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03-04-2020 07:22 PM
03-04-2020 07:22 PM
Re: COVID19 - Unpacking fact vs fiction! + Self Care Strategies
This was shared with me today. Just putting it here.
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03-04-2020 10:53 PM
03-04-2020 10:53 PM
Re: COVID19 - Unpacking fact vs fiction! + Self Care Strategies
That's great @Teej
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04-04-2020 06:56 AM
04-04-2020 06:56 AM
Re: COVID19 - Unpacking fact vs fiction! + Self Care Strategies
Self-Management Strategies for Increasing Regularity of Daily Routines
• Set up a routine for yourself while you are in quarantine or working from home; routines help stabilize body clocks
• Get up at the same time every day: a regular wake time is the most important input for stabilizing your body clock
• Make sure you spend some time outdoors every day, especially in the early morning; your body clock is regulated by the light – dark cycle
• If you can’t go outside try to spend at least 2 hours by a window, looking into the daylight, and focusing on being calm
• Set times for a few regular activities each day such as home tutoring, telephone calls with a friend, or cooking; do these activities at the same time each day
• Exercise every day, ideally at the same time each day
• Eat meals at the same time every day; if you’re not hungry, at least eat a small snack
• Social interactions are important, even during social distancing; seek out “back and forth” social interactions where you share thoughts and feelings with another person in real time; videoconferencing, telephone, or real-time text-messaging is preferred to scrolling through messages; schedule these interactions at the same time every day
• Avoid naps during daylight hours, especially later in the day; if you must nap, restrict the nap to 30 minutes—napping can make it hard to fall asleep at night
• Avoid bright light (especially blue light) in the evening (eg, computer screens, smartphones); blue spectrum light suppresses the hormone that helps us sleep
• Stick to a consistent sleep and wake time that fits your natural rhythms; if you are a night owl, it’s ok to stay up a little bit later and get up a little bit later than others in the household, but make sure you go to sleep and get up at the same time every day.
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04-04-2020 03:33 PM
04-04-2020 03:33 PM
Re: COVID19 - Unpacking fact vs fiction! + Self Care Strategies
Really struggling with this as I have infection. Focused Ocd that seems to flare up with stress. Still working as an essential worker in childcare is making this terrifying and I feel so overwhelmed every day. Is anyone else in this situation? How do you cope with being essential in high risk environments that don't include ppe and what are some strategies you may use to get through.
Also really enjoying animal crossing on the switch to get my mind off things at home.
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05-04-2020 11:07 AM
05-04-2020 11:07 AM
Re: COVID19 - Unpacking fact vs fiction! + Self Care Strategies
Hi @KawaiiLife , a BIG thankyou for continuing to work and help the next generation. Working with children can be vastly underrated by some people, but most recognise the importance of what you do everyday and how the flow on effects of your work makes it easier for others. OCD is not my primary diagnosis, but I will say this: you lose no points for checking certain things repeatedly. Essential things like hand washing,making sure the stove is turned off etc etc. These sorts of reminders are good and are there for a reason, reasons which you can pass on to the children in your care. You're doing a great job, keep it up!
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05-04-2020 01:33 PM
05-04-2020 01:33 PM
Re: COVID19 - Unpacking fact vs fiction! + Self Care Strategies
Hi @Mex thank you very much. I've had a couple of days off due to things being so hard. Your advice has really helped me. It's hard at the moment constantly being afraid of infection but I know what I perceive as weaknesses can also be used as strengths in these times and I know I have the knowledge to keep the kids and families safe by taking the precautions I take. I'm still nervous but it's great to have people that understand in the world. I feel slightly less alone then I did yesterday so I thank you.
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08-04-2020 10:41 PM
08-04-2020 10:41 PM
Re: COVID19 - Unpacking fact vs fiction! + Self Care Strategies
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09-04-2020 09:47 AM
09-04-2020 09:47 AM
Re: COVID19 - Unpacking fact vs fiction! + Self Care Strategies
just love that graph @Former-Member and also that meme
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10-04-2020 08:21 PM
10-04-2020 08:21 PM
Re: COVID19 - Unpacking fact vs fiction! + Self Care Strategies
ISOLATION OCCUPATION
Four walls slowly closing in
Isolation Occupation
Noone here to hear me sing
Isolation Occupation
Drifting off to lala land.
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12-04-2020 02:32 AM
12-04-2020 02:32 AM
Re: COVID19 - Unpacking fact vs fiction! + Self Care Strategies
I find like others it really important to put a little structure in your day. So that might be doing some cleaning, studying for something you've not had time for before or preparing meals ahead of time.
Also important is limiting your time hearing, reading or watching information about the virus. While it's important to have knowledge of what the current restrictions might be, saturating yourself in the virus news (did you notice my pun there) can be detrimental and all consuming. I don't own a television but I do rely on social media a lot. So I put limits on how much time I spend on news and current affairs. Also, the more you focus on something in Facebook land, the more the algorithms will send you of the same stuff! Instead I've gone looking for funny videos or human kindness groups. And each day I'm finding more things that remind me life can be good and beautiful. And we humans are often creative in a crisis. Especially us Aussies. From dressing up to putting out the bin, adopting healthcare workers, helping out the lonely and vulnerable are jyst some of the beautiful things happening on social media.
And exercise important too. So I'm leaving you a link to a very special workout specifically made for the pandemic. I hope you enjoy it.