How mindful exercise supports your mental health
There’s plenty of evidence that demonstrates that physical health and mental health are connected. Psychologist and board member of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology Hillary Cauthen calls exercise a form of “consistent coping.” It helps minds prepare for stress or curveballs that Read More...
Study: Mindfulness improves children’s sleep
Is your little one having trouble falling asleep? A new study from the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that mindfulness can make a big impact on children’s sleep habits. The study monitored over 100 children between the ages of eight and 11 over two years. Half the children Read More...
Seven strategies to cope with empty nest syndrome
The years of hard work and sacrifice have paid off—your children have spread their wings and have left the nest to take their places as independent, functioning members of society. Even though this achievement should be celebrated, it can be challenging to transition from full-time parent to Read More...
5 Morning practices to boost happiness levels all day long
Not everyone is a morning person, but if you wake up irritable and sleepy in the morning, you are more likely to feel down for the rest of the day. If this sounds familiar, consider these five simple morning habits that happiness experts have come up with to positively influence how you feel Read More...
These 5 morning reflections will help you become a better leader
Adding a minute or two of morning reflection to your daily routine is a small but valuable change that can improve your management performance throughout the day. A team of researchers from the University of Florida backs up this claim after studying managers and aspiring leaders who would take Read More...
Cambridge study: Robot dogs, laughter and meditation may relieve loneliness
For many people, one of the most distressing parts of the pandemic has been dealing with the feeling of loneliness associated with social distancing rules. A new study shows that robotic dogs, mindfulness, and laughter therapy may be among the most effective interventions to help people cope. As Read More...
4 powerful ways to keep yourself calm ahead of the elections
The election season is about to reach its climax and there is hardly any escaping it. With the outcome expected to have an enormous impact on the future of America and the greater world, it can be difficult not to feel the stress with November 3rd around the corner. On Monday, our Optimist Read More...
The Optimist View: The Ultimate Houseplant Edition
Well, one thing we know for sure at The Optimist Daily is that folks love their houseplants. A remarkable and entertaining note from our team is that this past four months almost ALL of our houseplant articles have gone viral. So, we are going to go with the flow and dig a little deeper into the Read More...
Try these yoga poses for deeper sleep
Yoga is a practice meant to boost mindfulness and physical wellness, so it’s no surprise that it can also improve sleep. If you’re one of the 25 percent of adults that struggle with insomnia or if you just want to boost your bedtime routine, try these yoga poses that promote better Read More...
The Optimist View: Cultivating Consciousness with Deepak Chopra
“There is no solution with a war on anything, including a war on ignorance, which is what is happening right now. It's a display of insanity and ignorance. You can't fight that. You see, what you have to do is come up with creative solutions and creative solutions are already existing in the Read More...