As this crisis began, we faced decisions that everyone else around the world is going through - canceling social events, closing community gathering spaces, and more. We encourage joy and vibrancy in the community which s becoming more important than ever, especially with the social isolation that is occurring. People need to stay mentally and physically healthy during this time of stress - but how can we make that happen?
Luckily, events and community gatherings have quickly begun going virtual. Here are a few ways to take part in these events.
Luckily, events and community gatherings have quickly begun going virtual. Here are a few ways to take part in these events.
Just Plain Fun:
Positivity goes a lot farther than negativity in any situation. Here are a few ways to bring a little bit of fun and magic into your daily life.
Virtual Fitness Classes:
With our gyms and fitness centers closed, we have to get creative with our fitness routines. Staying active is so important during times of stress, and even will boost your immunity. Here are some resources for staying active at home.
Virtual Learning:
Why not use some of your extra time to learn a new skill, brush up on career development skills or learn about something in which you have always had interest but just couldn't find the time?
In this unprecedented time, it is more important than ever to bring people together for a common purpose. We are stronger together, and being a part of a caring, supportive community is what makes life beautiful. Whether it is yoga, drawing, or an online house party while virtually chatting with your neighbors - everything counts in the bigger picture of creating a sense of well-being and connection during a time of what could be social isolation and fear.
Positivity goes a lot farther than negativity in any situation. Here are a few ways to bring a little bit of fun and magic into your daily life.
- Take a virtual trip. Many museums and cultural institutions around the world are offering free virtual tours. The Monterey Bay Aquarium has ten live streaming videos of their exhibits, so you can experience the wonder of the ocean no matter where you live. Please click on the following link: https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/live-cams.
- Try the House Party app to play games with friends and have a Virtual Happy Hour. For details, please click here: https://houseparty.com/.
- Learn to draw Mickey Mouse with a Disney artist. Please click here for details: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/03/draw-mickey-mouse-at-home-with-a-disney-parks-artist/
Virtual Fitness Classes:
With our gyms and fitness centers closed, we have to get creative with our fitness routines. Staying active is so important during times of stress, and even will boost your immunity. Here are some resources for staying active at home.
- To get moving you may watch and join in The Wellness Coalition Group on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thewellnesscoalition/ or try these stretching routines - The Wellness Coalition Stretching Routines
- YMCA 360: You can take group exercise classes for all ages right in your own home at no charge for a limited time with YMCA
Virtual Learning:
Why not use some of your extra time to learn a new skill, brush up on career development skills or learn about something in which you have always had interest but just couldn't find the time?
- Rosetta Stone is offering 3 months of free language courses for students. Please click here: https://www.rosettastone.com.
- Fender has 3 months of virtual guitar lessons via their website. Please click on the following link: https://try.fender.com.
- Random House is providing chats with your favorite authors, classes on writing, and social hours for people who like to read. Please click on the following link: http://www.randomhousebooks.com/events/.
- Coursera.org is offering free classes from Ivy League classes to art classes. "The Science of Wellbeing," Yale's most popular class, is one of the many offerings. Please click on the following link: https://www.coursera.org/courses?query=free
In this unprecedented time, it is more important than ever to bring people together for a common purpose. We are stronger together, and being a part of a caring, supportive community is what makes life beautiful. Whether it is yoga, drawing, or an online house party while virtually chatting with your neighbors - everything counts in the bigger picture of creating a sense of well-being and connection during a time of what could be social isolation and fear.
