self care loneliness & isolation - eims.uhc.com
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SELF-CARE FOR LONELINESS &
ISOLATION
WHAT IS SELF-CARE?
HOW QUARANTINE AFFECTS MENTAL HEALTH
It’s totally normal to feel stressed or anxious during
an uncertain time like this, but it’s also ok to take time
away from the noise and focus on yourself.
BE KIND TO YOUR MIND
o Pause. Breathe. Notice how you
feel
o Take Breaks from COVID-19
content
o Make Time to sleep and exercise
o Reach Out and stay connected
o Seek Help if overwhelmed or
unsafe
NEWS & SOCIAL MEDIA BREAKS
o Leave your phone in a
different room
o Schedule a time to
check/watch the news
each day with a time
limit
o Do puzzles, listen to
music, or play board
games that don’t involve
your phone/TV
ESTABLISH NEW ROUTINES
Wake up at the Same Time
Go to Sleep at the Same Time
Make Your Bed Everyday
Get Ready
Keep up your Exercise Routine
Clean / Organize your Work Space
Take a Lunch BreakVirtually Hangout with Loved Ones
EXERCISE
QUARANTINE EXERCISE TIPS
Get Outside
Social Activity
Track Workouts
Sneak Movement
Make it a Game
YOGA / MEDITATIONo Relieves
Anxiety
oHelps
Reset your
Perspective
oDecreases
Stress
o Slows your
Heart Rate
YOGA &
MEDITATION
HOBBIES
SLEEP
o Keep a night routine
o Avoid Screens for 1
hour before bed
o Get 7-9 hours of sleep a
night
o Keep your room cool
and dark
RELATIONSHIPS
Just because you are socially distancing, doesn’t
mean you can’t socialize.
BE MINDFUL TO SUPPORT YOUR IMMUNE
SYSTEM
o Improve your Sleep Habits
o Avoid Alcohol Consumption
o Eat a Balanced Diet
o Exercise
o Practice Good Hygiene
o Stay Hydrated
o Take care of your
Toothbrush
DE-CLUTTER & ORGANIZE
DE-CLUTTER
& ORGANIZE
WATCH UPBEAT SHOWS & MOVIES
Choose to watch more
upbeat shows and movies
such as comedy specials,
sitcoms, or musicals and
avoid heavy subject content.
CREATE A POST COVID-19 VISION BOARD
A vision board is a collage of images and words
representing your wishes or goals, and is used to
serve as inspiration or motivation
CHANGE YOUR MINDSET
o Avoid thinking on worst-case scenarios
o Try Mindfulness
o Practice Gratitude
CARING FOR YOUR KIDS
o Answer their questions about the
pandemic simply and honestly
o Recognize your child’s feelings
o Model how to manage feelings
o Look forward to the future
o Keep healthy routines
o Practice positive discipline
GETTING BACK ON TRACK WITH YOUR GOALS
Be Realistic
Plan AheadReward Yourself
Track your Progress
Stick to It
QUESTIONS?