Weekly Wellness Blog: Wednesday, April 15th, 2020
How are you doing? I want you to reflect upon your response to that question. Rather than just saying the typical and ingrained "fine, how are you?" response, think deeply about how you are doing today. How do you feel? Why? How have you connected with someone today? This collective experience is very out of the norm and, most days, the answer to the question "how are you?" is probably much more complex than "fine". Reach out to loved ones, check on each other, and be extra-sensitive to the changing complex emotions and anxieties that we are all cycling through.
There are so many things out there because, all around the world, people are coming together while living apart. There are silly challenges on social media platforms, there are more than 50 skills you can acquire for free from home, movies that you can stream, home improvements you make, home workouts you can challenge yourself to accomplish, and chores that you can productively finish. But, above all these optional ways of occupying any free time that you may have, please remember to focus on your well-being and your mental health. Some days, you might have an amazing workout, finish grading all your assignments, and clean your whole house while other days you might be lucky if you managed a shower and met your basic needs. Be kind to yourself as you navigate this new territory of lockdown and social distancing. Share your suggestions of things that you have done during quarantine!
Have you been catching up on some series and movies? Here is a list from Business Insider of their top nine shows available for streaming. Do you agree with their list? What would you add or take away?
Upcoming (Online) Events & Suggestions!
Duolingo: Learn or Practice a New Language!
Sweet Sora Reads! (From Babs)
I am continuing to build this resource for our community. If you know of another reputable source that you would like me to add to this growing list, please comment on this post or send me a private email. I will continue to add charities as we receive more information.
Wellbeing Resource from Jen Gold
Have you thought about learning a new language? Have you heard of Duolingo? It's a free app and website that can help you. There are more than 27 languages currently on Duolingo, including Klingnon. https://www.duolingo.com/
Sweet Sora Reads! (From Babs)
Sora Sweet Reads
From April 15th-July 31st Sora is offering up a variety of children's, middle grade, and young adult reads - stories so great, you'll want seconds! These books are being made available to unlimited, simultaneous users, so read on!
Organizations that Need Support - A Growing List
Our list of reputable charities here in India is growing by the day! Some of them are local Chennai charities, where many people in our community volunteer. Others are national relief funds. They are all organizations that need support!
I am continuing to build this resource for our community. If you know of another reputable source that you would like me to add to this growing list, please comment on this post or send me a private email. I will continue to add charities as we receive more information.
Repeated & Ongoing Suggestions:
This link includes a plethora of ideas to help you through distance learning and social distancing. Remember, we can be together...apart.
Lisa Daniels especially recommends this video of Tara Brach's Facing Pandemic Fear with an Awake Heart - on YouTube
Free Mindfulness Meditation Course with Tara Brach
Mindfulness Daily can help you establish or deepen your practice. It is a FREE 40-day mindfulness course that (Tara Brach) leads together with Jack Kornfield.
Lisa Daniels especially recommends this video of Tara Brach's Facing Pandemic Fear with an Awake Heart - on YouTube
Work Outs & Personal Training with Jen Thomas
No gym? No problem!
During the quarantine period, Jen Thomas Fitness is uploading a new 12-minute at-home circuit to her Instagram page, every day!
Her circuits are full body and fun to do!
All you need is:
- a timer app on your phone
- a set of dumbbells
- resistance bands
Check her out at http://instagram.com/
Jen Thomas also offers online Personal Training programs that you can do at home.
Virtual Yoga and Meditation with Nora Lim
Nora is offering some of her classes online! Please visit her website at www.thinkoffthemat.com to see her timings and her codes to join via Zoom.
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