This is a MeetUp Group to help Chicago college students with ADHD and students who suspect they might have ADHD (struggling with time management, organization, procrastination, meeting deadlines, pulling all-nighters). We discuss effective coping skills and strategies to better manage the challenges of ADHD in academic performance, relationships and tasks of daily living. The group is run by ADHD Centers (www.addcenters.com), which provides diagnostic, support and treatment services to ad …

Happiness is a state of mind or feeling characterized by contentment, satisfaction, pleasure, or joy. Happiness comes from deep within, and not from people, situations, or circumstances. According to Researchers from Harvard Medical School and the University of California, San Diego: “When an individual becomes happy, the network effect can be measured up to three degrees. One person’s happiness triggers a chain reaction that benefits not only his friends, but his friends’ friends, and his frien …

The Goal: A community of people dedicated to consciousness elevation in all aspects of life, individual, communal, social, political, scientific, and beyond. We each have the potential to each a unique level of "Human Optimization".  Attention, communication, intelligence, thoughtfulness, balanced emotion and speech and action, empathetic, beautiful, kind. To achieve this peak potential and manifest it into "life as we know it" including the status quo, we effectively change the whole system in …

Lucca Leadership North America runs courses in transformational leadership for young people (students, young professionals and social entrepreneurs). We define transformational leadership as an approach to leadership that focuses on the ability to bring about change which uplifts and benefits humanity, through meeting its needs and developing its capabilities. Transformational leaders create sustainable and practical solutions to the needs in the world. They address underlying causes rather than …

Unique Transformational Journey into Matrix Why join? To be in this group is to experience a portal into 5D world, integrating and upgrading both your spirit and earth matter at a light speed. Diving into the Quantum Field of all possibilities initiated extraordinary events in my life. I felt inspired to create a meeting, study and practice space for people that want to experience the power of Matrix Energetics and conscious transformation. Join us for: Monday study groups (second Monday of th …

Tai Chi Chuan is an internal Chinese martial art often practiced for health reasons. Medical studies of Tai Chi support its effectiveness as an alternative exercise and a form of martial arts therapy. TAI CHI CHUAN promotes and maintains our health internally and externally. TAI CHI CHUAN is beneficial for healthy emotional adjustment, easing the pressures of life and allows one to be in a relaxed state even during times of stress. Tai Chi Chuan is totally different from anaerobic exercises …

The Brave Way Self Defense Program is an effective self-defense system based on instinctive principles that are easy to learn.The techniques we teach work regardless of your size, strength, speed, experience or physical ability.   This 2 hour class will be held at various park district facilities in the northshore, north suburbs and northwest suburbs. If you would like to attend please RSVP  and contact the individual Park District  to resister and pay for the class. If you live in the town the …

Connect - Engage  Share Chicago International WP Expo, Conference and Awards August 25-26, 2012 Advance Registration Rates in Effect 2-Days - Full Expo & Conference Pass. Expires June 30, 2012. RSVP Today! $249.95 Advance Admission Includes: All Sessions Both Days for Newbies (just getting started) Advanced Users Developer Workshop Keynote Speaker Presentations Expo Hall Awards Ceremony And More Register and attend Chicago International WP Meetup Group's 2-Day Expo and Conference (C …

The purpose of the Biodiesel meetup is to expand our collective understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing the use of biodiesel. I hope to create a learning collective of individuals looking to use network and determine how biodiesel can be an effective part of our fuel landscape, both individually and as a greater community.

          Social Enterprise Alliance (SEA) is a nonprofit association of individuals and organizations building effective, more sustainable nonprofits through earned income strategies. SEA has emerged as the common ground for practitioners, lenders, investors, grant makers, consultants, researchers, and educators who recognize the increasing impact of social enterprise. SEA provides its members with current information, tools, and other resources that address the unique needs of social en …

ADHD is as prevalent among grown-ups as children - and it's just as essential to manage the condition with a range of behavioral, organizational and other techniques. This is a support group for adults with ADD/ADHD and people who suspect they might have ADHD due to issues with procrastination, organization and time management. We usually meet 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month to discuss challenges and share information and experiences in a supportive environment. …

Since 1919, The Illinois Federation of Business and Professional Women (IFBPW) has been empowering working women to achieve their full potential through advocacy, education, and information. We are an all-volunteer, membership-based organization, comprised of professional women of all ages and professions with the goal of promoting equity for all women in the workplace. Meeting topics are focused on networking opportunities and addressing issues impacting working women including legislat …

The Art of Loving Love: there may be no other word in the English language that is so loaded with meaning, emotion, opinion, fear, heartbreak, or joy. Yet, in the human experience, there is also nothing more important. We can have amazing kids, a great job, a fit body, financial abundance, emotional strength, and spiritual resolve, and yet, without someone to share it all with, our lives have less meaning and substance. Experiencing love allows us to revolutionize virtually every aspect of our l …

Meet other local people who are interested in Sustainable Development, New Urbanism and Living Green. We'll get together and discuss what we mean by "sustainable," "energy-efficient," "green," etc. and then work toward making it happen here in Chicago! What are the building blocks of "sustainability?" What are the most important issues that need to be addressed? What issues are important to you when you look at your home, your neighborhood and your city? What actions can we take to effect true …

Join Tripology, Edelman PR and US Travel Association in various meetups on Social Media in Travel and other key topics impacting the tourism industry. Network with other travel specialists and other travel leaders from all sectors of the industry. This meetup group will focus on the latest trends in Social Media in travel, focusing on Social Media Strategy. Discussions include topics of setting the right goals, resources and budget to get started properly and effectively. If you think bec …

Hello Role Players! I have started this group to see if we can develop the Chicago region RPG community in a similar manner as the board game community (www.chicagoboardgames.com). The goal of RPG Chicago is to: - Aid roleplayers in the Chicagoland area to get into groups that meet their interests - Establish and/or communicate roleplaying events and other items of interest occuring throughout the Chicagoland area, regardless of system - Effectively communicate to publishers and local busine …