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VISN 2: Veterans' Wellness, Winter 2011
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October 2011 - Add More Fun
to Your Life
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When you’re feeling tense, it’s time to get serious about having fun. Doing something that makes you laugh helps relieve your stress and recharge your spirit. It balances out more somber moments and reminds you that life also has a lighter side. In short, there’s nothing frivolous about fun. So pencil playtime into your schedule, and then follow through just as you would for any other important commitment.
For pure, carefree fun, you can’t beat these activities:
• Spend time with friends who make you smile. You don’t need to make a big deal about it. Take a walk with a buddy or invite a friend over for coffee. A quick visit can brighten your whole day.
• Watch a comedy or classic feel-good movie. Rent a DVD of your favorite TV sitcom. Or watch the animated movie Up (2009) for a hilarious, uplifting tale that teaches us that sometimes life’s biggest adventures aren’t always planned.
• Renew your library card, and check out some light reading. Look for a funny novel, an entertaining book about your favorite hobby, or a collection
of jokes. Then kick back and read for the fun of it.
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“I’ve often thought that the process of aging could be
slowed down if it had to go through Congress.”
– George Bush
ACT LIKE A KID
Go outside and play catch , or join the neighborhood kids for a game of soccer. The sheer joy of play helps keep you young at heart. Try these ideas to coax out your fun-loving inner child:
• Visit your local park. Invite a friend along to play cards or a board game, share a picnic, or simply hang out and chat.
• Take up a hobby. Learn about stamp collecting, kite flying, or model building. Or sign up for dance lessons.
• Get into the game. Join an adult basketball, soccer, softball, or bowling league.
• Go for the gold. If you’re 55 or older and receive health care at a VA medical facility, you’re eligible to participate in the National Veterans Golden Age Games. Events include golf, swimming, table tennis, shuffleboard, and more. There are also divisions for those who use wheelchairs or have visual impairments. |
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