Whether your busy parents and caregivers are navigating multiple roles at home, living by yourself with a lingering feeling of anxiety or loneliness, or on the front lines risking your life to help support others, making time for yourself to unplug and unwind is truly important. So, we put together a list of ways to lean into your wellness and hopefully uncover sparks of joy that leave you feeling relaxed and centered.

Take A Media Break - If you shut your screen off for a few hours, you’ll still feel more refreshed and productive.

Make A Healthy Meal – Take a moment to cook a delicious and nutritious meal. BTW, have you checked out the hilarious vegan food influencer Tabitha Brown’s recipe for carrot bacon? See it here.

Check Out a Podcast – Sick and tired of watching and hearing dreading news about rona? Well take a break and flip the switch to a joyful podcast to hear great uplifting, spiritual, and hilarious content. Here’s a list of 45!

Meditate -  Practicing meditation is a great way to carve out time just for you to check in on how you’re feeling, help calm your mind, and take a few minutes to distress. Definitely check out this app called Liberate which is a great meditation app for Black, Indigenous, and other communities of color.

Connect with A Therapist – Vital mental health support is needed now more than ever especially for communities of color and lower-income communities who have been hit the hardest by this crisis. There’s a great app called Ayana which is an online therapy app for marginalized and intersectional communities.

Take A Nice Walk – Whether you enjoy walking, jogging, or running, take advantage of the outdoors by walking around your block or a nearby area to enjoy the view, gather some sunshine, and get a moment of peace. Check out how the organization GirlTrek encourages Black women to take walks and join a great health movement in the process. Remember to wear your mask!

Ring A Friend – Though we’re physically distancing from one another, social connections don’t disappear. So Facetime, message, WhatsApp, or give a shout out to a friend or family to share how things are going.

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Best Regards,

Flora Ekpe-Idang

Founder/CEO | Corage Dolls