“Authenticity is a collection of choices that we have to make every day. It's about the choice to show up and be real. The choice to be honest. The choice to let our true selves be seen.”

― Brené Brown, The Gifts of Imperfection

Welcome to S(h)elf Care, the book club organized by Re:Book (University Library) and the Student Wellbeing Point where we read, get together, get creative, enjoy pizza, and get real with each other. 

During this first edition of the book club, we will be reading 'The Gifts of Imperfection' by Brené Brown. A motivational and inspiring book to wholehearted living. With original research and plenty of encouragement, she explores the psychology of releasing our definitions of an “imperfect” life and embracing living authentically. 

This is how it works:

Every person that joins us on the 9th of November, will get a free copy of the book during this launch event, gets the chance to meet new people, and will enjoy some free pizza and drinks (let me know in advance if you have any special dietary restricitons or preferences). We will also make our own book markers together with paint, watercolors and recycled library books. 

You get a free copy of the book during the first event, so no need to start reading yet. Note that there will be follow-up events on this particular book where we come together to discuss it but the data will be discussed with the participants during the first edition on the 9th of november. 

When: 9 November 2023, 17:00-18:30

Where: Library Lounge (Library 1st floor)

What: Free food, free books, arts and crafts, good conversations

How: Sign up, show up the 9th of November, get a free book and see you at the next meeting!

This event is part of the activities of the Health & Wellbeing week at VU Amsterdam. Want to learn more about better study-life balance, develop yourself personally and increase your social network? Then come to the Health & Wellbeing Week! You can find the rest of activities related tot the Health & Wellbeing Week here.