During these unprecedented times, we know that everything is taking a toll on our mental health. Many of us are struggling with extra worries and concerns, many have lost employment, families are trying to decide to approach their children’s education this upcoming school year. So much is different in our lives right now. Here are a few things you can do to be sure that you’re taking care of yourself. When you take care of yourself you can better take care of your loved ones.
Go on a walk
Eat chocolate
Play games
Watch a new TV show
Start a bucket list
Check out the parks in your area
Go to a drive- in movie
Try a new recipe
Organize closets
Journal
Give yourself grace
Zoom with mama friends
Step away from social media
Don’t forget to breathe
Connect with an online book club
Handmade craft exchange with other crafty mamas
Do a project you’ve been putting off
Buy new pajama pants or leggings
Put on makeup
Have a quaran-date (just drive around and see the sights)
Make an old fashioned phone call to a friend or family member
Bake
Write your birth story
Spend time in nature- walking, hiking, sitting, walking barefoot in the grass
Turn off the news
Take a bath with Epsom salts
Take vit c
Listen to your favorite music
Meditate
Start a gratitude journal
Clean your kitchen sink
Write a letter – have a penpal
Puzzles! The dollar tree actually has some very pretty puzzles for $1
Use a meal subscription service to try something new
Play a game with the kids or with hubby. It doesn’t have to be complicated, it can be a fun and fast game
Play in the sprinklers
Play with sidewalk chalk
Dress up and take pictures at home
Garden. From a container, to a bit plot, try your hand at growing food or flowers
Have a picnic at home, or in your car at Sonic
Build a blanket fort
Color in a coloring book
Learn to knit, crochet, needlepoint or quilt
Get to know your neighbors
Make carmel corn and watch a movie together
Blow bubbles outside or in the bath
Fly a kite
Speak to your therapist
Remember this is just a season
Remember you are important
Remember you are needed
