The document provides tips for self-care during periods of isolation and social distancing. It recommends taking 10 minutes each day for yourself through activities like meditation, music, or sitting outside. It also suggests reaching out to friends and family via video calls, exercising daily, eating healthy, developing positive habits, incorporating humor and laughter, managing thoughts, learning something new, maintaining a sleep schedule, and taking mindful breathing breaks. Self-care is important for maintaining mental well-being during challenging times.

1. Self-care is a
crucial part of
promoting general
mental well-being.
Encouraging your
staff to take time
for themselves will
be a valuable
investment as the
isolation and social
distancing
measures continue.

2. Take ten minutes every day
for yourself
Meditate, listen to music, sit outside, do
something which you can do on your own
and which you know relaxes you

3. Reach out to friends and
family
Set up video calls, the face-to-face
interaction is very important and helps
increase feelings of social connectedness.

4. Make some form of
exercise a part of
your daily routine
Moving is very
important to
maintaining a well-
balanced lifestyle

5. Try to eat healthy
This may seem
obvious but is one
tip which is not
always easy to
follow.
An overall balanced
diet will help you feel
good in general

6. Create a deliberate habit
Something you can do every day that makes
you happy;
Whatever it is always allow yourself to do it
on a regular schedule

7. Insert some silliness
into your life
Laughter is an
amazing cure for many
ills
Play with family, a pet,
or watch a favorite
comedian, just make
sure you can smile and
laugh

8. Be aware of your
thoughts
It is ok to experience
a range of emotions,
especially during
stressful times.
Do not judge
yourself for having
these, but know they
are there

9. Learn something
new
Take the opportunity
in uncertain times to
learn a new skill or
activity you have
been wanting to try

10. SLEEP!
This one is very important
Sticking to a routine sleep schedule is
hugely helpful especially if your normal
daily routine is thrown-off

11. BREATHE!
This may seem like second nature, but
taking 30 second every hour to mindfully
breathe deeply can help with muscle
relaxation, increase blood flow, and just de-
stress your mind