Self Care

Here are some ideas to keep you going...

....because this is tough stuff and it's okay to not know what to do.

· Give yourself a break from the news and social media - it helps!

· Take a 10 minute walk. Get up and give yourself a break from what ever it is you're doing.

· Keep your regular sleep schedule.

· Communicate your need for a break

· Remind yourself it's ok to make mistakes and to not be perfect

· Remind yourself you're doing the best you can!

· Positive affirmations..."hey, Siri, in 1 hour remind me that I'm amazing."

· Organize and clean, then relax in the de-clutter

· Take a bath or shower.

· Focus on your strengths and do something that exercises your strengths. Find out your strengths here: https://www.viacharacter.org/survey/account/register

· Facetime or call a friend.

· Listen to music, an audiobook, or read

· Cuddle your kids or pet.

· Schedule in your self-care time.

· Color or do a puzzle

· Laugh. Watch or read something funny :)

· Exersize! Find what works for you. Dance, Yoga, Walk!

· Exersize your beliefs and what is meaningful to you!

· Think about things you're thankful for and write them down each day

· Take deep breaths!

· Reach out for help if you need it, we're all in this together!