Faculty/Staff Self-Care

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Faculty/Staff Self-Care

To have the energy to be able to take care of others, it is imperative to take care of ourselves.  Taking time for ourselves is invigorating and energizing.

Calm App

Relax with Calm, a simple mindfulness app that brings clarity and peace of mind into your life. 

https://www.calm.com/ 

Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths. Etty Hillesum.

Rest

Chair Yoga

It is important in yoga that you listen to your body and respect its limits on any given day.  

•	Chair Yoga routine by Karen Guzak. o	Sit tall – hands to heart.  o	Hands overhead, palms up. o	Neck side stretch. o	Side stretch, look up. o	Side stretch, look down.  o	Seated twist- both sides. o	Eagle arms, shoulder stretch. o	Open heart – arms to back.  o	Fold forward shoulder stretch.  o	Wide leg forward fold.  o	Wide leg fold to side.  o	Wide leg hang and sway.