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 Phillips discovered she was much more social when she returned to the gym as she was exercise routine prior to the pandemic. Phillips says that “Seeing people was very www.lifestyleallabout.com lifestyleallabout lifestyle all about Website lifestyle all about com important to me.” Phillips states, “This was hilarious to me.” Phillips says that prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, she was not a regular at the gym to develop connections with others because she had young children, and also a full-time job. I would go to the gym to stay in shape. I would stay clear of people to cut down on time.” Phillips now finds herself in the midst of a ten-minute session in her Ames, Iowa gym for chats. Phillips says “I began to talk to people I’ve known for a long time, but I hadn’t spoken to them for a long time.” “But I returned and said, ‘I’m so happy to meet you. This prompted me to speak with people. It was wonderful to be acknowledged and appreciated by other people. There was a sense that we were there. We got through the epidemic. It was a refreshing breath. It brought about a change in my personality as a person.