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Are You Well?
If you are currently free from illness, are in decent physical shape, and possess an adequate amount of energy, you would probably answer, "yes" to that question. Most of us equate wellness with physical health, and while it is certainly a factor, it is only one of several "dimensions" that contribute to a person's overall wellness. Wellness is defined as an active lifelong process of becoming aware of choices and making a more balanced and fulfilling life.

While definitions of wellness may vary slightly depending on the source, most definitions conclude the following about wellness:
- Wellness is a Conscious Process involving thought and planning.
- Wellness focuses on Individual Responsibility for the quality of one's life.
- Wellness involves the pursuit of optimal health and maximization of one's
personal potential.

At the Ottumwa YMCA we're focusing on seven dimensions of well-being.

7 DIMENSIONS OF WELLNESS
Physical - A healthy body, good nutrition, regular exercise, avoiding
harmful habits, and seeking medical assistance when necessary.
Intellectual - Mentally engaged in lively interaction with the world around
you.
Emotional - The ability to understand your own feelings, accept your
limitations, and achieve stability.
Social - The ability to relate to others, both within and outside the family
unit.
Occupational - Preparing and making use of your gifts, skills and talents in
order to gain purpose, happiness and enrichment in your life.
Environmental - The capability to live in a clean and safe environment that
is not harmful to health.
Spiritual - The ethics, values and morals that guide us.

 

Want to improve your Wellness?

Sign up for the Personal Fitness Program -- FREE to all members!   

Contact the Wellness Director at 684-6571 ext. 26 or call ext. 28 for more details.