The Optimist Living
This 90-second shower trick will keep you energized all day
Doctors recommend people who have trouble falling asleep to have a hot shower or bath to help them fall asleep. It’s the perfect remedy for a good night’s sleep, but is it smart to be taking only hot showers in the morning? Doesn’t that just make you sleepier when you start the day? The Read More...
Physical exercise is essential for a healthy brain, research confirms
Exercise is good for your body. You feel your muscles aching, you sweat as your heart rate increases as well. That’s the beauty of a good workout. But there’s another important benefit that new research now confirms once more. Physical exercise is also essential for the health of your brains. Read More...
Protect your brains from your stress and your emotions
For your brains to age in a healthy way, you need to avoid stress. Contrary to what you may think, stress is not caused by your long to-do list. Stress is caused by your negative thoughts about that list. You can’t change your deadlines, but you can change your negative thoughts, and that will Read More...
A simple investment in your health: Steer clear of sugar
There are simple things you can do to stay healthy. Leaving sugar our of your diet is one of them. Here's a compelling statistic: The founding fathers ate less than 10 pounds of sugar per year; today the average sugar consumption per capita in the U.S. is more then 10 times as high. We pay a high Read More...
The four-day workweek: Better for you and for the environment
Imagine if every weekend was a three-day weekend. You would always have the perfect amount of time to spend with the people you love, and you could recharge from the work week at an easy pace. But beyond the possibilities for leisure, three-day weekends might also be one of the east ways for us to Read More...
This ancient herb can do wonders to your health
Turmeric is an ancient herb that helps fend off cancer and inflammation while working as a remedy for digestive issues. It’s been used as a medicine for over 4,000 years, and for good reason. It works! Here’s a guide to help you get to know turmeric and to use it Read More...
Finding a new career through your relationships when you are not sure what to do
Many people have jobs they are not happy with. To prove the point: A Google search for “jobs that make you happy” gives 225 million results… Yet, people don’t leave their jobs fearing insecurity. So, how do you successfully transition to a career that suits you better? Here’s a story of a Read More...
6 ways to get more happiness for your money
We tend to associate wise spending with getting the best value for the lowest price, but what if we defined wise spending in terms of the happiness that it brings? Research suggests that different types of purchases affect our well-being, and it can help us turn spending into a happiness practice Read More...
Just 20 minutes of meditation a day can boost your mental health
Neuroscientists have presented clinical data showing that the practice of meditation can help anyone deal with intensely emotional situations in a calm and balanced way. The findings show that meditation helps to sharpen cognitive skills and reduce symptoms of depression, and that practicing it Read More...
Election fatigue: Stop reading the news and take up yoga
With the two most unpopular candidates in history competing for the U.S. presidency, it may not come as a surprise that many therapists report that their patients are complaining of difficulty sleeping, irritability, and even heart palpitations. Their advice: Stop reading the news and take up Read More...