while sitting. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Park a little further away from the door. Go for a walk, then walk a little fur- ther the next time. Register for a marathon! Knowing limits and ability are important, but so is pushing oneself too! Owner of Swift Movement Studio, Seth Rujiraviriyapinyo, sees the benefits of physi- cal activity. “At Swift, we believe in achieving your impossible, and we see so many kids and parents learning to challenge each other both in and out of the studio,” and that “[with] each class, our goal is to have you be able to have done something you didn’t think you were capable of when you walked in. That confidence in yourself and having the support of others around you is some- thing that can truly be life changing.” Whether a parent gets moving all on their own or enjoys being active with their kids, parents are taking the lead and show- ing the way when it comes to self-care. Rujiraviriyapinyo sums it up well, “Being a healthy, active parent has so many bene- fits for the family. You lead as a strong role model and you have improved mental and physical energy for yourself to support your family.” As a parent, it is easy to dedicate oneself to family and lose our actual self. Plus, loved ones seem to be leading equally busy lives. However, if a parent has individuals in their life that are truly important to them and make them feel good during time spent together, steps can be taken to make sure those lives intersect. Perhaps one of the simplest solutions Find Your People and Lean on Them would be for parents to keep in touch more regularly with loved ones. It takes under a minute to forward something along with a simple message. Using time spent on the phone connecting with a real person instead of doom scrolling is a great way to get a mental boost. Being around individuals who are uplifting, laugh-inducing, problem solv- ing, and fun will vastly improve one’s sense of belonging. Being a parent with stable mental health, an active body, and a community to lean on may seem like an ambitious feat in the mod- ern world. However, making small steps will equate to being the best parent possible. Every parent who strives to be a better ver- sion of themselves is going to be an amazing role model for their kids. You are already invested in your family, now make the time and invest in YOU. Fill your cup; make it overflow!
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