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Healthy Tips

As we all navigate our new normal of staying at home and “social distancing.” Here are some tips to care for your physical and mental health during this difficult time. Stay safe and healthy everyone! 

  • Create a routine — Change out of your pajamas, shower, and make a to-do of all the things you want to achieve each day to create a sense of normality and productivity. 

  • Break up your day — Find tasks to break up your day and, where possible, change your environment for different activities. 

  • Take care of your body — Eat healthily, get plenty of sleep and exercise daily. That could include conducting indoor workout classes, stretching and practicing meditation.  

  • Help others — If you’re not under strict isolation rules yourself, and you’re in a position to do so, find ways to support those in need by offering to run errands and collect supplies for them. 

  • Stay connected — Make the most of technology and stay in touch with colleagues, friends, and family via phone calls, texts, social media, and video conferencing. 

  • Limit media intake — Stay informed about the situation via reliable sources, but limit your news and social media intake to avoid feeling overwhelmed. 

  • Prepare medical supplies — The National Alliance on Mental Illness advises, where necessary, asking your doctor for extended prescription supplies to tide you over for quarantine periods. 

  • Fight boredom — Make the most of catching up TV series, reading, and exploring projects you have been putting off to beat boredom and stay mentally active. 

  • Avoid burnout — Set strict limits to your work to avoid becoming overwhelmed and make time to unwind. 

  • Focus on the positives — Amplify good news stories and honor caregivers working tirelessly to resolve the situation. 

  • Take one day at a time — Try not to project too far into the future. Remember that these are temporary measures and you are not alone. 

Looking forward to seeing you all soon! 

Lisa Pindell, RN, BSN, CSN Jr/Sr High School Nurse 

Jessica Judy, RN, CSN Elementary School Nurse 

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