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Would you describe yourself as someone who’s healthy at this point in your life? Why or why not? If this has changed due to the pandemic, talk about what’s changed.

I am healthier now than when the pandemic started. I have had months upon months for rest and self-reflection. I did a lot of writing and self-exploration. I attended to grieving my way through the loss of a significant other. I attended many virtual mental health courses to learn how to live a healthier life. I have been walking at least 5 times a week, briskly, and am now at my ideal weight. I have improved my nutrition. I have had time to re-evaluate my relationships and decide who is important to me, and have made nurturing important relationships with friends and family a higher priority. I developed a healthier routine for myself, scheduling important components of life. My life has achieved greater balance. In these ways, the "time out" of the pandemic has been a gift.