Tips to Stay Social and Well
Published on April 13, 2020
Wellness Tips
- Take advantage of over 100 group fitness courses online thanks to UCSF Fitness and Recreation
- Listen and learn from UCSF and other experts on coping in our new world with weekly webinars on emotional wellbeing
- Go outside and take a walk
- Open a window
- Take stretch breaks
- Take some deep breaths. Breathe in for a count of 3 and breathe out for a count of 3 or use a guided visualization tool
- Portion out food in bowls or containers to avoid over snacking
- Create a dedicated workspace and assess your ergonomic set up
- Do an In House Walking Workout
- Meditate with an app or YouTube video
- Journal your thoughts, particularly if you are feeling stressed or anxious
- Spend some time gardening
- Get creative with your deck of cards - Use different suits for exercises or wellness activities
- Set a timer every hour to remind you to stand up from your desk and take a wellness break
- Create a Circuit Home Workout
Staying Social During Isolation Tips
- Share video during Zoom meetings
- Setup a coffee Zoom meeting
- Get lunch with a colleague or friend via Zoom
- Teach a virtual cooking class
- Host a virtual happy hour
- DJ or attend a shelter in place party via Instagram Live or Facebook Live
- Lead a virtual game night (Check out Houseparty)
- FaceTime or video chat with friends and family
- Watch Netflix together via Google Chrome extension
- Take the time to spend a technology-free hour with those living in your household
- Invite a four legged friend to your next Zoom meeting
- Other video meeting/chat options include Google Hangout, Skype, FaceTime
Fun Creative Activities Tips
- Read Along with Michelle Obama on Mondays
- Take a virtual museum tour
- Grab some colored pencils and download these free coloring templates
- Livestream some penguins, puppies, and more through free live wildlife and animal webcams
- Check out a virtual concert
- Start reading (or writing!) a new book
- Write a letter or card to a friend
- Stream the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
- Check out Legion of Honor museum from home content
- Watch a broadway playlist curated byBroadwaySfFromHome
- Take a free class on The Science of Well-Being
- Learn a new language
- See what creative tips are being recommended by our community!
Additional Resources
For more ideas to stay healthy at home, please visit Campus Life Services - Healthy at Home: Tips for Wellness and Balance
UCSF CARE Advocacy and Resource Education: Virtual Self-Care
UCSF COVID-19 Page: UCSF Emotional Health and Wellbeing Resources
Latinx Center of Excellence: COVID-19 Resource Page
