Wellbeing

WHO Coronavirus Information

Coronavirus - Staying Connected

There are many ways to stay connected while social distancing to minimise the risks for contracting coronavirus! 

• Book virtual coffee dates - make a tea or coffee and FaceTime a friend or colleague to check in. Just like a regular coffee date, but you can stay in your PJs!
• Create a shared playlist - and share it with friends.
• Keep exercising - if the gym is closed and sports competitions aren't running, do something active outside. 
• Smile at people! It is a simple gesture but can mean a lot when we have limited human contact.
• Come up with creative forms of contact - hugs and handshakes are out. But elbow high-fives and footshakes are in.
• Cook something healthy and delicious. 
• Plan for the extra time at home you may have - do some reading, craft, games or movie watching.
• Think about those more vulnerable than you - offer assistance to an elderly neighbour or friend who may need help collecting groceries or leaving the house.

Feeling overwhelmed? Try the STOP technique!

S - STOP what you are doing.

T - Take a slow, deep breath

O - Observe your thoughts, emotions and physical sensations

P - Proceed with a ONE-thing focus

Talk about your concerns - If you are feeling alone or worried about your isolation, speak up. Let someone know what you're going through. For lots of useful information and advice about coronavirus - symptoms, travel and what to do to reduce the risk of infection, go to this link:

https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorian-public-coronavirus-disease-covid-19