Death is a natural part of life and talking about it should not be a taboo or a strange thing. This isn’t to say that death is easy to face. It can be scary, tragic, and entirely unwanted, which can make conversations about it feel daunting. By talking about it and sharing fears and wishes, we can bring a renewed sense of purpose and connection in our lives that bring deeper meaning to everyday living.

Being vulnerable at work can feel like we are breaking the expectation contract that employers have of their employees, especially when we’re asked to be productive, reliable, and capable. However, being vulnerable at work is not just a good idea, it’s a necessary skill to work effectively in today’s workplace.

In our campus work, "work-life balance" has long been touted as the key to managing our personal and professional lives. However, this traditional view, where work and life are given equal weight, is elusive and hard to maintain.

How it would be to engage with food, eating, exercise, and our bodies in a way that prioritizes ourselves instead of societal ideals? I would love to see a revolution where we question all the ways we have been told we have to look and instead focus on how to individually care for our bodies and minds in the way that feels uniquely best for each of us as a person.