COVID-19 Wellness Pocket Guide
DAILY PERSONAL CARE CHECKLIST
Upon waking
● Slept at least seven hours
● Checked medical conditions and took medication
● Stayed home if felt sick Away from work
● Did 30 minutes of fast walking or other moderate activity
● Ate healthy, well-balanced meals
● Made time for personal hygiene
● Recharged from work with music, meditation, talking to someone, etc.
DAILY JOURNAL IDEAS
● What do I need to be and stay at my best?
● What was the hardest thing for me today?
● What do I feel good about today?
● What inspired me today?
● What gave me hope today?
● Do I need to talk or process something with my buddy?
● What did I learn about myself today?
● What am I going to dream about?
● What can I do better?
● What do I need to start again tomorrow?
WAYS TO COPE WITH STRESS AND GRIEF
Did I …
● Talk to family, friends, people at work, or religious leaders about my feelings?
● Write down my feelings to help process them?
● Practice breathing and relaxation skills; take part in religious or spiritual activities?
● Focus on what I can control?
● Make basic needs and physical health a priority?
FAMILY CARE CHECK-LIST
Did We …
● Make “rules” that help our family feel safe: basic hygiene, cleaning, any special living arrangements?
● Use calming strategies with family and keep routines?
● Call or use the internet to connect with family?
● Work as a family team to deal with daily challenges and to explain COVID-19 to our children?
STRESS CHECK-UP
Do I …
● Feel irritated, angry, or in denial?
● Feel uncertain, nervous, or anxious?
● Lack motivation or concentration?
● Feel tired or that everything is too much?
● Feel sad or depressed?
● Have trouble sleeping?
● Use more alcohol, tobacco, or drugs?
● Grieve for someone who died from COVID-19?
Talk with someone if you are feeling stressed
● “COVID Cares” Support Services offers 20-minute www. phone support from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; mnpsychsoc.org/covid-care-schedule.html
● Disaster Distress Hotline, call 800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746
● Crisis Text Line, Text “MN” to 741741
● National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 800-273-8255