July 2020
Dept. of Transportation Monthly Newsletter
Connecting the DOTs... The Importance of Self-Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic Recently, some of you may have seen emails/flyers announcing health and wellness webinars, and the first thought that pops into your head is that you are just too busy to attend. The HDOT Wellness Committee understands that we are all busy, but also recognizes the importance of self-care. Many of these health and wellness classes offer suggestions on the importance of taking care of ourselves during this unprecedented pandemic. With this in mind, here are some tips on selfcare from the Mayo Clinic. Physical health: • Fuel your body by eating a healthy, wellbalanced diet and drinking plenty of water. • Aim to get 7-8 hours of sleep each night.
By: Melanie Martin
• Exercise every day. • Take deep breaths and stretch often. • Avoid risky or destructive behaviors, such as abusing alcohol or drugs, excessive gambling or ignoring public health recommendations. • Spend time outside, such as going for a walk in the park, but follow social distancing guidelines. Mental health: • Set and maintain a routine at home. • Focus on things you can control. • Use technology to maintain social connections with your loved ones. Consider a regular checkin schedule to give you something to look forward to. • Focus your thoughts on the present and things to be grateful for today.
See SELF-CARE page 12
