A growing community of people dealing with COVID-19, and the medical professionals on the front lines, sharing advice to help inspire and enable self-care during the pandemic.
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As a family we share every meal together, including my husband, as he is working from home. We have discussions in the evening about the best part of our day, and t ... read more
Maria
Living with Coronavirus / COVID-19 Age: 46 Female
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I took Tylenol preemptively, about an hour before my vaccine. I also made sure I had no plans for the next day and could just rest to help manage the side effects.
Living with Coronavirus / COVID-19 Age: 49 Female
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What are your must-have resources for homeschooling?
ABC Mouse has been great for my daughter!
Michael S
Living with Coronavirus / COVID-19
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Go for a walk in the morning when you would normally be commuting.
Ross
Living with Coronavirus / COVID-19 Age: 52 Male
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I received the Pfizer vaccine and the first stiffened the arm, making it impossible to raise over my head. With the second, I did not massage the muscle but did lots ... read more
Tammie
Care Partner for Coronavirus / COVID-19 Age: 55 Female
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It's easy to want to wear sweatpants all day when working from home, but I've found that getting dressed for the day as if I were going into the office puts me in th ... read more
Liz
Living with Coronavirus / COVID-19 Age: 33 Female
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I've learned sign language!
Healthcare provider for Coronavirus / COVID-19 Female
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Try to step outside for fresh air once a day, even if just for a few minutes. I often forget to take regular breaks during the work day, and I find taking a quiet wa ... read more
Dakila
Living with Coronavirus / COVID-19 Male
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I definitely make it a point to get up and MOVE. Not just the FitBit reminders every hour, but whenever I can. I don't have a desk riser but my laptop is up on a sta ... read more
Laura L
Living with Coronavirus / COVID-19 Age: 52 Female
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Morning waking up ... use an alarm and put it across the room so it forces you to get up
Living with Coronavirus / COVID-19 Age: 28 Male
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Start every day with a prayer of gratitude. We all have things to be grateful for. Live! Move forward, and stay on a schedule no matter how small. A little done is b ... read more
Cheryl RN
Healthcare provider for Coronavirus / COVID-19 Age: 66 Female
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Host a family bootcamp - play Uno and have dedicated exercises for colors (sit ups for red cards, jumping jacks for blue cards). The numbers represent the amount of ... read more
Jen Butler
Living with Coronavirus / COVID-19 Female
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Shop at the grocery store with a mask on! Avoid Crowds. Walk around the block and look at the scenery -- spring is so beautiful and relaxing! Everything is going to ... read more
Vera
Healthcare provider for Coronavirus / COVID-19 Age: 70 Female
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I have started meal planning -- something I'd never done before. I have found a couple of new blogs (Half-Baked Harvest and Kitchen Matters) that have delicious and ... read more
Healthy cooking mama
Living with Coronavirus / COVID-19 Age: 55 Female
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Eat healthy. Take probiotics and vitamins to boost your immune system. Do not drink or smoke. Exercise and get fresh air. Vitamin D and Vitamin C are both important ... read more
Healthcare provider for Coronavirus / COVID-19 Age: 61 Female
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I have got both doses and am waiting to get my booster! Just do it because it really doesn’t suck that bad.
Living with Coronavirus / COVID-19 Age: 19 Female
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Eat lots of fruits and vegetable smoothies!
Jennifer
Living with Coronavirus / COVID-19 Age: 51 Female
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Listening to the birds outside, putting on my headphones and listening to a song from the 70's or Motown that makes me want to dance. Calling a loved one or taking a ... read more
Sue Cowan
Healthcare provider for Coronavirus / COVID-19 Age: 56 Female
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