10 Seconds Toward a Better Life! by Kruft

I think that taking a ten second burst keeps me more mindful. I disengage from my feelings and then recenter my focus

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Insta pet videos

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Watching a quick kitten or puppy video is always a nice reset!

kimbercbanks — 2021-06-23 21:15:53 UTC

I want to dial up on positive thinking (gift and opportunity). I need to listen to my body and emotions to determine when to refresh.

Mindful breathing

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Sometimes, I will reflect on what students say or look at letters/notes they've sent me to remind me that I am making difference in their lives.

sfleming61 — 2021-06-23 21:16:00 UTC

10-second refresh at lunch and specials and in between each group of students. We do Brain Smart Start as a class that includes breathing, but I need to take time for myself before that even happens.

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Close my eyes and just breathe

Dancing it out. Whatever I am feeling, just dance.

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Read inspirational messagae

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I sit outside and throw the ball for my dogs to refresh my mind.

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Walk the dog

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Looking more at Nature and taking the time to look out the window!

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Closing my eyes for 10 seconds

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Read the bible.

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Focus on nature

Mindful breathing - breathe in for 5 seconds, breathe out for 5 seconds until I am refocused.

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Music during transitions

Play music between classes to welcome students and refresh myself.

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In btwn class period song break

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Play a song while the kids are transitioning between classes

Movement is medicine

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Yoga, bike ride, or a dancing in the living room :)

Connect with nature

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Wonder Woman posing will definitely be my go to.

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Gratitude Journal

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Find something good that happened that day to focus on

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Breathing techniques, yoga, watching the sunrise/sunset especially at the beach!

Do a quick sketch or pen an ink drawing, or color

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Painting or journaling.

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Look at a picture of my kiddo when I need a refresh at school. It's my computer background.

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Reset

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I need to take a quick reset when I get frustrated (usually with a student). Maybe one of the power poses or breathing exercises.

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Listen to a power song

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POSES! Yoga! Music

I love writing gratitude notes!

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Student quote journal to write down quick funny things they say then read it when you need to refresh

Read a daily devotional message before I begin my day

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turn lights off and listen to ocean music

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Spend quality time with my dog - petting her or taking her for a walk

Listening to music

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Playing calming music

Positive Thinking

kimbercbanks — 2021-06-23 21:17:08 UTC

Everything can be a gift or opportunity

Find inspirational readings

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music, journaling, reading or sometimes just a shower at the end of the day!

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Exercise, Listen to Music

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Read a good book while having a glass of wine.

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I want to focus on the when - about 30 seconds after my day is pivoted by being called for coverage or 30 seconds after I begin disaggregating data - so I focus on points of power rather than deficit thinking.

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I will pray on the way to school and thank the Lord for various blessings.

sfleming61 — 2021-06-23 21:17:19 UTC

Yoga and running/walking through my neighborhood. Sitting on the deck in the sunshine.

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Be present!

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Look out my window and bird watch (and listen)

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cite a short mantra to remember my intention

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Listen

rhollis10 — 2021-06-23 21:17:37 UTC

Listen rain and thunderstorm on YouTube

Music

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Exercise

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Gratitude jar

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so much good happens

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I am planning to do the Wonder woman Pose and apply the BOD..

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Turning negative into positive.

Turn out the lights and listen to music.

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Window Swap

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With virtual learning, I discovered "Window Swap" which helped me to clear my mind and gain a new perspective.

Playing music

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Sing and dance

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sewing

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Practice gratitude, even for the little things!

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Connect with nature!

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Walking around our track when able.

sfleming61 — 2021-06-23 21:18:08 UTC

Wonder Woman posing will be my go to!!!

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Music

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Sit in a comfortable chair an listen to my favorite music

nothing

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Prayer

Draw or sketch, color

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Think of something I am grateful for

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Listen Near and Far

kimbercbanks — 2021-06-23 21:18:56 UTC

Step away by refocusing your attention on the environment around you.

Cooking

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I enjoyed learning about the gratitude jars.

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play classical music on the way home from school

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Music

Close my eyes - deep breaths.

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Turning off all tech and just listen to nothing!

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Playing fetch with my puppy

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oesiekpe — 2021-06-23 21:20:35 UTC

Reading, listening to music, napping.

time in nature and deep breaths!

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walking in nature, hopefully as a daily practice

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Gratitude Jar

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Utilizing that as a tool with myself and my children

Music

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gratitude jar

I like to use box breathing or take a walk/ move my body

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Being Present

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So often I just move from activity to activity. I find that no matter what I do - walking into the building, folding laundry...I try to do it mindfully and be present in what I am doing at that moment. The focus helps me to appreciate every activity.

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Listening to music or taking walks

Listening to Christian rock

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Staying hydrated

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drinking water even when I don't think I'm thirsty has been helpful

Focus on my senses and mindful eating.

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I love to listen to sounds from the beach on my Alexa!

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Working out, eating healthy, talking to family and friends, staying organized

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Gratitude Jars

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This would be a great beginning of the year gift for teachers!

Take a walk

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music and dancing

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Breathing

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Guiding myself in modeling the mindful breathing techniques for students

deep breaths and stepping outside

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Idea

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The thank you for nothing letter sounds like a great strategy to let go of negativity

Quick and Long Refreshes

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Quick refreshes: listening to music, closing my eyes and blocking out the world for a couple seconds

Long refreshes: reading a book, listening to a podcast

I play the piano.

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Practicing Mindfulness for 5 minutes

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Using my hand to practice mindfulness by thinking about the 5 senses

contemporary Christian music helps-- 95.1 shine.fm

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positive messages with plenty of grace for all

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Being present, taking time to listen to music and looking at things closer when in nature

Nature Sounds

2021-06-28 18:23:32 UTC

Often when outside I make sure I tune into the nature sounds around me, and I feel grateful for those creatures.

Drinking ginger tea

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Daily Dedications

kgrani1_1 — 2021-06-28 18:23:35 UTC

Thinking about gratitude, start each day with a dedication. Think about someone who helped you in your life and mentally dedicate that day to them or honestly dedicate the day to your best self if you need time to show up for yourself so you can show up for others.

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Morning walks to start the day with a positive outlook.

Ideas

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Going outside or playing with my daughter. Watching a clip from a funny show. During brain breaks during virtual teaching I would take my own brain break while on mute listening to a skit from snl.

Singing

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Go for a Walk

Exercising at the start of my day

soeur2 — 2021-06-28 18:24:19 UTC

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Do more in nature

stay on point with food - don't use it for comfort when school gets stressful

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Anything physical

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swimming, biking, brisk walk

Exercise

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be outside with nature while working out or going for a walk with the dog

swimming

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I try to go every day

sitting in my car for a few minutes before going in the house is truly refreshing

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Walking! especially in the morning/evening

Being Present

2021-06-28 18:26:06 UTC

I try to be present in every activity. So often I go from activity to activity without really thinking about what I am doing. I try to walk mindfully into the school building or fold laundry mindfully. Just appreciating every activity I do.

walk

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with my dog

go to

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the beach

95.1 hd 2

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Bright is upbeat Christian music

Walking, breathing, and meditation!

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Snuggles with my dog

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Stretching

walk while listening to a book

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nature

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Sitting outside with friends on the deck lifts my spirit!

What I will do...

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Stretch (great idea whoever posted!), sit outside without technology

Comedy

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Watch a couple episodes of Martin

Run!

2021-10-15 13:42:31 UTC

I like to put in my headphones, play some happy music and go for a nice, long run! It clears my mind and helps me calm down and refocus.

Music

kellysantoni1 — 2021-10-15 13:44:13 UTC

Music is a universal language. I think it is so important to incorporate music with our clients (in the CT world).

Steal a few minutes a day where I can just be still and quiet. In the car before heading in to work or before heading into my house is priceless to me.

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exercise

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Being outdoors, going to the gym or for a walk

Walk

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Deep breaths

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Making an Orange Crush and watching the sun go down.

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take my dogs to the park

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Look outside (out a window and pray).

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Listen to instrumental music (jazz or classical)

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Run or exercise after work.

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Listen to gospel music

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Read books for my own enjoyment.

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Commit to making time for friends without disyractions

Take my dogs for a walk

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Take my dog for a walk

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Force a smile until my brain believes I have something to smile about ;-)

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4 7 8 breathing technique for falling back to sleep during the night

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Visit friends ( virtual or in person)

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walking outside is very helpful to me.

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Walk in the woods, or work in my garden.

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Take a walk

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Practice mindfulness- 5 things I see, 4 things I can feel, 3 things I can hear, 2 things I can smell, 1 thing I am grateful for

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Schedule self-care in my calendar for each day....The planning alone helps!

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Take a moment

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When I am outside, I often stop to take a deep breath and enjoy the beauty around me.

Laugh

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Short walk outside during planning to refresh

2022-01-18 22:23:49 UTC

The God box (or doesn't have to be religious) but putting negative thoughts in a box as a physical way of getting rid of them.

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A warm bath and a good book

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Go for a walk

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Call a friend or family member

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I like to play music over the intercom before or after school for my staff. Depending on the day, it could be calming music or motivational music.

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Each morning, doing something for myself (not work related) before I wake up my kids, like going for a walk with my dog, drinking a cup of coffee, reading a chapter in my book, etc.

Listen to the calm app before bed, or to water sounds.

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Taking a walk while listening to a podcast

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Deep breaths!

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Calling my friend to talk

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Playing music in class to help destress for myself and students

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Looking at the sky and taking a deep breath

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I use my Peloton app; whether it's a run/walk/sweaty workout, or a meditation, the options in the app give me pause and recentering based upon my needs.

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positive sticky notes

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Having a positive/upbeat phone background. Mines my favorite Disney character!

I need to remember that my own needs are important and remember that it's ok to take time to eat lunch and breath.

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Exercise

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And find gratitude in my day. Love the fitness app I am using.

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Doing positive affirmations in the morning with my children - helps me too

I am app

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Daily affirmations given to you throughout the day

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close your eyes

journal - sometimes a quick few sentences or longer if I have time.

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Sing old songs and gospel

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Take a walk with my two dogs

Walk outside

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I try to take a quick walk outside and breathe the fresh air!

Music

2022-03-22 21:23:11 UTC

Never underestimate the power of humor. My high school boys love to sing PARTY IN THE USA

2022-03-22 21:23:18 UTC

I have hypnosis tracks for stress and anxiety that I lay in bed and listen to.

Early morning walk with the dog

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Taking a walk with the dog before I get started with my day gives me time to reflect and focus for the day ahead.

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Deep breaths

Taking a walk while listening to relaxing music.

mhigdon2 — 2022-05-24 21:23:10 UTC

Just getting outside and enjoying some fresh air

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Music is Magic

2026-01-20 16:56:04 UTC

Music is a great reset for everyone. This is my favorite 10-second reset strategy.

Listen to music that brings you joy.

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