Sophie Caldecott

Sophie Caldecott is a UK-based freelance writer who has worked for The Ethical Fashion Forum and Verily Magazine, amongst other publications. She is the founder of the ethical lifestyle website, A Better Place, and teaches creatives how to use SEO to reach their ideal audience online.

Read the poem "How to Stay Friends With an Ex".

“How To Stay Friends With an Ex”

Article / Relationships

Slowing down in our daily lives could be the key to saving our planet.

We Need to Slow Down to Save the World

Article / Transform

Read "A Love Letter to the Marthas", a poem about how to be still.

“A Love Letter to the Marthas”

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Read these three poems about beauty.

‘Why Not Live in Reckless Wonder?’ 3 Poems Bundled Around Beauty

Article / Transform

Read "A Poem for the Broken-Hearted", a poem about healing from loss.

“A Poem for the Broken-Hearted”

Need to find inner peace? Have you thought about surrendering to God?

What Grief Is Teaching Me About Control and Surrender

Article / Belief

Check out these nine things to know when starting a business, and don't forget to download the checklist within this article!

9 Things to Know When Starting a Business

Article / Career & Finance

Learn why self-care is important here and how you can practice it.

What You Might Be Getting Wrong about Self-Care

Learn how to have a good conversation with those you tend to disagree with.

How to Have a Good Conversation When You Disagree

Article / Relationships

Read how Father Josh Johnson talks about ways for how to combat racism in his podcast "Ask Father Josh".

3 Ways Faith Can Help Us Combat Racism

Article / Transform

Follow these guidelines for how to start a blog website.

5 Essential Steps to Creating Your Own Blog

Article / Career & Finance

Try these seven ways to make yourself more confident.

7 Ways to Grow More Confident

Article / Health & Wellness

Learn how to be open-minded by following these tips.

How We Can Become More Open-Minded

Article / Transform

Learn how to be patient with yourself by following these tips.

Patience Helps Us Slow Down When Things Speed Up

Article / Health & Wellness

Importance-of-Rest

How Healthy is Your Relationship with Rest?

Article / Health & Wellness

Slow-Living

How and Why Slow Living Makes You Happier

Article / Transform

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What Does Success (Really) Mean to You?

Article / Career & Finance

Reconnect with nature after reading about the effects it can have on you.

What Happens When We Reconnect with Nature

Article / Prayer

Accepting-Death

Why We Need to Get Comfortable with Death

Article / Belief

Wondering what to know before becoming a parent? Read what this author wishes she could tell her past self.

What I Wish I’d Known Before Becoming a Parent

Article / Relationships

Read why this author enjoys going to confession; her three reasons may surprise you.

3 Reasons I Secretly Love Going to Confession

Article / Belief

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Why It’s Okay if You’re in a Spiritual Slump Right Now

Article / Prayer

When facing a big life choice, stress and decision-making seem to pair naturally. Read why and how they don't have to.

How I Made a Major Life Decision Without Stressing About It

Article / Career & Finance

Read this author's account of what it's like losing a loved one.

What It’s Really Like to Lose Someone Close to You

Follow these 5 tips for how to live on a budget — and not feel the pinch.

5 Tips For Living on a Tight Budget Without Feeling the Pinch

Article & Video / Career & Finance

Read about the first, and often forgotten, step for how to help the poor and vulnerable.

What We Too Often Forget About Helping People in Need

Article / Volunteer

These thoughtful Christmas gifts all have one thing in common, and it's the secret to great gift giving.

What Makes a Truly Meaningful Christmas Gift

Article / Relationships

This author explains why vacation is important based on the research around time off and its health benefits.

Why Americans Need More Vacation Time

Article / Health & Wellness

This author's experience of postnatal depression helped her realize the seriousness of mental health.

What Postnatal Depression Taught Me About Mental Health

Article / Health & Wellness

The real effects of tech addiction and why it's better to be bored than on your phone.

Why It’s Better to be ‘Bored’ than on Your Phone

Article / Health & Wellness

Read why this author is prioritizing the pursuit of her creative passion.

Why I Prioritize Time For Creativity in Adulthood

Article / Health & Wellness

Ethical-Shopping

Don’t Forget the Power of Ethical Shopping This Christmas Season

Article / Transform

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Download this guide for exploring the Old Town neighborhood in Chicago.

Free Download: What to See, Eat, Explore, Do, Try in Old Town

Get to know Old Town, a Chicago neighborhood, with this comprehensive guide.

Welcome to the Neighborhood: Old Town

Find out the benefits of improv class for people looking to become more vulnerable and unafraid to fail.

Improv Taught Me to Embrace the Fail

Find out why using humor in the classroom is an effective strategy to keep students engaged.

How Humor Can Help You Learn

Watch how Christian comedian Ellis Aych connects with God in his work.

Using Comedy to Showcase Life’s Beauty

Read this reflective narrative about Camp John Marc, a place for kids with chronic illnesses and disabilities, and the joy in this special space.

Joy That Refuses To Be Eclipsed

Listen to Good & Decent's latest episode reflecting on the benefits of laughing and inspirational comedians.

Good and Decent EP 21: Comedy of Life

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It’s More Important than Ever to Engage in Politics

Practice these morning stretches to start your day intentionally.

Start Your Day With These Yoga Postures

Watch how Aram's improv comedy class instills confidence and creativity in the Chicago community.

Creative Magic Behind Chicago’s Improv Comedy