March 26, 2020
By Sherina Davis and Michelle Lawrence
There is no doubt that this is a heightened and unpredictable time for each and every one of us. That’s why it is especially key to practice self-care now more than ever. In this resource guide, we are sharing a variety of compassionate, holistic, multifaceted, science-based practices to help you thrive. These self-care guides can encourage healthy online and in-person engagement, strengthen relationships, better your mental and physical health, and improve creativity.
For the purposes of this blog, let’s consider self-care as:
- The practice of taking action to preserve or improve one’s own health.
- The practice of taking an active role in protecting one’s own well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress.
Basics of Self-Care and How to do it Successfully
- TED Talks video playlist: The importance of self-care
- Ted Talks video: Flow, the secret of happiness
- Next Avenue: Self-care action plan
- Next Avenue: Take the Time to Better Care for Yourself: 7 steps to the self-care you need
- Next Avenue: How to Choose Self-Care Over Self-Sabotage: Making a ‘self-care upgrade’ may save your health and well-being
Self-Care Resources for Adults Concerned About COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
- Dear Guy: “I’m incredibly anxious about Coronavirus. What can I do?”
- Colorlines: “Self-love during time of the Coronavirus”
- Well + Good: Feeling plain, old sad about everything related to COVID-19? Here are 8 ways to deal (and heal)
Self-Care Resources for Adults Working From Home or Remotely
- Purewow: 25 Totally Free Ways to Practice Self-Care at Home
- Purewow: How to Transform Your Home into a Self-Care Sanctuary
Self-Care for Adults and Caretakers of Children
- UNICEF: 6 ways parents can support their kids through the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak
- National Association of School Psychologists (NASP): Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource
- PBS Parent and Educator Resources
- PBS Apps for kids
Daily Coping and Mental Health Care Resources
- 5 Ways to Celebrate Black Joy
- Steven Fund: Daily coping tips
- Colorlines: 4 Self-Care Resources for Days When the World is Terrible
- NYC Well services