The Weekly Theme
Each week, we feature a new theme of solutions for those passionate about learning in-depth on how we are building a better world!
This car dealership serves as a safe parking lot for the homeless at night
During the day, the Kiplin Automotive Group in Charlotte, North Carolina looks like any other car dealership, but at night, it transforms into a safe parking lot for homeless individuals living in their cars. This Optimist Daily story was shared with us by one of our Optimist readers and is Read More...
Instead of sitting, try squatting or kneeling for your health
It’s well known that we spend way too much time sitting. According to one study, Americans spend nearly eight hours of their day seated. That’s no Bueno. To mitigate some of the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle (like heart disease), some have opted for standing desks or taking a lap Read More...
Why you should indulge in your non-productive hobby this week
A work culture of competition and bonuses along with side jobs in the gig economy has the modern employee working more than ever. Although some companies are adopting four day work weeks to promote quality over quantity in the office, most employees experience burnout at some point in their Read More...
These 5 herbal teas will reduce your stress levels
While there are many ways to combat the onset of stress, few are as simple as drinking a warm mug of stress-reducing herbal teas. With that said, here are five herbal teas with medicinal properties that will physiologically reduce stress on a cellular level. Chamomile: Chamomile has a sedative Read More...
Optimist View: What if we all owned the local grocery store?
“He that does good to another does good also to himself.” » Seneca Maybe it’s a grocery store, or an apartment building, or even a daycare. Whatever type of cooperative lives in your neighborhood, you’ve probably caught yourself asking: what makes it a cooperative? What does it Read More...
Nike’s Team USA Olympic uniforms are stylish and more sustainable than ever
The 2020 Olympics are coming up in Tokyo this summer and Nike has released its highly anticipated Team USA uniforms. This year, the uniforms are making not only a fashion statement but a sustainability statement as well. The athletic clothing features sustainable recycled materials such as Read More...
This Santa Cruz farm is helping the homeless gain stable employment
After spending a night in Santa Cruz’s first homeless shelter, local philanthropist Paul Lee realized residents were deprived of an environment that allowed them to dream of a better future. That’s why he founded the Homeless Garden Project in 1990, a project that gives homeless people the Read More...
Saffron extract could help improve your sleep quality
If you’re having trouble getting a good night’s sleep and want to avoid relying on sleep-aid drugs, a new study suggests that you may be able to stave off insomnia with a natural supplement, in the form of saffron extract. Coming from researchers in Australia, the new research involved Read More...
3 ways to improve immunity this flu season
It’s impossible to look at the news without seeing the CoronaVirus headlines everywhere. While this global disease demands an immediate international medical response, it also demands that we remain rational and smart about how we respond in the face of communicable diseases. This week, we are Read More...
This veterinarian walks the streets to treat the pets of homeless people
At the Optimist Daily, we love to spotlight people who go the extra mile to help out their communities. With that in mind, we bring you the story of Kwane Stewart, a veterinarian who walks around the streets of California treating animals owned by homeless people—for free. When Stewart first Read More...