{"id":4284,"date":"2026-07-07T11:06:49","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T15:06:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/b-well\/?page_id=4284"},"modified":"2026-07-08T15:26:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T19:26:12","slug":"new-to-b-well-start-here","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/b-well\/new-to-b-well-start-here\/","title":{"rendered":"New to B Well? Start Here."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Small steps. Real connections. A healthier Bates community.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Welcome to B Well, Bates\u2019 employee well-being program designed to help you find simple ways to move, recharge, connect, and thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Well-being looks different for everyone. You don\u2019t need a fitness routine, a big goal, or extra hours in your week to get started. Sometimes the smallest steps such as taking a short walk, joining a class, connecting with a colleague, or taking a moment to reset create the biggest impact over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not sure where to begin? Pick one small step below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Stay Connected<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Subscribe to B Well Class Updates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get occasional updates about classes, events, challenges, schedule changes, and new opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2192 Join the B Well updates list by sending a blank email to <a href=\"mailto:bwellclassupdates+subscribe@bates.groups.edu\">bwellclassupdates+subscribe@groups.bates.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. See What\u2019s Happening<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Add the B Well Calendar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explore weekly classes, meditation sessions, special events, and opportunities to connect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2192 View the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/b-well\/calendars\/\">B Well Calendar<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Explore Wellable<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Your digital well-being hub<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Access wellness challenges, webinars, articles, and tools that support healthy habits wherever you are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2192 Activate your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellable.co\/\">Wellable account<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Visit a Fitness Space<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Come as you are<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re brand new to exercise or have years of experience, our spaces are here for you. Stop by, ask questions, or schedule a tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/b-well\/b-well-upcoming-events\/\">Learn more about fitness spaces<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Connect With the Community<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Well-being is better together<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join an event, participate in a challenge, meet a B Well Ambassador, or simply try something new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep in mind: you don\u2019t have to do everything.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start with one small step. Build from there. 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