Accidentally Well
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I wish I knew in my 20s what finally dawned on me in my 50s, well into my career. I missed so many opportunities over the decades. I thought of mental health as being free from things like stress and anxiety. I thought of happiness as an intellectual pursuit, transcending my body. I lived in an ivory tower. I now see how important physical health and fitness is to wellness and mental health. I see other important categories of wellness that affect my mental health.
What changed? It started like any other day, but this time when I looked in the bathroom mirror, I paused to take more than a fleeting glance. I hardly recognized myself. How did I gain so much weight? How did I let this happen? My happy family, work and social life operated as blinders. It was easy to overlook physical health. Not anymore. Something had to change. I ate nutritious food and exercised, mostly at low intensity. There were no fad diets or ab busters. I took a slow and sustainable approach, without looking for the quick fix. There were setbacks along the way.
An eclectic set of experiences sparked a personal epiphany about wellness. It was an "a-ha" moment for me. I saw a way to work towards balance between eight facets of wellness. I'm filled with optimism about the journey to come.
John Webster
