Tips to Help you Stay Well
For the most of us, having to unpredictably separate and distance ourselves from our community even if just for a short time can be stressful. If you’re feeling that stress, please remember that is a natural response. However, some of us who live with anxiety or other mental illnesses can experience worsened symptoms from the additional stress.
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To help you cope through this temporary period, consider the following tips for staying well:
1. Keep routines as much as possible.
While you are participating in online learning from home, try to maintain your typical schedule throughout the day.
2. Engage in healthy practices and the kinds of self-care that are most advantageous you.
Prioritize getting a healthy amount of sleep, eating well, and moving or exercising regularly within your own home.
3. Stay away from crowds but connected
School closures can mean you might find yourself distanced from the people you would normally see on campus. If so, make the effort to stay connected through social media, email, texting, and video calls. Take advantage as well of new opportunities to spend time with your family and loved ones close by.
4. Seek news & updates only from reliable sources, and only one or two times a day
We can find ourselves over consuming news and updates. Try not to become absorbed in the coverage for long periods of time and find a chance to properly to disconnect.
5. Take breaks to ease your mind and distract yourself when you start to worry
Play a game. Watch a movie. Take an online yoga class. Try a meditation app.
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