Dare to Do 2025: Transform Your Life with Small Habits!
Start the new year by embracing meaningful, lasting change! Habits are the cornerstone of health and wellness, and there’s no better time to build yours. Join The Whole U’s Dare to Do program starting Monday, January 13!
Why focus on habits? Because small, consistent actions have the power to create big, sustainable results. Habits act as the foundation for achieving our goals and help turn intentions into lasting behaviors. When we align our routines with our values and long-term objectives, we’re not only more likely to stay on track but also to build a life that reflects what matters most to us.
By focusing on habits, we can create positive changes that shine through all areas of our well-being—physical, mental and emotional—leading to a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Habit building focuses areas:
Fitness: Boost your energy and physical health
Nutrition: Make smart choices that fuel your body
Connection: Foster meaningful relationships and build community
Financial Wellness: Cultivate better money habits for peace of mind
Creativity: Unlock new ways to explore and express yourself
Mental Health: Build resilience, reduce stress and enhance your outlook
What’s in Store for Your 6 Week Habit Building:
Weekly Habit Guidance: Each week, The Whole U will lead you through the process of integrating a new well-being habit into your daily routine. The goal is to not only build on the habit from the previous week but also add a new one, creating a powerful momentum that grows each week. We encourage you to select habits that naturally fit into your schedule, setting you up for lasting, sustainable results.
Dare to Do Toolkits: Every participant will receive a comprehensive habit workbook and toolkit via email, crafted to guide you through the program week by week. Packed with actionable strategies for building lasting habits, this toolkit also includes links to past Whole U resources to support your journey. Inside, you’ll find tips, helpful resources and insightful journal prompts to help you reflect, stay motivated, and maintain focus on your health goals. This workbook turns progress tracking into a fun and rewarding experience. Armed with this powerful tool, you’ll feel inspired and confident to tackle new wellness challenges and create meaningful change in your life!
Weekly Check-Ins: Stay accountable and celebrate your wins with weekly check-in on zoom. These optional sessions are your chance to check in with the UW community, share your progress and receive feedback and motivation. These sessions are a supportive space where you can connect with others, get inspired and stay focused on your goals. The Whole U Team will provide guidance and ideas to help you overcome any hurdles. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to stay connected, stay motivated, and make 2025 the year you truly prioritize your well-being.
Virtual events and activities: Engage in a series of virtual events designed to support your well-being habit formation. If you are unable to attend any of the webinars – the recording will be sent out to all those who register. A sneak peak of the webinars!
Fitness – Unlock Your Fitness Potential with Lauren Updyke and Dr. Cindy Lin as they cover the benefits of exercise, tips on starting your fitness journey and injury prevention tips to keep you moving safely.
Nutrition – Enjoy a cooking demo you can follow along from the comfort of your own home.
Financial Wellness – Attend a budgeting boot camp that will aid you in building a fresh monthly budget.
Mental Heath – Join Dr. Darnell, a clinical and community psychologist at Harborview Medical Center, as she covers the nature of anxiety and its impact it can have on our well-being.
Creativity – Participate in a wellness writing webinar with Megan Callow, Associate Teaching Professor and Director of Writing at the University of Washington.
Registrations coming soon…
Winter Gear Incentive!
The first 1,400 participants to register will receive either a grey Husky Strong crewneck OR a black Husky Strong sweatshirt!
Those who qualify for free swag will receive an email at the beginning of Dare to Do Programing.
Husky Strong Giving Supporting UW Campus Food Banks:
Last year, we came together as a community and raised roughly $20,000 for the UW food pantries—what an inspiring achievement! Let’s rally together and push the limits to see if we can match -or even exceed- that amount this year. Every contribution counts and together, we can make an even bigger difference. Click here to make a suggested donation of $5 or more to your preferred campus food bank.
Dare to DO kicks off on Monday, January 13: Whether you’re starting fresh or strengthening existing habits, the Dare to Do program will help you stay motivated and turn your intentions into action – Register today and start the new year off strong!
Still unsure about participating? Hear what people had to say about our 2024 New Years program.
“This was a great incentive and reminders to get my fitness back on track. I loved the variety of options and timing of events that allowed me to pick and choose what worked in my schedule and was of interest to me.”
“This was perfect timing to help me improve on a few areas of my life. I have truly embraced a more sustainable diet and exercise program along with adding time for meditation. I enjoyed the weekly emails to encourage me to look at other aspects of my life that I could tweak and not feel overwhelmed with big changes versus small sustainable changes.”
“For me, motivation is key. I need a reliable ‘push’ in the right direction if I am going to improve. The WholeU program is the best kind motivation!”
“Thank you for helping me to kick 2024 off with overall good mental, physical health and community building.”
Thank you our sponsors, BECU and AT&T for sponsoring The Whole U and making Dare to Do 2025 possible.