The Optimist Living
Make your Valentine’s day an eco-friendly one with these 6 tips
Valentine’s day provides a good opportunity to spend some quality time with the person you love. It also provides businesses and companies to woo you into buying a bunch of stuff you really don’t need. The truth is that Valentine’s day has become overrun by consumerism, and it’s become Read More...
For a fruitful day, ask yourself these two questions in the morning
Morning routines can be the key to a positive, focused day. While some people start their day with a bit of meditation, others might practice yoga or go for a run. These can all do the trick, but there’s another simple practice you can do that can help you gather your focus: asking yourself two Read More...
What is intermittent fasting? This guide will give you all the in’s and out’s
Intermittent fasting is one of the oldest dietary interventions and healing traditions known to mankind, helping people to lose weight, gain muscle, combat brain fog, and feel healthier overall. And as you might have noticed, it’s quickly found its way back into the mainstream with more and more Read More...
25 strategies to help you get better at managing your anger
It happens to all of us from time to time. Something or someone pushes our emotions to the edge, and suddenly anger starts to pulsate throughout the body. The truth is while the feeling of anger is part of our human nature and almost impossible to avoid altogether, prolonged exposure to this bitter Read More...
A step-by-step guide for how to ask your boss for a raise
The idea of asking your boss for a raise can be nerve-wracking. Even if you think you deserve a bit extra for all the hard work you do, perhaps you put it off for months or even years because you’re worried your boss will look at you different, or worse, look to replace you with someone cheaper. Read More...
Struggling to be present? Here’s how to keep your mind in one place at a time
Life is a balancing act. Between family, friends, work, and whatever else occupies your days, it can be awfully difficult to be in a state of mind that is fully present. And that’s a problem. You see, when you’re thinking about your work while you’re spending time with your kids, or Read More...
These foods will last you a long time, save you money, and help cut down on waste
Yesterday we talked about the recipes you can prepare with the leftover foods you have that are nearing their expiration date. This time around, let's talk about the kinds of ingredients you can buy in bulk that will not only last you a long time but will also help you cut down on plastic waste Read More...
8 science-backed strategies for keeping your brain young and healthy
Whether we like to believe it or not, science tells us that after the age of 45, our cognitive abilities start to decline. The older we get, the more the brain regions responsible for memory, attention, and perception begin to shrink and no longer communicate with one another as efficiently as they Read More...
Eight ways to make your outlook on life a bit more optimistic
Even though people tend to have genetic dispositions towards optimism or pessimism, it is absolutely possible to change your outlook and shift toward a more positive way of seeing the world. Here are eight ways you can shift from seeing the glass as half empty to seeing the glass half full of water Read More...
How to boost your confidence in order to openly express your thoughts
Finding the confidence to speak up can be a difficult step in making your ideas and opinions known, but it’s an essential one if you want to foster positive change in your life. One way to express yourself more easily is through unlocking your chakra – the energy channel which governs your Read More...