The Optimist Living
Sushi is healthy if you follow these tips
The rise of sushi in the past 20 years has been phenomenal as the Japanese dish seems to perfectly fit in a healthy and nutritious diet. However, there are also concerns regarding some of the ingredients of sushi. This article takes a detailed look at sushi and its health effects and provides Read More...
How to tell if you have inflammation and 5 tips how to fight it
Every disease begins with inflammation. So, early detection of inflammation is a vital component of a lifestyle of prevention. This doctor explains how you can easily check for signs of inflammation in your body and what you can do to fight Read More...
Neuroscience says that listening to this one song reduces anxiety by 65%
Sound therapies have been a popular way of relaxing and restoring one’s health for centuries, and now researchers have found what they say is the most calming song that your nervous system will ever hear. They found that this one song – Weightless – resulted in a 65 percent reduction in Read More...
Forget stairs and elevators; this is how you can ‘swing’ from floor to floor
More Dutch innovation in this edition of The Optimist Daily. Humans are said to have evolved from an ancestor that once swung through the trees to get about, free to move through the environment in almost any direction. But today, that flexibility is gone in a world of stairs and elevators. Enter: Read More...
The silent movement is quietly changing lives across the world
In a world where everyone is so busy with work and technology, the idea of being silent along with others doesn’t seem so bad. From Seattle to Dundee, a new trend has appeared where began gather in silence to read for an hour or two, then close their books to chat with the people around them. Read More...
Bathe in sound, and feel all the benefits of mindfulness
Introducing to you the sound bath, a form of mediation that immerses participants in soothing sonic resonance emitted by instruments such as crystal singing bowls, tuning forks, and gongs. It’s said to be a shortcut to reaching the deeply relaxed state that comes with mindfulness, a practice that Read More...
Who else could have written The Book of Joy?
They could compete for the best laugh. And they have kept their joy throughout their lives while facing unusual, painful challenges. There’s no better couple to write The Book of Joy Read More...
Four ways to feel more positive about yourself
Positive self-views are the best predictor of happiness. These views shape the way we feel and can be the difference between chasing your goals or settling short. Viewing yourself in such a positive light isn’t always so simple, especially when you’re not feeling satisfied with what you are Read More...
This backpack turns into a kayak in minutes
For all you outdoors people, here’s a very cool gadget. It’s called the K-Pak, and it’s basically a backpack that folds into a kayak. Weighing nothing more than a standard trekking backpack, the boat can be carried anywhere and only takes minutes to inflate. See more details about this Read More...
Beat your insomnia with meditation and a few words from Thich Nhat Hanh
Sleeping problems are widespread in a hectic world where it’s not easy to find peace of mind. So, meditation helps. However, meditation is a challenge for many people exactly because they have such an anxious mind—which troubles their sleep too. Vicious circle. One woman had her "aha" moment Read More...