Wellness Tips During Covid-19

Stress Management

• Get your body moving
• Call a friend or family member (video chat like Skype or Facetime is great too!)
• Listen to music
• Meditate
• Incorporate breathing exercises
• Start your day with gratitude
• Practice self-care (this can look different for everyone but make sure you dedicate a few minutes for yourself each day for an activity you enjoy such as taking a warm bath or shower, going for a walk, or reading a book)

Physical Activity

• Get your body moving
• Call a friend or family member (video chat like Skype or Facetime is great too!)
• Listen to music
• Meditate
• Incorporate breathing exercises
• Start your day with gratitude
• Practice self-care (this can look different for everyone but make sure you dedicate a few minutes for yourself each day for an activity you enjoy such as taking a warm bath or shower, going for a walk, or reading a book)

Physical Activity

• Go for a walk (while practicing social distancing)
• Play music in your house and dance
• Utilize at-home workouts (DVDs, online videos, etc.)
• Supercharge your chores

Working from Home

• Remove distractions
• Create a space that motivates and inspires you (add things like flowers, plants, sunlight, photos of your loved ones, etc. to your workspace)
• Stick to a daily routine
• Follow your body’s natural rhythm to dedicate a set time to work each day when you feel most motivated
• Get dressed for the day

Fuel Your Body with Food

• Try to maintain healthy eating habits as much as you can
• Remember frozen vegetables and fruit are just as good as fresh (if you opt for canned look for low sodium labels)
• Stay hydrated and stick to drinking water (instead of sugary drinks) as best you can
• Try to limit caffeine, sweets, and salty or fried foods

For the latest information on Covid-19 including symptoms and preventative steps check out: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html