When we talk about health, we often think of the 'ideal version of being healthy.'

Regular exercise, a perfect diet, and strict self-care.

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However, the wellness that Wellness Creator MinTONY shares is a bit different.

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How to keep exercising without giving up what you love.

Showing that the joy that comes from balance is true wellness.

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Your own pace and your own way.

Let's meet Min-seon's concept of 'enjoying balance in wellness' now.

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Hello. MinTONY, could you please introduce yourself briefly?

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A.

Hi there.

I am MinTONY, a wellness creator who has run 9,800 km.

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Q.

As you introduced yourself as a wellness creator, can you explain a bit about your work?

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A.

As a wellness creator, I see my job as inspiring people in the realm of wellness.

So, I have a job where I share the wellness lifestyle through SNS platforms like Instagram and Naver Blog.

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Q.

It seems like a really amazing job, very much needed in this era.

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By the way, the keyword 'running' is synonymous with you, MinTONY.

How did you start running?

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A.

Honestly, I originally disliked running.

In the beginning, I wondered why I even ran, and even struggled with a 5km run and walk. That's how bad I was at running.

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But as I kept at it consistently, I felt the fun in achieving things step by step, like running 5km, 6km, 10km, even a half marathon..

That enjoyment came from the stages of achievement, and eventually, I became totally addicted to running. Haha.

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Q. What gave you the strength to keep running, and what do you hope to gain from running?

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A.

Now, I define running not as a goal, but as a cherished hobby I want to keep in my life forever.

That's because if I define it as a goal, I feel like I have to achieve something, keep records, constantly feel a sense of achievement,

so I want to define it as a hobby where I can avoid these thoughts.

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I run because I find it fun and want to do it lifelong without pressure.

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Q.

Thanks to running, it seems like there's a positive impact on your professional side too, Min-seon.

Have you ever felt pressured by the title 'Wellness Creator'?

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A.

Actually, I like alcohol too. Haha.

Some might say alcohol is far from wellness, but I don't feel any pressure about it.

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The definition of wellness varies from person to person, but I think it's a lifestyle where I live happily without stress. To do that, I keep doing what I love, and since I like alcohol, I balance exercise and delicious drinks while sending a healthy message to people.

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Q.

As a wellness creator, do you consider yourself healthy now?

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A.

I can define myself as fairly healthy.

I'm particularly making an effort to maintain my mental health.

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In today's modern society, mental health is as important as physical health.

So I try not to stress myself out to stay healthy.

One way is by enjoying my work.

I genuinely try to think more about the enjoyable points.

Of course, there are many parts I dislike in my work.

Difficult, hard, or unfavorable emotions may arise, but I try to focus more on the positive aspects than the negative ones.

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The reason I run is also part of my efforts to maintain mental health.

By switching off work to start running, I experience positive thoughts and healthy dopamine, leading to mental and physical well-being through my efforts.

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We've met MinTONY, who creates such wellness content.

We hope these personal stories provide courage to someone and positively influence by showing how this journey of finding wellness looks.

Let's wrap up this episode here.