Guide for Navigating Self-Quarantine
Friends, if the current COVID-19 outbreak has done anything, it's caused us to rethink the ways in which we communicate, work, and find community with one another as well as how we show up for one another. For many, it has also caused personal shifts in how we care for ourselves and those we love as well as how we define stability in terms of work and finances.
It's imperative that during this time of uncertainty that we allow ourselves to learn and be nimble in how we respond to times of great difficulty. In adjusting to our new normal, let's take the opportunities we can to become more intentional in our relationships, broaden our skillsets, and build communities and businesses which withstand times of hardship.
Below is your Lovely Supply Co. Guide for Navigating Self-Quarantine. Remember, you are not alone in this fight. We will get through this together. In Solidarity.
To expand your skills —
Skillshare: Creative skill sharing site
LinkedIn Learning: Learning platform for various skills
Udemy: Thousands of courses on a variety of topics (Offering a free 30 days for a limited time only.)
Udacity: Macro-degrees for changing career focuses
To keep in touch with your community —
Zoom or FaceTime: Plan fun events with loved ones over video conferencing
- A social distancing happy hour with your friends
- A book club, cooking classes, fitness classes, dance lessons, etc.
- A cozy movie night where you stream the same movie
Or, you could have a Netflix Party with your friends and fam!
Free Digital cards: Send thoughtful cards via text, email, and social to loved ones
- Lovely Supply Company's Self-Quarantine free downloadable digital cards
- Canva to create your own graphics from pre-made templates
To entertain your little ones —
Born Ready: COVID-19 Resources
Hellcats USA Activity Sheet download
To care for your mental health —
Option B: Mental health: support for you and your loved ones
CDC: Taking Care of Your Mental Health in the Face of Uncertainty
Downloadable meditation apps: Headspace & Liberate Meditation
Thrive Global: Mental Health in a Time of Pandemic
To support your small business —
SBA: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Small Business Guidance and Loan Resource
To support others in your community —
While at Home: Stay up to date on tools, resources, and supports made necessary during this time.
1977 Books: An abolitionist bookstore for the people, by the people.
NYTimes: 5 Ways to Help Your Community Combat Coronavirus
NPR: How to talk to kids about Coronavirus
Child Trends: Resources for Supporting Children's Emotional Well-being During the COVID-19 Pandemic
To cope with your changing work landscape —
NYTimes: How to Work From Home, if You’ve Never Done It Before
Business Insider: How to manage anxiety while working remotely