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hvparent.com n Hudson Valley Parent 11 got outside on days when the weather allowed. Whether it was taking a walk around my complex, tossing a football around or painting birdhouses on the back deck with my nephews and niece, I made sure to savor the sunshine. My husband and I even spent a long after- noon on our back deck, planting spring blooms in new planter boxes. Little changes like this have made me less dependent on my phone and allowed me to live in the moment. Now I spend my me time soaking up the sun instead of scrolling away. Confide in someone When the weight of it all becomes too heavy on your shoulders, it isn't healthy to go through it all alone. I was feeling overwhelmed and out of touch with myself. One of my worst habits is bot- tling up my emotions and trying to deal with things on my own. When I began making my changes a few months ago, I finally concluded that I should let some- one help me. I didn't have to do it alone. It is important to find someone that won't judge you and has your best interest at heart. My person? My mother. As I have gotten older, my mother has gone from my caretaker to my ab- solute best friend. She is amazing and made the weight on my shoulders feel lighter. She's helped me break up my problems, no matter how silly they seemed, into manageable pieces. Feeling alone can be crippling and I realized I was holding myself back from being the happiest version of myself that I could be. Short of meeting with others in person, be sure to connect with loved ones and close friends through phone calls, texts and digital messaging. Everyone needs to share her story.

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