July 27

Check in

New COVID-19 resources

Today’s page has different ways and checks in to help you get through difficult times. You can refer back to this page whenever you need to; it will be posted on the home page here.

Here are your check in questions:

1. How are you today?

2. What is one thing you have planned today (or later this week) that you are looking forward to?

3. Acknowledge two things you are grateful for in your life.

4. Do you have time set aside today for you to relax? What's your favorite way to relax?

Post your answers (with your name or not) to the Community Board using the button below :)

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Activities

Stepping away from the news

It’s really good to be informed, but nowadays it feels as if there is an endless cycle of scary news. I suggest checking the news less often than you normally would. If you have a habit of checking the news right before you go to sleep or right after you wake up, move it to a different part of your day. Keep it at a minimum,

We can still be informed, though! Try these sites for good news:

Tips for online learning

As the new school year nears, we learn that it won’t look or feel the same. Check out strategies and tips for this new type of learning:

Northeastern University’s 8 Strategies for success in online classes
- practice time management!
7 more tips for online learning
Stay connected with friends
- try meeting online to work on homework together or study to resemble time spent after school working together
- play some music, watch a movie together to relax
- A new blog post is coming soon to talk about ways to stay connected with friends during social distancing! We’ll let you know as soon as it’s up.

Resources

Mindfulness and COVID-19

Everyone has a different way to cope with the pandemic. For some, it may be mindfulness practices. Watch this video to learn more about mindfulness during COVID-19

This global health crisis is challenging us in ways we've never experienced before. So here's our latest #AskAndy, looking at this pandemic through the lens ...

Content belongs to Headspace

Direct link to video: https://youtu.be/TQLuiwzr0_c

Mental wellbeing during COVID-19

Secondly, everyone is being affected differently by COVID-19. For those who may be struggling with mental wellbeing during this time, Decompress will continue to provide wellbeing resources and tips that may help :)

Take a look at this video to learn more about mental health during COVID-19.

Coronavirus can stir up all sorts of feelings, like fear, anxiety or stress. A little stress can be helpful. It can be the motivator that keeps us self-isola...

Content belongs to Babylon Health

Direct Link to video: https://youtu.be/xzNMABRELPg