Deborah Farbarik
Jul 2, 2020
Tips for Staying Mentally Well During COVID-19
Take Care of You:
- Practice meditating for 5 minutes each day by finding a quiet area, listening to calming music or app (e.g. Calm app), gazing at fixed object (e.g. battery-operated candle), reciting positive affirmations, giving your mind the permission to take a break of worrisome thoughts.
- Exercise for at least 5-10 minutes daily (e.g. Push-ups; Running in place/Sprints; going for a walk; jump roping; lifting weights; exercise equipment; Sit ups; Jumping jacks, etc.)
- Stretching/ Yoga daily for 2-5 minutes
- Getting at least 8 hours of sleep
- Plan ways to eat healthier.
Engage and Connect Wisely:
- While maintaining social distance, use technology (e.g. Facetime) to stay connected with people in your life.
- Call or write a letter to a loved one, family member, or friend to check in on them and let them know you care about them and their emotional well-being.
- Facetime a loved one or friends and join them in watching a movie together or celebrating a special occasion.
- Pull out Boardgames, puzzles, card games, for family night of entertainment.
- Revisit happy memories by creating online photo album to share with loved ones and friends.
Learn or Do something New:
- Learn a new hobby (e.g. search websites, YouTube, etc.)
- Karaoke, dance party or scavenger hunt with family.
- Plant a garden, tree, plant, flowers.
- Make a Peace/Faith Rock (using paint to write a word of kindness).
- Read a book, listen to a book online, join a book club.
- Listen to new genres of music.
- Learn how to draw/ paint/ art crafts/ sewing face masks.