The Optimist Living
What you will learn after hearing the number one regret of the dying
The scenario most people fear is that they will wake up one day in the elderly years and regret the way they chose to lead their lives. If this would happen to you, what do you think you would change? A former nurse asked people in their waning days of life this question, and what she found out Read More...
Deliberate learning and experimenting: Why and how leaders use the 5-hour rule
Many successful leaders would understand the message of MIT’s Disobedience Award (see above). They know that original thinking comes from being open to experimenting and new information. As it turns out many of them intuitively follow the “5-hour rule”. They sat aside 5 hours each week to Read More...
This ancient herb can do wonders for your health
Among the approximately 7,500 plants employed in the world’s most ancient system of health care, the Ashwagandha root sits at the top of the pile, in popularity, in benefits, and in status as a health-imbuing herb of inestimable value. The plant has been used to help people treat a wide array of Read More...
You can train your brain to become a super memorizer—and what that means
New research shows that we can train our brains to become memory champions. You may not get to the world record of Alex Mullen, who was able to memorize more than 550 digits in under five minutes. But the more important message of this new study seems to be that our bodies can do amazing things Read More...
This one ritual will help you raise a more mindful child, study says
How do we raise our kids to be more mindful? Parents have been looking for a consistent answer for years, and a new study may have found it. In the study, researchers found a ritual that can help improve children’s self-control and mental agility, which are some of the key characteristics of Read More...
Everything you need to know about Tesla’s Solar Roof
When Elon Musk announced that his new product, the solar roof, could be cheaper than traditional roofs, flocks of people were asking where they could sign up. This week, Tesla announced it will begin selling its solar roof later this year. Here’s a little video that tells you everything you need Read More...
These “crab cakes” are made from heart of palm and artichoke
Here’s a little help on your vegetarian path: A delicious recipe for a seafood classic lookalike. These hearts of palm and artichoke cakes have a lot going for them beyond their ability to mimic one of the most beloved dishes of the Mid-Atlantic Read More...
What's better: A happy life or a meaningful one?
We live in a culture that fears meaninglessness. When we lose a sense of meaning, we get down and depressed. But what is it to have meaning anyway? Is meaning synonymous with being happy, or does it go beyond that? Find out with this wondrous piece on why we all search for meaning and how to go Read More...
How your brain heals when you give up sugar
Sugar is the new tobacco. It is addictive, and it has many detrimental health effects. Withdrawing from sugar leads to symptoms that resemble kicking drugs. But the rewards are similar too as the brain heals from the sweet addiction. Read on to learn what you may expect from changing your sugar Read More...
How to install solar panels on your roof—to save the earth and your wallet
Putting solar panels on your roof may seem like a painstaking process, but with a little guidance, you can have solar panels powering your home in no time. For the cheapest, most efficient way to turn your home into a mini-solar plant, take a look at this guide to rooftop Read More...