ReEnvision Marriage and Family Therapy | Self-Care

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There's been a lot on your mind lately... So glad you're here.

Three things you need to know:

(1) It's OK to not be OK.

(2) It's OK to figure out what you need for self-care.

(3) Self-care isn't selfish.

This page is here to give you some direction and inspiration to find it.

Here is a list of ideas to keep yourself well during COVID-19

Sheltering-In / Quarantine that will engage your mind and emotions since it's good to limit Netflix, Hulu, Disney+ and the like ;-)

This is not an easy time for many.

It's especially important for you to keep yourself healthy and well.

Meditate (scroll below for two suggestions)
Exercise - there are tons of free workout routines for men, women & children according to skill level, on YouTube
On-line learning - many institutions are offering free classes. You can take FREE Ivy League online courses
Connect with family and friends via video (Skype, Zoom, Facetime, Google Meet, etc.) rather than via text or phone
Write a handwritten letter or card - remember snail mail?
Learn a new skill - again YouTube has a wealth of "how-to" tutorials
Listen to TED talks and if you want, here is a list of the most popular TED talks of all time
Read those books that have been on the "waitlist." Even if you don't have a kindle, you can download the app and read the books from your phone, ipad or laptop
Learn to cook/bake something new with a friend while Face Timing them
Have a "meal" with family and/or friends - virtually.
Declutter that closet, the pile of papers or that "junk drawer"
Work on the home project you didn't have time for before
"Attend" a virtual show (Cirque du Soliel anyone?), concert or opera - so many are being offered for free!
Perhaps you have heard about the virtual museums? Here is another list
Or of touring the national parks?
Board games/card games
Cherish relationship moments - when you look back, what fond memory will you have? Be intentional in your conversations with your loved one.
Grow in your spiritual practices
Find out more about your personality. Take a fun Enneagram or MyersBriggs Assessment (these are free versions, not the official versions)
Practice gratitude - it does wonders for the heart, soul & spirit
Limit the amount of time spent listening to the news
Need more? Check out Marie Forleo's "Coronavirus Support Guide"