Written by Andre Betancur, Power and Equity Specialist, Student Wellness Center

Dear Dartmouth,  

As we move into the third week of the spring semester and into the month April, we would like to remind everyone that April is Sexual Assault Action Month (SAAM). Following the theme of “Everyday Action”, we believe that each and every member of our community holds within them the potential to utilize their own personal power to positively influence the lives and behaviors of others, especially in moments where sexual violence can happen. We recognize that many students may feel a sense of powerlessness and have no idea how to even begin recognizing their own power, let alone utilizing it for good. Luckily, our Sexual Violence Prevention Project team has been working on how to teach you all to identify where you hold power and how you can use it for good.  

Here are some key tips for recognizing and utilizing power: 

Understand that power can look and feel different for all of us. You may think of power on an unfathomably large scale or only recognize power when someone with formal credentials (like our President) is using their power in ways which affect everyone. However, power also exists on an individual level and there’s a good chance you’re using your power in ways you’re not even aware of. Some examples of ways Dartmouth students use their power include: 

• Giving directions to a lost student 
• Referring friends to campus resources  
• Being a UGA and looking out for residents  

Understand that power is contextual. Our perception or reality of having power or not having power can change many different times throughout our day and is based on a variety of factors including our identities, the location we’re in, and our level of knowledge or comfort in any given situation.  

Know that you’re not alone in wanting to use your power to prevent sexual violence and change the culture at Dartmouth. Trying to tackle an issue like sexual violence is not an easy feat and certainly not something any of us can do alone. Even though so many of us are doing our part to prevent sexual violence on campus, it can still be tiring work. When we bravely choose to use our power for good, we have to remember to give ourselves the time and space to recharge and recenter ourselves. Making sure we do take that time to be kind to ourselves and engage in some self-care, we greatly reduce the chance of burnout and ensure we have the capacity to continue charging forward in our efforts to create greater culture change on campus.

We believe that each and every member of our community holds within them the potential to utilize their own personal power to positively influence the lives and behaviors of others, especially in moments where sexual violence can happen.

Now that we’ve sprung into Sexual Assault Action Month, we all have an opportunity to take the concept of “Everyday Action” and put it into practice. Begin identifying where you and others hold power, recognize how that power can be used for good, and know that those moments when you use your power for good, no matter how small, help create real palpable change on our campus. 

Dear Dartmouth,

Welcome back from a much-deserved break! We hope the receding snow and greening landscape fills you with encouraging energy as we enter the warmer months.

This spring term, we invite our community to explore how we can continue to grow, make a substantial difference, and even change our own culture by recognizing that the small and seemingly unremarkable actions we take matter. ‘Everyday Action’ encourages steady growth and celebrates the tiny steps that lead to forward momentum. Through practice, patience, and persistence, we can look back on our greatest achievements not as a single triumph but as the culmination of everyday actions. 

Actions to try and consider as we embody what it means to take ‘Everyday Action’ this spring:

1. Find inspiration in the changing seasons. Our formerly frozen world is stirring and transforming into bright colors, aromas, and sounds around us. Consider that, like the seasons changing, a transition from barren snowscape to bustling, bursting spring does not happen overnight. Instead, what we notice when strolling across campus are snapshots of the small transformations taking place around us each day—pokes of green grass, buds on branches, tiny ‘cheeps’ from baby birds. These everyday changes eventually usher in a full-blown summer. Try a walk or hike through Pine Park to be inspired by nature’s “everyday action.”

2. Check in with your roots of wellbeing at the start of this term. Use this helpful guide to get an idea of your base wellness coming into Spring Term.

• Reflect: Which areas of your wellness are you feeling nourished in? Which areas of your wellness might be depleted? What are small consistent actions that contribute to your wellbeing?

3. Get in touch with vulnerability. It may feel physically and emotionally unpleasant to open ourselves to the possibilities of discomfort, uncertainty, and failure (trying something outside our comfort zones should be attempted when it is safe for us to do so). But accepting discomfort as a possible outcome of our efforts is one way we develop our ability to bounce back and endure. Noticing when we are judging ourselves, and releasing that judgment, helps us to silence our inner critics and kickstart the empowering process of loving ourselves unconditionally.

4. Practice self-compassion. Deepening our understanding, patience, and kindness for ourselves through this process helps us accept that “missteps” don’t define our self-worth. Try this 6-minute mindful self-compassion break to practice the three elements of self-compassion: mindfulness, common humanity, and gestures of kindness.

5. Recognize the beauty in imperfection. Applying the Japanese philosophy of “Wabi-Sabi” can help us interpret moments of change and transience in our own lives as beautiful. Seeing the beauty in what might be imperfect or incomplete gives us permission to understand that we all, always exist in states of change.

‘Everyday Action’ reminds us that small actions, taken consistently, can lead to powerful and sustainable change. As we kick off a new term, challenge yourself to see the inevitable failures, imperfections, slipups, and slow growth as progress along your unique path. When we frame growth in this manner, we are empowered to recognize that our smallest actions add up and matter. Consequently, each step we take has the potential to make a substantial difference in our own lives and in our community and culture.

The end of term can feel like we are juggling so many things: grinding to meet deadlines, catching up on notes and assignments, maintaining the time and energy to study for exams, and finding moments for ourselves to reenergize too. While it might not seem it, this can also be an important time to reconnect to our intentions for ourselves. In the midst of busyness, we may wonder if we are staying true to our guiding principles. As we proceed along the lines of Inspiring Intention this winter term, let’s explore some of the ways we can remain focused on our intentions during busy times and even inspire others to do the same.

Try these ideas to remain focused on your intentions during Finals:

• Pause and empower. How can you feel as though you are in an organized and prepared position going into finals week? You might reflect on ways to ground yourself, which can even be as simple as taking three gentle breaths. Or perhaps checking in with each of your Roots of Wellness. Another intentional approach can be to apply specific labels to our feelings and address those feelings strategically. Maybe you are experiencing a sense of loss of control and consider prioritizing your most critical tasks to help you regain focus again. Set healthy boundaries for yourself like sticking to a reasonable sleep schedule. Ask yourself: what do I need in this moment?

• Acknowledging overwhelm (and asking for help). Consider connecting to campus resources when you need, including wellness check ins (one-on-one sessions with trained listeners) when you feel talking to someone could be a helpful place to begin. The Academic Skills Center offers finals programming to help you keep on track with your studying and assignments. Finally, the Counseling Center can support with crisis counseling and additional mental health resources. Be real with yourself about how you are feeling and consider opening up to friends and family. Help is here, you need only ask.

• Try an accountability buddy. Pair up with a friend or classmate to serve as an accountability partner or partners. Check in regularly with them to discuss progress, offer support and feedback, and encourage each other with affirmations. This can be a powerful way to inspire intention amongst friends and peers too.

• Celebrate the small victories. Take a moment to appreciate how far you have made it in the term already. Acknowledge not only your efforts to maintain your intentions into the finals week, but recognize your friends’ and classmates’ efforts too. Creating a positive and focused atmosphere can be beneficial to all in our immediate circles and beyond.

Living an intentional life means, to the best of our ability, inching closer with purpose each day towards our long-term vision. In moments when we feel direction paralysis (or lost or distracted from our intended destination altogether) we recognize that this is normal and temporary. By pausing to connect with our immediate needs, asking for help, encouraging others to do the same, and celebrating the little achievements, we can be well on our way again. Best of luck during finals, Dartmouth!    

Proceeding with intentionality this winter term, we are doing the inner work of finding space to connect with our core values and identifying intentions for where and how we want to grow. We may have even inspired intentionality in others through this pursuit. But like on any journey, there will be times when we are faced with challenges too. We might follow our path and take a wrong turn. Or lose sight of the trail or of our goal all together. Or be overwhelmed by a series of decisions. It’s important in these moments to not panic, and instead, rely on the simple wisdom of tree hugging to help get us back on track.

Who remembers being told as a child: “if you find yourself lost in a forest, hug a tree”? No worries if you haven’t heard this one before. The basic gist is that advising a small child to stay put when they are lost on a hike (and to take comfort in the company an old tree) helps the chances of them being reunited with loved ones. Importantly, this safety tip helps keep the child in one place, offers the child a reliable, soothing landmark to wait with, and makes it easier for the search party to retrace their steps back to the last known location. The same advice can be applied to moments when we feel lost on our inner journeys.

Hug A Tree to Reunite with Your Intentions:

1. Don’t panic. Staying calm in a moment of difficulty can mark the difference between reacting impulsively or responding with clarity. Hug a metaphorical tree by trying a quick STOP practice, which helps create breathing room between you and a challenging moment. Try getting outside to clear your mind (and perhaps hugging a literal tree). Or reconnecting with an activity you have an uncomplicated relationship with (ie. playing music, hanging out with friends, dancing, yoga, etc.). The goal is to help settle the nervous system. As the great meditation teacher Thich Nhat Hanh wrote: “Breath is the bridge which connects life to consciousness, which unites your body to your thoughts.” 

2. Observe your surroundings. Settling your mind and allowing it to observe a grounded sense of reality for a few moments can help us connect to a range of complicated thoughts and emotions we may be feeling. Perhaps you notice the direction you are heading in is causing you to feel confused or misaligned. Or to feel anxious or fatigued. Label the thoughts and emotions that are arising in you. Try this RAIN meditation to strengthen your self-awareness.

3. Check in with your heart’s compass. Once we have created some breathing room for ourselves and identified the emotions underlying our disorientation, proceeding with clarity and intentionality can be more attainable. This allows us the time and space to connect back to our deeper purpose. Establish a journaling practice to root yourself again in your highest aspirations. Perhaps you realize you are taking a burdensome class that doesn’t support your long-term vision. Or perhaps you notice that you are veering away from a lifestyle more aligned with who you want to be. These observations can be powerful signposts that let us know that we are heading the wrong direction. Allow your intentions to show you the way back to your path.

To live with intentionality and purpose is an inherently profound and trailblazing act. Therefore, it is only normal that we will question our path and direction at times. By creating a moment for pause to connect more accurately with how we are feeling and staying true to our heart’s compass, we can be reunited again with the values that inform our long-term vision.

Written by Carmen Rodriguez, Assistant Director for Student Transitions & Persistence, Academic Skills Center

As an academic coach and course instructor for College 101 and The Mindful Academic, I often hear questions like, “Why am I struggling to motivate myself?” and “How do I stop procrastinating?” A similar pattern is then described: Little trouble finding motivation to complete familiar, comfortable tasks. Trouble motivating on bigger, less-familiar tasks. You might replace the bolded words with daunting, time-consuming, tedious, confusing, high-impact, etc. 

When we get curious about this pattern, we find that discomfort–or rather one’s undefined relationship with discomfort–can lead to a reflexive, “Let’s get out of here!” response. One minute you’re working through a difficult problem set, and the next, you’re watching YouTube, Tik Tok, taking an extended break, organizing, powering through less-important HW, or napping. You get the idea. 

But what if stepping into discomfort–once the opportunity appears–became an intentional, primary goal? In “Motivating Personal Growth by Seeking Discomfort,” researcher’s Kaitlin Wooley and Ayelet Fishbach concluded that discomfort as the primary goal, rather than learning itself, was more likely to increase task endurance and calculated risk. Both are vital when you’re trying to push your way through a tough assignment: cue essay, test prep, project, internship application, and more. But how to do that with a little more ease? Here are 3 intentional strategies to get you started:

1. Start to notice your patterns. Get curious: What assignments are you stepping away from? How often? What distracting comforts do you seek when you move away? (Social media, productive procrastination, naps, unplanned social connection–all valid pursuits in the right time and place.) Ask yourself, are these diversions in response to discomfort with the current task? 

2. Accept your discomfort. If discomfort is present, recognize and reframe it as a normal response to unfamiliar territory. (Thank you, nervous system for doing your job of trying to protect me!) And so much of learning is unfamiliar territory! You might even be playful with your discomfort. Give it a name. “Hi, Tabitha. Thanks for showing up again! You’re super dependable. Would you like tea?” In many ways, discomfort just wants permission to coexist in the room with you, like a favorite pet.

3. Practice non-judgement. Decide discomfort is neither good nor bad. However, our response to discomfort can determine whether we meet certain goals or not. For example, if you kick Tabitha out every time she shows up, and she always accompanies newer, highly difficult learning and tasks, then you’ll probably delay that type of learning and task and won’t utilize all the time you have to master that topic. This is simply cause and effect.  However, if you decide to make peace with Tabitha, then the two of you will spend tons of quality time together, (BFFs forever!) and that is very good for that essay, project, or problem set you’re trying to finish. 

4. Start slowly. Developing a more relaxed relationship with discomfort can be hard. At first, you’re very likely to feel a nervous system response–again, totally normal–but that means we have to proceed slowly to develop our tolerance. So, set a timer for 5 or 10 minutes and ease into that project. Be sure to offer yourself self-regulation tools to soothe that nervous system along the way, specifically before, during, and after each session

Finally, and above all else, invite a third party into your new relationship with discomfort: Hello, Self Compassion! We’re all a work in progress and opening ourselves up to the most human version of ourselves, one that feels a variety of emotions–pleasure, discomfort, and everything in between–is powerful work. With self-compassion, we intentionally treat ourselves with the same loving-kindness that we would extend to our friends and family. In doing so, we give ourselves permission to transform again and again and again. 

-Carmen

Written by Denva Nesbeth, Jr. ‘24

What brings me joy and fulfillment? What responsibilities do I have to fulfill? These are the two main questions that guide a lot of my decision making and how I allocate my time. With only so much time in the day, moving with intention supports me in making the most of the day and being present. 

1. Make Time for Play: My biggest creative hobby is working on music production. As fast as the term goes in 10 weeks and as busy as my schedule can be with classes and responsibilities for different organizations I’m a part of, I know that music is super important to me. Music is therapeutic and puts me in a flow state whenever I’m creating it. Thus, I intentionally make time within my schedule to work on it regardless of how busy a week may be.

2. Ride the Inspiration Wave: Opening to inspiration, wherever you find it, can lead to great things. I initially made the In The Stacks song while I was in the East Reading Room in 2022. I realized I could create music that I could imagine my peers could listen to while studying, thus inspiring me to create a full album.

3. Purposeful Decision Making: When it comes to the music I create, I’ve definitely created a lot of it with a lot of intentionality behind the purpose and sound choices. With my second album Reach Higher, in contrast to the chill atmosphere one might find on a Stacks album, most of the songs on the album are high energy that sound completely different to what I released prior. I wanted to show that I can’t be put in one specific box musically. When creating my newest album Stacks, Vol. 3, I wanted to have chill instrumentals that fit alongside the previous two Stacks albums, while also making something new and not completely duplicating what I had already released. For example, I love the song My Focus Is On 10 from Back In The Stacks, so I was intentional in not trying to have another song that sounded exactly like it on Vol. 3 and regurgitating what I did already. I was intentional in trying different sounds and genres, which produces songs like Beauty Right In Front Of Me, Give Yourself More Grace, and When You’re Going Through It (Reprise) on the album. Even down to the amount of songs on my albums. Every single album I’ve released so far only has 7 songs. That’s been an intentional choice because I want to ensure none of my albums have any filler and it’s a smooth, concise experience for the listener.

Moving with intention has supported me in giving my energy towards things that I find important and feeling fulfilled with what I’m doing. By identifying what resonates with me and orienting my decisions based on that with the time I have available, my mental health has benefited greatly by being present in the moment with full engagement.

– Denva Nesbeth, Jr. ‘24

Written by Zhuoya Zhang, M.P.H, Ph.D. candidate in Quantitative Biomedical Sciences, Dartmouth College

A lot of us have some form of New Year’s resolution. Let it be listening to hunger cues, moving our bodies in supportive ways, or becoming a better human being. What if I tell you that there is one thing that can help you accomplish all the goals mentioned before? This superpower is sleep! I know it sounds too good to be true. Research suggests that quality sleep can help us better regulate our emotions, enhance our memories and learning, and explore nourishing food choices.¹

How much sleep do we need? It can vary from person to person. According to the National Sleep Foundation, young adults like us could get as few as 7 hours or as many as 11 hours.² The wide range shows natural individual differences. Listening to our body cues may help us understand if we are getting enough sleep. Just like our body knows how much water we need and will tell us to drink more water by making us feel thirsty. If you notice cues like eyelids feeling heavy, head nodding, and falling asleep during classes and meetings while reading, you may need more sleep. So, I invite you to pay attention to these cues this week and explore if your body needs more or less sleep.

Here are some tips on getting quality sleep:

1. Decide on a consistent sleep schedule. A consistent sleep schedule can help your brain naturally feel tired at bedtime.³ What bedtime and wake-up time would best suit your schedule so you can stick to it daily? Creating a nighttime routine can help you implement the new sleep schedule. Our body needs time to wind down and get sleepy cues. Get cozy, explore deep relaxation practices, and put away the screens. If you fall asleep within minutes of your head hitting the pillow, you may be sleep-deprived and need to wind down a little earlier at night.

2. Moving our bodies. Just as our appetite may increase after exercising, you may sleep better by being active. It is fascinating that sleep and movement have this bi-directional relationship.⁴ More exercise can enhance your sleep quality (fun fact: exercise has been used as a treatment for sleep disorders like insomnia), and those with adequate sleep also tend to exercise more and have better athletic performance.^5,6

3. Limit Caffeinated Drinks. Savoring a warm cup of tea can be a great addition to your nighttime routine. Few things are as soothing as serving yourself a cup of tea, especially before bed. Herbal tea, like chamomile, lavender, and rooibos, may help you relax and unwind.

5. Get curious. How about keeping a sleep diary? I’d like to invite you to bring more curiosity next time. You could experiment on yourself by simply noticing how you feel after a good night’s sleep; do you find it easier to make healthier food choices the next day? Do you feel calmer and more at ease? Are you a kinder and friendlier person? Just explore 🙂

Whether you are an early bird or a night owl, I wish you sound sleep and sweet dreams!

– Zhuoya Zhang

Further Reading:

1. Walker, M. Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams. (Scribner, 2018).
2. Hirshkowitz, M. et al. National Sleep Foundation’s updated sleep duration recommendations: final report. Sleep Health 1, 233–243 (2015).
3. Wu, J. Hello Sleep: The Science and Art of Overcoming Insomnia Without Medications. (St. Martin’s Essentials, 2023).
4. Kline, C. E. The bidirectional relationship between exercise and sleep: Implications for exercise adherence and sleep improvement. Am. J. Lifestyle Med. 8, 375–379 (2014).
5. Alnawwar, M. A. et al. The Effect of Physical Activity on Sleep Quality and Sleep Disorder: A Systematic Review. Cureus 15, e43595 (2023).
6. Watson, A. M. Sleep and Athletic Performance. Curr. Sports Med. Rep. 16, 413–418 (2017).
7. Mead, M. N. Benefits of Sunlight: A Bright Spot for Human Health. Environ. Health Perspect.116, A160–A167 (2008).

Welcome back to Inspiring Intention! This week, we hold up a magnifying glass to “screen time” to examine how we can build intentions around our devices. In this digital age, we will undoubtedly encounter screens in our day-to-day routine. Whether it’s checking an email from a professor, completing an assignment online, or connecting with friends from home through social media, it is increasingly necessary to rack up screen time in our culture, especially as a student. However, by being mindful about our intentions with technology, we can maximize the time we have pursuing the things that matter most to us in (non-virtual) reality.

1. See the small picture: Each time you reach for your device, pause, and ask yourself why. Are you reaching for the phone because you’re bored or restless? Are you seeking a distraction from a challenging task or assignment? Are you managing your stress, panic, or worries by scrolling through social media? Or perhaps you are feeling inspired and want to investigate a topic or idea further. We check our phones on average 144 times a day. Before picking up your device, see if you can pause, take and breath, and ask yourself why. Try the ‘Name It to Tame It’ practice if you identify any of these emotions as falling on the low-pleasantness end of the emotions spectrum.

2. See the big picture: Why might you want to be intentional around screen time? Maybe you’re experiencing eye strain or headaches. Perhaps you’re noticing that you default to scrolling in times of boredom or difficulty. Perhaps you’re having trouble falling and staying asleep. Whatever the reason, check in with the habits you’ve developed around device usage and ensure they are still serving your immediate and long-term needs. Be brave, get curious, and check your screen time stats (stored on your phone or device). This data can give you a sense of how much time you may be spending looking at screens each day.

3. Bring an attitude of non-judgment to your screen usage and recognize that you are not alone. Gen Z’ers average 9 hours a day on screens. Much that time consists of classwork, messaging, social media, and internet roaming. Many websites and platforms’ business models thrive on your eyes wandering from flashy content to flashy advertisements. These sites design algorithms that tailor content for us based on our interests. But these systems are designed to capture our attention and to hold it for as long as possible, often at the expense of our own wellbeing. Recognizing that you are not the only one to have “fallen down the rabbit hole” at one time or another can help us understand that our habits around devices might be bigger than us. Awareness and acceptance of this fact empowers us to make healthier choices that benefit us all.  

4. Focus on what matters most to you. Our time and attention may be our most precious resources. Begin by imagining the life you want to be living and create boundaries with your time that keep you focused on the things that matter most to you. Discover your wildest dreams through a journaling practice like this one (bonus: no screens required!). Write out your intentions using positive and specific language to define clearly what it is that you want to attract (rather than want to avoid). For example, instead of writing “I want to reduce screen time,” try saying “I want to create a No-Phone Zone in my bed so that I can benefit from a full night’s rest.” Check out these suggestions from the Jed Foundation for reducing unhelpful scrolling or device usage.

Devices and technology help us connect to new ideas and each other like never before. Increasingly, though, we find ourselves in the territory of excessive use. We can show ourselves grace by realizing we are at an unprecedented stage of interacting with these tools and seeking out ways to spend our time in a way that is more aligned with our hopes and dreams. Recognize the emotions that lead us to excessive online activity and identify the reasons why we might want to consider reducing our time on our devices. By understanding our own present habits, we can set specific, actionable, and positive intentions around our device usage that inspire flourishing on our personal journeys at Dartmouth.

Reflection Question: How can I align my screen time with meaningful purposes, ensuring that my usage is enriching and serves my hopes and dreams?

“Let your worth be measured by the love you give, the kindness you share, and the positive impact you have on the world.” – Unknown

Welcome back to the Student Wellness Center’s Winter of Inspiring Intention! As we continue our journey into exploring intentional living (and how to inspire others to do the same), we want to turn our attention towards purposefully creating a kind and accepting relationship with our bodies.  

Embracing a body-neutral mindset is one way to shift the focus from unrealistic beauty standards to a more neutral and accepting attitude.  It’s a middle ground between body positivity and body negativity (see note) where instead of embracing full and complete body-love, we work towards a more appreciative and non-judgmental stance. “Body neutrality places an emphasis on what your body is capable of, not what it looks like.” – Viren Swami  

Embodying body neutrality is not only about how you perceive your own body but also about promoting a positive and neutral attitude towards bodies in general. Here are some ways to inspire body neutrality for yourself and others:

1. Practice gratitude for what your body can do – Take a moment each day to appreciate the strength, flexibility, and resilience your body provides. Whether it’s the ability to walk, dance, or even just breathe deeply, acknowledging and celebrating your body’s capabilities can shift your perspective towards a more positive and neutral relationship with your physical self.

• Try: Rather than engaging in exercise solely for the purpose of changing your body, focus on activities that bring you joy and make you feel good. Movement of any kind has benefits for our bodies and mind. The best movement is the one you will stick with! Try out our Yoga for EveryBODY class as one new way to embrace joyful movement.

2. Practice self-compassion – When you catch yourself making critical comments about your body, pause and reframe those thoughts with kindness. Treat yourself as you would a friend, offering words of encouragement and understanding. Developing a more compassionate inner dialogue can contribute to a healthier and more neutral relationship with your body

• Try: Let yourself be guided through a Mini Self-Compassion Break when you need help with a reframe.

3. Offer Compliments Beyond Appearance: When complimenting others, focus on qualities and actions that go beyond physical appearance. Acknowledge acts of kindness, creativity, and other non-appearance-related strengths to reinforce the idea that worth is not solely determined by looks.

4. Challenge Diet Culture Language: Be mindful of the language you use when talking about bodies and diets, both your own and others’. Notice the tendency to discuss the latest fad diet, how many calories are in something, or the notion that eating less is somehow better. 

• Try: Shift the conversation to the importance of nourishing the body with yummy foods, engaging in movement that feels good, and prioritizing self-compassion for mental health.

5. Celebrate Diversity: Embrace and celebrate the diversity of body shapes, sizes, and abilities. Recognize that there is no one “ideal” body, and beauty comes in many forms. By appreciating and acknowledging the uniqueness of all bodies, you contribute to a more inclusive and accepting environment.

• Try: Dust off your Dartmouth Bystander Initiative (DBI) skills and take action when you hear/see hurtful language or actions that contribute to body shaming. 

Everyday we have the opportunity to embrace self-acceptance and inspire a community of kindness and acceptance for all bodies. We invite you to embark on this revolutionary journey towards greater body freedom, and know that you don’t have to do it alone: 

Resources to support your relationship with body image and food:
1. Nutrition and Eating Well at Dartmouth
2. Nutritional Wellness Team
3. SWC Wellness Check-Ins

Note: While body positivity and body neutrality each has its own value, the article Body Positivity vs. Body Neutrality, from VeryWell Mind, posits how taking a dual approach to our bodies may be best.