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Two things in my childhood kept me energetic and alive that I rarely do now - sports and music. Not because I am an occupational therapist do I promote these things, but it has some truth to it that leisure activities upkeep our well-being.

I enjoyed high school for its extracurricular activities, especially tennis. It was fun being on a team and simply playing tennis. The competitiveness at times was stressful, but it was exciting! Outside of team sports, it is hard to plan sporting events, so running is another option which, if I must say, is not all that thrilling. I got to play ultimate frisbee a couple times lately and I just felt youthful again, with some extra huffing and puffing.

With music, I used to play much more in high school and college. For some reason, I get more embarrassed if others hear unless others are playing along with me to cover up my flaws. So when I get the chance to be home alone, I choose to play and it is so refreshing.

Nothing deep in this post, but I want to remember this if I want to feel youthful again. haha