The Optimist Living
Why you don't need to choose between making money and living a meaningful life
Pursue wealth and security, or go after something meaningful in life? This is the choice many people feel they need to make when looking at career opportunities, but research says you can have both. See here how leading a meaningful life can lead you to more Read More...
Why less is easier: All you need is one
“A man with one watch knows what time it is. The man with two is not quite sure” (Unknown). You know the problem: You have too many things. The truth is you only need one of most things. Think tennis shoes and television sets. Or water bottles and yoga pants. There is a peaceful joy found in Read More...
This simple morning stretch can keep you energized throughout the day
Whatever you do right after you wake up can make all the difference between having a sluggish day or a productive, high-energy day. Just a simple morning stretch can help you give more energy throughout the day. Here’s a video that will teach how to do this simple morning Read More...
Forget your blanket: Why you should sleep in a cool bedroom
For seven million years we have fought against hunger and cold. That’s in our genes. Now most of us have these problems under control but that may be too much of a good thing. Research shows that a little bit of starvation—fasting—is actually healthy for us. And it is also better for us to Read More...
Charles Darwin worked less than five hours a day. So should you.
If you thinking working long hours will help you get more done, think again. Being perpetually busy only leads you to job-induced stress and can eventually lead to burnout, which isn’t exactly good for your health nor your productivity. In fact, a growing body of research shows that the Read More...
This video by Alan Watts tells you who you are
British philosopher Alan Watts died in 1973. In recent years many of his inspiring talks have been turned into short videos. It is an inspiring library full of eternal wisdom. In this video Watts addresses our holistic connected existence in an original way. Watch it and in less than five minutes Read More...
Deepak Chopra’s 7 tips for overcoming stress and anxiety
One would expect Deepak Chopra to recommend meditation in response to life’s daily challenges. But what about expressing gratitude, breathing and, yes, “earthing” as part of a healthy and happy lifestyle. Here are Chopra’s 7 tips to reduce stress and Read More...
Tony Robbins: Change your words, change your life
A compelling essay on Ariana Huffington's new Thrive Global platform from motivational speaker and bestselling author, Anthony Robbins, who started out as a Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) teacher, about the power of words. The right words spoken in the right way can bring us love, money, and Read More...
Google makes you dumber: Here’s how to learn new things as an adult
Google gives you all the information you want. But that doesn’t make your brain healthier. Information that’s stored in your brain is more meaningful to you. That doesn’t mean you need to go back to memorizing facts. There are ways to learn better and to boost your memory and your skill Read More...
Why you need to fix your inconsistent sleep schedule
In 2006, researchers coined the term “social jet lag” to describe when there’s a mismatch between your biological clock and your social life. This mismatch can not only make you feel tired, but could also be responsible for many of your medical ailments. In fact, researchers link interrupted Read More...