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What does wellness mean to you? People often think of wellness as it pertains to physical health, yet it is so much more than that. Wellness is the active pursuit of habits and activities that contribute to mental and physical health. It is about how we choose to live and what brings us joy and fulfillment.
We are fortunate to have many options in our community to help “fill your bucket.” Studies show that working with your hands improves cognitive function while reducing anxiety and regulating your mood. Check out the White Bear Center for the Arts, Mahtomedi Community Education and White Bear Lake Community Services and Recreation to learn new ways to create.
Perhaps yoga or water aerobics sound more appealing to you. Look into all the options the White Bear Area YMCA has to offer. For some, theater or learning about the community’s history is a go-to form of self-care. The organizations within Hanifl Performing Arts Center—Children’s Performing Arts and Lakeshore Players—and the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society have many events to explore.
Kelly Neeb is the business manager at the Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation. To learn more about the foundation, visit gwblcf.org.
