Election Anxiety (and How To Deal With It) and Building with Lunar Lego
This week's out-of-this-world news: Election anxiety levels have skyrocketed in recent times! Karissa walks us through how to recognize election anxiety triggers so we can manage them well. Then, Arielle takes us away from the stress of this planet and onto the moon. She shares a spacey solution Read More...
Florida Carpenter Ants Impress with Surgery Skills and Zimbabwean Grandmothers for Mental Health
This week's solution news: Arielle starts off the solutions round-up with a fascinating discovery about Florida carpenter ants: they are the first and only known case in the animal kingdom where one individual systematically amputates another's limb. Then, Karissa talks about the mental health Read More...
Florida Carpenter Ants Impress with Surgery Skills and Zimbabwean Grandmothers for Mental Health
This week's solution news: Arielle starts off the solutions round-up with a fascinating discovery about Florida carpenter ants: they are the first and only known case in the animal kingdom where one individual systematically amputates another's limb. Then, Karissa talks about the mental health Read More...
The Ancient Healing Power of Sound Baths and Why 'Dad Dancing' is so Good for Us
This week's good news: Karissa and Arielle both talk about the power of sound in their chosen solutions this week. Karissa explains the wonderful effects of sound baths, an ancient practice experiencing a modern reprisal. Then, Arielle goes into the science behind "Dad Dancing," and why we Read More...
Staying Safe this Lighting Season and Free Grocery Combats Food Insecurity
This week's positive news: It's lighting season in the United States! Arielle shares some safety tips on how to keep yourself and your loved ones protected this summer. Then Karissa discusses an uplifting solution to food insecurity in the San Franciscan neighborhood of Bayview: The District 10 Read More...
Beer Spas and Yacht-Smashing Orcas
This week's good news: Today Karissa dives into a wellness trend that's gaining popularity in the United States: Beer Spas! Then, Arielle sheds light on new research that may explain why orcas have been targeting (and sometime's even sinking) boats for the past four years. The Optimist Daily is a Read More...
Emergency Service Equity for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing and Tackling Period Poverty in Indigenous Communities
This week's solution news: Arielle and Karissa are excited to be sharing solutions again after a three-week break. Today, they focus on health-care-facing solutions! Arielle starts off by discussing the North East Ambulance Service's new British Sign Language initiative that makes emergency care Read More...
Developing Your Personal Style and How to Maintain Adult-Friendships
This week's positive news: Did you know that developing your personal style can help you be a more sustainable shopper? Karissa shares expert tips on how to zone in on your distinctive style. Then, Arielle dives into the world of adult friendships; why they're important and how to keep them Read More...
Ghosting, Breadcrumbing, and Orbiting Explained and How to Help During Kitty Season!
This week's solutions news: Arielle dives into the complexities of digital dating and shares expert tips on how to cope with ghosting, breadcrumbing, and orbiting. Then Karissa discusses how you can offer support right meow to your local animal shelters or animal welfare organizations during kitten Read More...
"Sounds Right" Recognized Nature as Musician and Germany's Solar Balcony Revolution
This week's uplifting news: Karissa gets excited about Sounds Right, a ground-breaking initiative from the Museum for the United Nations - UN Live, that seeks to recognize nature as a featured artist on streaming services such as Spotify, not only giving credit where credit is due, but also Read More...