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The B Well program was created in 2007 and strives to provide encouragement, motivation, and education for the Bates community.  B Well offers free fitness classes such as yoga, fitness boot camps, aquatic classes, and more. The program also facilitates campus-wide activity challenges,  free health coaching, tobacco cessation opportunities, care for the caregiver, mindfulness and resilience training.  Additionally, B Well strives to promote inclusion in our diverse community, social connection, and meaning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To learn more about B Well contact Mike Milliken, Wellness program manager, at 207-753-6936 or mmillike@bates.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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WHAT IS WELLNESS?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Wellness is the active pursuit to understand and fulfill your individual human needs\u2014which allows you to reach a state where you are flourishing and able to realize your full potential in all aspects of life. Every person has wellness aspirations. B Well aims to support the Bates community in fulfilling their needs in seven areas.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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HEALTH<\/h3>
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Beyond the absence of mental and physical illness, health is a feeling of strength and energy from your body and mind.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

MEANING<\/h3>
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Feeling part of and contributing to something bigger than yourself. Knowing that your contributions in life matter. Having purpose in your life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

SAFETY<\/h3>
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Knowing that you are safe from physical and psychological harm. Feeling secure enough to take calculated risks and show vulnerability. Free of concern about meeting basic life needs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

CONNECTION<\/h3>
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Experiencing positive, trusting relationships with others. Feeling a sense of belonging, acceptance and support.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

ACHIEVEMENT<\/h3>
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Feeling you have the support, resources and autonomy to achieve your goals. Succeeding at meeting your individual goals and aspirations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

GROWTH<\/h3>
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Feeling like you are progressing in life. Learning and being challenged to use and expand on your strengths.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

RESILIENCY<\/h3>
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Maintaining a positive outlook on life.  Not to ignore challenges but rather persevere through them.  Feeling grateful and expressing appreciation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Virtual Fitness Classes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virtual fitness classes are free to all staff, faculty, spouses\/partners (just need Bates ID).  Click here to view the exercise calendar<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Fitness Facilities<\/strong> (click here to view all Bates Fitness Facilities)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fitness Facility Hours found here: gobatesbobcats.com\/sports\/2020\/6\/4\/building-hours.aspx<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facilities are free to all Faculty and Staff.  Must bring your Bates ID and scan in upon arrival <\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Have any questions?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mike Milliken<\/strong>
Wellness Program Manager
mmillike@bates.edu<\/a>
<\/em>207-753-6936<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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