We’re thrilled you are inspired to start your journey towards self-care!
Here are some self-care tools that will get you started.
In the spirit of showing support to us nurses is offering free access to all Healthcare workers for 6 months! No strings attached! It has heaps of meditations on different topics from stress to sleep, as well as videos, and short stories.
Visit their website: https://www.tenpercent.com/covid
Get in touch: care@tenpercent.com
This app has been tailored to help with the mental health needs of healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The app aims to provide support covering topics such as sleep, resilience, decision making under pressure, stress management, and thinking clearly. Both the web and app content was developed by psychologists and educators and is non-for-profit.
Visit their website: https://www.smilingmind.com.au/smiling-mind-app
This app has a free version. I do find that not having access to the paid content can sometimes be distracting for me. However, it is still a great app with a lot to offer. Calm provides guided meditations, sleep stories, calming music, and breathing programs.
Visit their website: https://www.calm.com/
This one has to be my personal favourite! I have been using this since the start of last year and did I mention it is free! Just navigate past the button that says “Start 7 Day Trial”. Good for anxiety, stress, and sleep. I personally found this to be a great stress reliever. It focuses on meditation and mindfulness and has a massive amount of free guided meditations.
Visit their website: https://insighttimer.com/
This one is free for US healthcare professionals working in public health settings. On signing up you just enter your NPI and email address. The app helps you learn skills of mindfulness and mediation. The app includes a little reminder “get some headspace” for you to keep up your daily practice.
Visit their website: https://www.headspace.com/health-covid-19
- @nativehive – The Native Hive Insta of course!
- @nursesinspirenurses
- @selfcareinhealthcare
- @thefabstory – Building healthy habits tips
- @myselflovesupply
- @natalykogan – Author of “happier now” and “gratitude daily”
- @happify
I have personally read or listened to all of the books below and highly recommend them. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do! I will continue to add to this list.
- You are a Badass – Jen Sincero
- A New Earth: Create a better life – Ekhart Tolle
- Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. – Brené Brown
- The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom – Don Miguel Ruiz