The Optimist Living
7 tips for when you need inspiration but it just won't come
You know the feeling: when you need inspiration the most to solve a problem or find a creative forward, your mind tends to lock up in a loop of senseless thoughts. The human mind has a funny way of shooting itself in the foot. But you can break that painful loop. When the ideas just won’t come, Read More...
Bedtime snacks that help you sleep better
In a society where an irregular workday is the norm, many people tend to skip meals to carve out more time for work and chores. This often means those meals are replaced in the form of bedtime snacking, but eating the wrong foods can throw off your sleep and raise your chances of getting metabolic Read More...
Amazon and Brita launch the Wi-Fi water filter that automatically orders replacements
Filtering tab water for your drinking water is a good thing to do. And the Brita water filter, that has been around for decades, provides one of the simplest ways to do so. However, if you've ever owned such a filter, you’ve probably spent an embarrassing amount of time trying to remember when Read More...
Being grateful can change your life
Here's advice: Every night before you go to sleep, think of 5 things that were good about that day and write it down. It can be anything big or small, but the recognition of it alone will create positive energy. This daily practice can anchor you in the present and be mindful of all the goodness Read More...
What communities can do to reduce food waste
Reducing food waste is one of the big food trends for 2016.Community action is critical in the fight against food waste. Here are some examples from around the world to see what communities are doing, such as creating "community fridges" for all to fill and use. Yet, laws sometimes prevent the best Read More...
These supplements and foods can help you cope with stress
Stress: It may be a good short-term motivator, but prolonged stress can have harsh consequences on your body. Constant stress can lead to a poor immune system, weight gain around the middle, poor sleep quality and low blood pressure. Anything from big life issues to simply being late for work can Read More...
9 natural ways to boost your immune system
Your immune system is your last line of defense against illnesses like the flu. If you are one of the many people who do end up usually getting the flu, it's not necessarily that you're unlucky, it's just that your immune system needs a boost. Beyond washing your hands religiously, the best way for Read More...
Coffee can help protect from liver disease
Coffee can do more than give you that extra energy boost in the morning. In a study analyzing data from 430,000 participants, the study found that “increasing coffee consumptions by two cups per day was associated with a statistically significant reduction in the risk of cirrhosis” and that the Read More...
3 specific ways that helping others benefits your brain
Supporting others socially does more than just benefit the receiver, it also helps the giver of that support on a neurobiological level, a new study suggests. Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and UCLA found that social support, like being “someone to lean on” or “looking for ways Read More...
The case for optimism
What do optimist have less of than pessimists? Stress, which we know is terrible for your health. Living in this modern age where tragedies and ugly election campaigns fill our screens and dominate the airwaves, it can be simple to fall into a pessimistic view of the world. But being an optimist Read More...