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The document provides self-care tips during COVID-19, emphasizing the importance of exercise, healthy eating, adequate sleep, learning, maintaining structure, practicing mindfulness, and staying connected with others. It encourages individuals to adapt their routines to promote mental and physical well-being amidst uncertainty. Additionally, it offers mental health resources for further support.

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Tips for Self Care Card

The document provides self-care tips during COVID-19, emphasizing the importance of exercise, healthy eating, adequate sleep, learning, maintaining structure, practicing mindfulness, and staying connected with others. It encourages individuals to adapt their routines to promote mental and physical well-being amidst uncertainty. Additionally, it offers mental health resources for further support.

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Tips for Self-Care During COVID-19

During times of change and uncertainty it is ever more important to incorporate


self-care and structure into your schedule. And while your typical self-care
routine may no longer be available, there are ways to stay healthy and remain
connected. Every day take a moment (or more) to take care of yourself.

Exercising increases energy levels,


improves happiness and doesn't have Exercise
to take place in a gym. Take a virtual
workout class at home or spend some
time outdoors walking or biking.
The foods we choose to nourish our bodies and
the way we enjoy them can have a tremendous
impact on our mental and physical health. Be
Eat Healthy purposeful when restocking on groceries and
pick up foods that boost your mood such as
oatmeal, nuts, and even dark chocolate.
Sleep plays a major role in our overall
health, improving emotional regulation and
management of anxiety. It’s important to get
7 to 9 hours of sleep, especially during times of
Sleep
stress. Try to limit your exposure to the news
and social media a couple of hours before bed.
Research shows people engaged in
learning feel more confidence, hope and
Learn and Explore purpose. Keep your mind active by taking
virtual tours of museums, reading, trying
new recipes, or solving puzzles.

Having regular times for eating, going to


bed and rising in the morning, exercising,
and working or studying can help maintain Structure and Routines
a sense of normalcy.

Take breaks throughout the day, first thing in the morning


or before bed to slow down and be present. The practice
Practice Mindfulness of pausing, breathing, and just “being” is essential to our
well-being and mental health because it helps us reduce
stress, worry less and it enhances feelings of resiliency.
Our connections with others help us cope
with the ups and downs in life. Keep in
contact with friends, family and co-workers Talk with a Friend
through phone and video calls.

For mental health resources


visit EachMindMatters.org

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1.800.273.8255


The Peer-Run Warm Line: 1.855.845.7415 Funded by counties through the Mental Health Services Act (Prop 63).
for peer-run non-emergency emotional support.

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