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Whether you’re going through a career change, refining a self-care routine, or revamping relationships, Grotto shares stories about navigating life’s decisions, big and small. No matter relationship status, career path, or extracurricular interests, we believe living life in community is inspiring and beautiful when we recognize the experiences and voices of those around us.

Read the four strategies for what to do when you get laid off.

4 Ways to Respond if the Pandemic Took Your Job

Article / Career & Finance

Getting lost in a book can help you escape the chaos of this coronavirus pandemic.

Facing Pandemic Panic? Pick up a Book

Article / Health & Wellness

This author explains the reasons why it hurts to think of a life without sports during the coronavirus pandemic.

3 Reasons It Hurts to Lose Sports During the Pandemic

Article / Health & Wellness

Try these 6 techniques for how to become a morning person.

6 Ways to Kickstart Your Morning

Article / Health & Wellness

This science teacher knows the importance of practicing self-care to renew his passion for work.

Science Teacher Bikes Colorado Trail

Video / Health & Wellness

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Take into consideration these tips about how to deal with financial stress during the pandemic.

How to Handle Financial Stress in this Pandemic Recession

Watch Icing Smiles create custom cakes for children who are battling severe illnesses.

Pastry Chef Makes “Dream Cakes” for Kids with Critical Illness

My Plans are Ruined, But I'm Realizing It's a Gift

My Plans are Ruined, But I’m Realizing It’s a Gift

Try new recipes by trying these online sources for cooking at home.

4 New Recipe Sources to Break Your Cooking Rut

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

This LA artist is gathering artists to create street art along Skid Row, transforming Indian Alley, a long-time place of healing amidst the suffering.

Transforming Skid Row with Stunning Street Art

Learn how this C.S. Lewis quote taught this grad how to live in the moment.

How This Quote Saved Me From My Post-Grad Slump

Read "Ode to Exhaustion", a poem about exhaustion.

“Ode to Exhaustion”