Life can feel topsy-turvy right now because of global concerns about coronavirus. If you—like many people—are feeling overwhelmed or stressed by it all, know that this is a totally normal reaction! Perhaps now more than ever, it’s important to take time for self-care as we attempt to manage working from home, overseeing our children’s schooling, or caring for elderly family members. Self-care can be as simple as spending a few minutes each day doing nothing. No thinking. No social media. Just sitting, breathing, and getting in touch with your inner self. The JFCS team has put together a list of 20 self-care activities that you can do at home. They’ll help you feel a little better and give you a sense of control during a very uncertain time.
- Give yourself a manicure or pedicure
- Read a book or magazine for an hour
- Sit on the front porch…just sit
- Take a bubble bath with candles and calming music
- Take a walk
- Binge-watch your favorite TV show without guilt
- Take a nap
- Do something crafty
- Start keeping a gratitude journal
- Look at the stars
- Burn a scented candle or diffuse some oils
- Do yoga
- Sing at the top of your lungs
- Listen to the latest episode of your favorite podcast
- Stretch for 20 minutes
- De-clutter a spot in the house that’s been bugging you
- Bake a dessert you love, then eat it
- Watch the sunrise or sunset
- Go to bed early…and sleep late
- Write a letter or an email to an old friend
For more wellness and mindfulness tools from JFCS, click HERE.
