In order to support students' remote learning during this time of transition and uncertainty, adults will need to draw on their own SEL skills and contribute to the collective well-being of their school teams. Find guidance and resources to care for your own social and emotional needs and those of your colleagues from your own home.
A few ideas to help you unwind after a day of remote teaching and take your mind off of coronavirus:
Support local businesses and treat yourself to a nice meal by ordering food for delivery or takeout.
Spring cleaning- this is a great time to purge out those closets and drawers.
Light candles, use an infuser with essential oils.
Take a virtual tour of a museum. Between the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, National Gallery of Art, and the Guggenheim Museum, there are plenty of opportunities to see and experience the magic that museums have to offer.
Get outside in nature - even if you are avoiding crowds.
The Greater Good Happiness Calendar.
Challenge yourself to stay in the present: When you find yourself worrying about something that hasn’t happened, gently bring yourself back to the present.
Do what you feel helps you feel a sense of safety.
Practice mindfulness. The following apps can help you get started: Headspace, Calm, Stop Breathe and Think.
Additional mindfulness resources:
How to Care for Yourself While Practicing Physical Distancing
A few ideas to help you stay connected to friends and family while social distancing:
Have a Netflix Watch Party with friends remotely.
Schedule time to have dinner with friends and family via video chat.
Share positive things with your team and friends (pictures of kids, pets, etc).
Start a virtual book club.
Peloton is offering free 90-day trials to any new user (not just for use on a spin bike).
CorePower is offering free access to its On-Demand Classes.
CompTrain offers daily home gym workouts with no equipment variations.
Down Dog in response to the many school closures taking place, they are offering free access to their yoga app until July 1st for all students and teachers (K-12 and college). To access the free school membership, please register your school's domain by visiting downdogapp.com/schools.
Planet Fitness is bringing its gym to people’s homes via Facebook Live. The 20-minute workouts are streamed on each location’s Facebook pages daily at 6 pm CT.
Join the SHIFT fitness challenge. To register, click here. You can participate in the program using the Vimify app (download from the App Store or Google Play) or participate via desktop. Additionally, Vivecorp will Livestream one group fitness class each day through the end of the month. Follow Vivecorp on Facebook to attend a class or check out Vivecorp’s Resources for additional videos and content.
If you have kids at home make sure that they are staying physically active.
While it is great to check in with family, friends and colleagues, sometimes it also helps to talk to someone who is trained to help you understand and work through feelings and emotions. Please remember that you are always welcome to reach out to the Employee Assistance Program. These services are confidential and include professional support for managing work-life balance, stress at home, setting goals, relationships, and even changes in finance and personal situations.
To find additional support resources and a checklist to help you determine whether to seek additional support, click here.
Coming Together in Hard Times: A Virtual Gathering for Adults
Create a Weekly Commitment Calendar: A resource from Conscious Discipline. Commit to gratitude and being of service to others and yourself.