Play is therapeutic
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In my thirties, I biked and rollerbladed. In my forties, I learned how to surf, and now, in my fifties, I have taken up skateboarding (again). Physical play reduces stress, releases endorphins, and can help reset an exhausted mind. Play is about the movement of energy. It boosts our creativity, develops our motor skills, and can even improve our social skills when we are participating in group activities. One of the reasons why our bodies stop functioning optimally is because we don’t move them. If going to the gym feels like a chore, another way to benefit from exercise is by getting outside and doing something that requires you to use your body.
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