Wellness Resources

MINDFULNESS

Whether it's mediation, going to an app you enjoy, or listening to some music, find something to distract you and bring some sense of calm into your life.

MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT

Reconnect with positive people in your life. That could be a family member, your grandparents or other elderly relatives who need checking in on, maybe even an old friend or mentor. Think of people who when you see them, your face lights up. These are people who are going to help you and support you, not drain your energy or pull you down emotionally. Isolation doesn’t mean you have to completely stop connecting with people. It means that you have to physically distance yourself, but not socially distance yourself.

MASTERY

Try to learn a new skill. This is a great time to learn how to play chess, learn a new language, or learn how to cook. If you’re a book reader, read a new book that you normally can’t get to because you’re busy reading textbooks. The point is to try something that you’re not used to doing, but will stimulate your mind. Distract yourself with a goal of mastery, so you can also feel a sense of accomplishment.

MOVEMENT

Being restricted to one place can be frustrating, but exercising can relieve some of that tension. Luckily, there are exercises that you can do in your home without a lot of equipment or space. Sit-ups, push-ups, or even just stretching can physically get your body going. Now is the time to pull out that old yoga mat and try some poses.

MAINTAIN A SENSE OF HUMOR

Humor is healthy, find something to make you laugh. Watch a funny movie; don’t look at dramas that could be sad, we have enough drama in our lives right now. Revisit old TV shows that used to make you laugh as a kid. Talk to friends who are funny. Watch a standup comedy. You also have to be able to laugh at yourself. Don’t take yourself too seriously. Yes, this pandemic is serious business, but you need moments of levity in your life to get through it.