Make an Impact

Making a difference starts with small, purposeful acts of generosity and selflessness. Here we share stories about how others are making a difference in their own lives and the lives of others. From promoting awareness of and tackling societal problems and injustice to fostering healing and inclusion, our community is striving to make an impact in the world around us.

Transform

Take into consideration these five steps for how to recognize and appreciate body diversity.

5 Steps to Becoming More Body-Inclusive

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Conserving the colobus monkey and other wildlife in Kenya is necessary and worth it — watch how these wildlife conservationists do it here.

Coexisting with Colobus Monkeys

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Expressing identity through art can come in all different ways — watch how Rachel honors her Korean identity.

Reconnecting Through Colors

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Heal

Learn about how to practice radical self-acceptance to change the way you view your body.

Your Body is Not Your Enemy

Read this reflective narrative about this author hosting Ukrainian refugees.

A Lesson in Patriotism from Ukrainian Refugees

Read this author's four points on the abortion debate that might help people on all sides of the debate find some common ground.

4 Points of Common Ground When it Comes to Abortion

Volunteer

Learn about how living a life of service can have physical and mental health benefits.

The Surprising Way Self-Care and Service are Linked

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Have no time but still want to volunteer? Try these 7 easy ways to volunteer when you have no time.

7 Ways to Volunteer When You Don’t Have Much Time

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Who was St. Oscar Romero? Find out here as to why the saint was a fearless leader.

The Fearlessness of St. Oscar Romero | #GrottoMusic

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Learn about how to practice radical self-acceptance to change the way you view your body.

Your Body is Not Your Enemy

Read to learn about how to improve your mind-body connection.

3 Ways Your Mind Can Help With Body Positivity

Take into consideration these five steps for how to recognize and appreciate body diversity.

5 Steps to Becoming More Body-Inclusive

Watch to learn how Kay is showing the world that yoga is for everyone.

Breaking the Mold as a Yoga Instructor

Being new to Chicago can be frightening, but we have everything here to make you feel like a local.

I Just Moved to Chicago — Now What?

Breaking bad habits can help you become a better person.

Breaking Bad (Habits)

Read this licensed clinical counselor's answer to "what is gaslighting in a relationship?"

What is Gaslighting, Exactly?

Don't ignore these abusive relationship signs.

Are You In An Abusive Relationship? Here’s How to Tell

Have you been navigating office friendships? Keep these four things in mind.

Navigating Friendships with Coworkers? Keep These 4 Things in Mind

Conserving the colobus monkey and other wildlife in Kenya is necessary and worth it — watch how these wildlife conservationists do it here.

Coexisting with Colobus Monkeys