How do you define well-being? How do you achieve it?
“To me it is the ability to live as active a life as is humanly possible. I like to play golf, work in the yard, we travel and enjoy the activities of our grandkids. I watch the foods I eat, try to keep my weight under control, have an exercise program and when there is an option, engage in activities that allow me to do things in the outdoors. I enjoy reading when I can’t do any of the above or want a distraction or want to check out what is going on around me.”
-Bob Charles ’59 (at left)
"I think that there is a need to be responsible and accountable for our actions – in particular regarding our bodies.
“I find satisfaction in my work, but also in fishing and yard work – cutting the grass, and planting trees. I am not an exercise person, but believe in the benefits of exercise – physically and psychologically. You could say my yard work and work around the home is my exercise physically. Psychologically, I love to read professional texts as well as a good biography now and then. I’ve found that podcasts can be informational and relaxing with books and music to name a few of their offerings.”
- Scott Cavins ’84
“Staying active with my kids’ youth sports activities, walking/bike riding, doing crossword and other puzzles, and reading.”
- Bill Havlin ’84
“I walk three miles five days a week.”
- Dale Milligan ’49