Mindfulness is all the rage these days, and for good reason. Focusing on the moment can improve our well-being, foster compassion, and help our relationships. What about going beyond the present moment? Yes, thinking about the future can trigger anxiety—but a growing body of research suggests that it can also make our lives more meaningful. Humans aren’t alone […]
For many fathers, the coronavirus pandemic tightly wove work with family life. Because remote work and remote school were a fact of life for a lot of families, some fathers have spent much more time with their children this past year compared to previous years. What impact might that have on the children, down the […]
This post was submitted as part of our “You Said It” program.” Your voice, ideas, and engagement are important to help us accomplish our mission. We encourage you to share your ideas and efforts to make the world a better place by submitting a “You Said It.” What if as individuals we embrace the task of […]
Springtime is bringing to Chicago and the North Shore a lot of new places to dine, from new outposts of tried-and-true favorites to boundary-pushing newcomers. From familiar bites to exotic eats, plus a new spot for skincare, here’s what’s new in town in Chicago and on the North Shore. Restaurants & Bars Asador Bastian […]
Like many of us, Alex Kariotis has experienced struggles in her relationships with food. She grew up in a Greek-Italian family in the Chicago area, one in which a lot of value was placed on cooking and eating together at the family table. While meals were a pleasurable event in her family, it also led […]
January is a time most of us associate with reflection, reinvention and, most importantly — self-improvement. With the clean slate of a new year, we look for new ways to be better — whether that means eating well, being more mindful, getting fit, reaching new career or education goals, or being more present to family […]
When it comes to making New Year’s resolutions, many of us renew our commitment to improving our health. In fact, five of the eight most popular resolutions of 2022 focused on fitness. As you begin your 2023 journey, get inspired by these 10 top health and wellness trendsetters to reach your goals this year. Emily Sisson, Distance […]
When it comes to making New Year’s resolutions, many of us renew our commitment to improving our health. In fact, five of the eight most popular resolutions of 2022 focused on fitness. As you begin your 2023 journey, get inspired by these 10 top health and wellness trendsetters to reach your goals this year. Emily Sisson, Distance […]
As part of our “You Said It” Op-Ed series, we invite contributors to submit their opinion pieces. Have a submission? Contact us. My skin looks like a glazed donut. If you’re like me, you’ve become more serious about your skin care in the past few years. Maybe you’ve added some steps to your routine, tried a […]
As part of our “You Said It” Op-Ed series, we invite contributors to submit their opinion pieces. Have a submission? Contact us. Jeanne Stevens is the founding and co-lead pastor of Soul City Church in Chicago, one of America’s fastest growing urban churches. A sought-after speaker, leader, and writer, Jeanne’s passion is to help people wake […]
