnist wrote this article by hand and it was posted by an editor at the newspaper who typed it up. Mark Boyle makes the point that he only speaks for himself and that he is not trying to convince anyone to follow his advice. But his words ring Read More...