Hosted by CAPS & NU Dining
Join us for a week of exciting and thought-provoking content, an opportunity to smash scales and diet culture, and preventive mental health screenings and trainings!
Be sure to follow NU Dining @nu_dining and CAPS @NorthwesternCAPS on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!
Smash the Scale
The Rock, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 11 am -1 pm
Bring your own scale, or stop by to journal and practice affirmations that promote body acceptance and self-compassion.
Self Love
Norris Univerity Center, Thursday Oct 22, 11 am - 1 pm
Join us as we observe Body Acceptance Week and practice self-love. Come make an affirmation card for yourself or a friend, snap a selfie, have a snack or engage in crafts.
Body Affirmations
Reframing the way we talk about our bodies.
- I am worthy of taking up space
- I am not defined by my weight, shape or size
- I am learning to accept my body as it is
- My body is capable and strong
- I treat my body with respect and kindness
- I trust my body's wisdom and honor it's needs
- I appreciate my body for it's strength, resilience, and function
- My appearance does not determine my self-worth
- I do not allow my mind to bully my body
- I do not compare my body to others
- I do not body shame myself or others