Tips - Page: 8 BEYOND THE CURVE - SELF-CARE After a crisis, we can’t place enough emphasis on taking care of ourselves. Self-care could include being emotionally kind and gentle to ourselves, paying attention to daily grooming and health to getting adequate nutrition. ... BEYOND THE CURVE - PRIORITISE Picking up the pieces after a crisis can be extremely challenging. There is no-one-size-fits all formula, but in a 3-part tips session we will give you some pointers. Prioritise: Create an action plan to get your life back on track. This will help you avoid stress and anxiety. ... BEWARE OF D-FICINECY Vitamin D is called the “sunshine vitamin” because it’s produced in your skin in response to sunlight. You can also get it through certain foods (oily fish) and supplements. It’s a fat-soluble vitamin in a family of compounds that includes vitamins D-1, D-2, and D-3. ... STAY POSITIVE Stress and fear has a negative effect on one’s immune system. So during these anxious times it is imperative to find ways to stay positive. Take charge of your mental health. Change your brains chemistry by storing positive energy. ... BUILD A STRONG IMMUNE SYSTEM Get enough sleep, eat more whole plant foods, eat more healthy fats, limit added sugars, exercise, manage your stress levels, stay hydrated, and take supplements. ... PRACTICE GOOD HYGIENE Wash your hands, don't touch your face, cough or sneeze into your arm or tissue, only use a tissue once, stay home if you're sick and practice social distancing. ... SLEEP WELL For most adults, seven seems to be the magic number of hours of sleep needed a night. Getting enough sleep will enable you to do your best work and help you handle daily challenges. If you sleep for less than seven hours per night it can greatly affect your health. ... DONATE MONEY If you can spare some money local charities are always in need. When you give, make sure your money goes to the right place by checking the charity is registered. Helping the community is good for you and good for those around you. ... HELP YOUR NEIGHBOUR Charity starts at home, and community starts with everyone around you. Take the time to get to know the people around you and see how you can help them. You never know how much a little of your time can help someone in need. ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
