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When I'm extremely stressed out, I tend to go to the gym with my sister, then we go home and play games and watch movies all night. This helps me de-stress. It also brings me closer to my family. I love my sister and spending time with her makes me happy.

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When my nana passed away, I was able to get closer with my cousins and through my nana's death my cousin and I were able to connect on a deeper level. My nana's way of living had a positive impact by bringing the people she loved most together.

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The Importance of Family Mealtime | Heidi Weinstein | TEDxMillsHighSchool

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Heidi Weinstein is on a mission to bring the American family back to the dinner table. In her heartwarming, informative talk, she discusses the importance of family meal times and its effects on children and parents alike.

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Owning up for my own actions and apologizing for any of my wrongdoings toward other people. Realizing how my actions have impacted the other person and working to fix those mistakes to create better and long-lasting relationships.

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Scattergories
-each person takes turns saying a word that fits in the top category
-they only get 10 seconds to say each word
-after the time runs out and each person goes you pick a new category

(good game to play with friends and keeps your mind occupied)

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When I notice I'm giving myself negative self talk, I go to swim with my friends or I go for a walk with my dog to distract my mind. This helps me get in a better head space and allows me to focus on things that make me happy.

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Swimming is the fourth most popular sports activity in the United States and a good way to get regular aerobic physical activity.1 Just two and a half hours per week of aerobic physical activity, such as swimming, bicycling, or running, can decrease the risk of chronic illnesses.2, 3 This can also lead to improved health for people with diabetes and heart disease,2 Swimmers have about half the risk of death compared with inactive people.3 People report enjoying water-based exercise more than exercising on land.4 They can also exercise longer in water than on land without increased effort or joint or muscle pain.5, 6

Arthritis

Water-based exercise can help people with arthritis improve the use of their arthritic joints without worsening symptoms.⁷ People with rheumatoid arthritis have shown more health improvements after participating in hydrotherapy (exercising in warm water) than with other activities.⁸ Water-based exercise can also improve the use of affected joints and decrease pain from osteoarthritis.⁹

Mental Health

Swimming can improve mood in both men and women.¹⁰ For people with fibromyalgia, swimming can decrease anxiety, and exercise therapy in warm water can decrease depression and improve mood.¹¹,¹² Water-based exercise can improve the health of pregnant people and has a positive effect on the pregnant person's mental health.¹³ Parents of children with developmental disabilities find that recreational activities, such as swimming, improve family connections.¹⁴

Older Adults

Water-based exercise can benefit older adults by improving their quality of life and decreasing disability.¹⁵ It can also improve or help maintain the bone health of post-menopausal women.¹⁶

Water-based Exercise Can Benefit Everyone

Exercising in water offers many physical and mental health benefits and is a good choice for anyone who wants to be more active. When in the water, remember to protect yourself and others from illness and injury by practicing healthy and safe swimming behaviors.

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centers for disease control and prevention

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Swimming is the fourth most popular sports activity in the United States and a good way to get regular aerobic physical activity.1 Just two and a half hours per week of aerobic physical activity, such as swimming, bicycling, or running, can decrease the risk of chronic illnesses.2, 3 This can

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Taking the time to journal about how I am feeling after a certain situation. I will write positive outcomes that have happened and how to focus my time on things that make me happy.

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Talking/interacting with people who use positive self talk and who are positive people. Also allowing myself to give affirmations to myself and others.