The Optimist Living
What constitutes a 'good' decision?
We ask ourselves all the time whether the decisions we make are good ones or bad ones, but what exactly is a “good” decision? On the surface at least, the answer may seem obvious. However, in reality, it is deceptively difficult to pin down exactly what a good decision is. See here how to Read More...
Find hope for humanity in this video of 65,000 people singing 'Bohemian Rhapsody'
Some things just make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up, and this is one of them. Waiting for a sold-out concert in London’s Hyde Park, some 65,000 people organically collaborated on a giant, life-affirming sing along of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody.” If you want to see the Read More...
Happiness researcher explains what our children need to succeed in life
Parents want their children to succeed in life. But, according to this happiness expert, their teachings are too much focused on short term results. Here are the lessons you should teach your children Read More...
'I pick up plastic waste to save it from landfill. It's lonely but worth it'
For the past ten years, Andrew Mayers has picked up at least 50 pieces of litter a day, single-handedly removing 180,000 items from winding up in the ocean or landfill. Mayers feels he’s simply doing the right thing, but in the eyes of those around him, he’s seen as a weirdo. What’s up with Read More...
How to kick your smartphone addiction (and get more creative)
In the era of the smartphone, it's easy to never be bored. This may sound nice, except, when we don’t let ourselves get bored, we deny our minds the time and space to wander and get creative. If you want to kick your smartphone addiction and start getting more creative with your downtime, follow Read More...
Do’s and don’t of sun exposure: How to protect your skin
Summer time is synonymous with spending long days basking in the sun. While soaking up sun rays can boost your mood and your body’s vitamin D levels, frequent overexposure to ultraviolet radiation (UV) can do permanent damage to your skin. Before you start working on that tan, here are the do’s Read More...
How your sense of smell supports your digestion and your health
You may be on the healthy Mediterranean diet and still not enjoy all the health benefits. That is because it is not only about what you eat, but also about how you eat. Your digestion determines whether your body absorbs all the good stuff you put in your mouth. Our nervous system has a major Read More...
7 tips for creating your own home meditation zone
Research shows that regular meditation offers a host of health and psychological advantages. The key is that it is practiced regularly, which is why it makes sense to set aside a place in your home for this life-enhancing practice. Here are 7 tips for creating a meditation zone in your Read More...
4 ways to be more productive, according to the Stoics
Most modern productivity advice is focused on work, making you feel like a machine when you follow it. Taking a more philosophical approach, like that of the old Stoics, can be a much more pleasant way to get stuff done, especially because the things you want to do aren’t always related to work. Read More...
Breathwork: Changing consciousness and healing without hallucinogens
The shamans had a point. More and more research confirms that hallucinogens like ayahuasca, mushrooms, and LSD, can help change consciousness and heal trauma and mental disorders. The problem is that these substances are either illegal or people feel uncomfortable using them—for understandable Read More...