Intentional Wellness:
Staying Balanced During Chaos, Part 2
Noby Takaki, March 2020
To find part 1 please click here.
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Perhaps, like your quarantine snacks you've already gone through our Wellness tips. Just like doordash we are here to support you!
Move 6 feet away from your closest neighbor, and take a deep breath
Then pull an idea or two each day from our tips below.
Physical
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Try to develop good sleep habits. The CDC has some quick tips to help.
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Check out these recipes from PDX Monthly. Find your inner Julia Child!
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OR check out these resources for in home exercises
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Orange Theory Fitness is offering free classes on their Instagram page
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Nike Training Club app lets you download free 15-, 30-, and 45-minute workouts designed by Nike trainers.
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Spiritual
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If you’re religious continue to respect and honor your beliefs. If this means attending services look into some online alternatives.
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Virtually explore five or our National Parks
Occupational
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Five tips on working from home with children.
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Learn some new Microsoft Office skills.
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Take this time to make sure you're all caught up on your professional certifications, and continuing education credits.
Social
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Pick up the phone and check in with a loved on.
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Watch a movie with friends while practicing social distancing. This article gives you six options to choose from.
Environmental
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Support your local community. Here are some online resources from Plant Chicago, and support your local farmers!
Emotional
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Stressed about not filing taxes yet? The tax deadline for Federal taxes was pushed back to July 15th; however this does not include your state taxes so you’ll want to directly check your state filing deadlines.
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Update: IL state taxes have been moved back to July 15th as well.​
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Laughter is a large component of being emotionally well. I would love to share a video from my favorite motivational speaker Matt Foley. Please enjoy.
Keep your head up, world. We'll get through this.