There's a network of hope out there from across the global COVID-19 response. Listed below are links to many of those beneficial efforts to help find available support.
- This Is Mine: The Only 7 Things You Can Control in Life
(Greatest)
Once we become mindful of the seven parts of life that are 100 percent ours to manage and master, we may well be able to navigate to a brighter place. - How to Feel Again: 7 Ways to Break Out of Being Numb
(The Mighty)
Here are a few things that might "help." (Yes, it's gonna hurt, but, just remember, it will get better. - The Coronavirus Makes The Future Uncertain. Here's How To Cope : Life Kit
(NPR)
This pandemic that we're all going through feels unprecedented — but the feeling of uncertainty is not. People live through all kinds of scary things all the time. Here are seven tips about uncertainty, from people who've been there. - Tips for Living Online – Lessons From Six Months of the COVID-19 Pandemic
(The Conversation)
Recommendations for how to make the best of the situation and make the most of virtual interactions with colleagues, teachers, students, family and friends. - If Pandemic Winter Thoughts Are Already Making You Nervous, Read This
(Self)
So if you’re finding it hard to enjoy your pumpkin spice lattes and chunky sweaters, you’re not alone. Here are some tips to help you manage your pre-winter apprehension—while you make the most of spooky season and beyond. - Changing How You Inhale and Exhale Could Help Reduce Coronavirus Anxiety
(ABC News)
Intentional deep breathing exercises are known to reduce feelings of stress. Experts interviewed by ABC News identify box breathing as a type of breath hold specifically used to overcome the type of anxiety people are experiencing during these distressing times. - Better Sleep Can Improve Stress Response and Increase Positivity, Study Shows
(Very Well Mind)
It's time to set that early bedtime you've been putting off: A new study found that when people sleep longer than usual, they enjoy positive experiences more. - The Need for Sacred Moments
(Psychology Today)
New research shows how sacred moments predict higher well-being. - Overcoming Loneliness
(Half of us)
Here are some things we can do in our daily lives to strengthen our emotional health when we’re feeling sad, anxious, overwhelmed, lonely or hopeless. - How to refresh your work-from home-routine for the next season
(Fast Company)
If you could use a reminder of which tactics work best to successfully work remotely, here is a helpful guide. - Pandemic Relief: Reading for Pleasure and Mental Health
(Psychology Today)
True, books cannot provide us with the physical nearness to others that is an important regulator of our physiology. But, at this pandemic time, reading good books that draw us in can provide a different kind of ‘social engagement’ with people . - Just a Little Patience
(Psychology Today)
Patience can be str - How to Deal With the Guilt You Feel During the COVID-19 Pandemic
(Verywell mind)
If you feel guilty during the COVID-19 pandemic, you’re not alone. Here are a few reasons why some people may be feeling more guilty during this time - 10 Healthy Ways to Get Through Difficult Times
(Psychology Today)
Read about these 10 ways on how to get through difficult times based on the philosophies of Stoicism. - How to Schedule Intentional Breaks into Your Workday
(Fast Company)
From lunch hours to afternoon breathers, here’s how to make space for some mind-clearing downtime. - 4 Things Extroverted Leaders Can Learn From Introverts
(Fast Company)
COVID-19 and the shift to work-from-home has changed the office dynamics that once fed their ego and power. It’s time for a change, say these executive coaches. - How to Maintain Motivation After Losing a Job
(Online MSW Programs)|
Staying positive through the coronavirus pandemic is no simple feat. But maintaining motivation in these circumstances with any job loss situation may be especially challenging—as well as vitally important—for individuals who want to overcome economic hurdles. - It Gets Better: Life, Grief, & Everything Else
(Teenage Grief Sucks)
Grief isn’t easy, but it does get better. While happiness and going a single day without crying may seem like an impossible thing right now, there will be a day when that happens. - Tips for Coping With Depression in a Relationship
(Very Well Mind)
If you are in a relationship with someone who has depression, you are likely struggling with a mix of emotions and hosts of questions. Here are some tips you can do to help your loved one and yourself with these challenges. - Natural Disasters, Severe Weather, and COVID-19
(CDC)
Planning and preparing for hurricanes and other natural disasters can be stressful, even more so during the COVID-19 pandemic. Know how the COVID-19 pandemic can affect disaster preparedness and recovery, and what you can do to keep yourself and others safe. - 8 Strategies to Improve Participation in Your Virtual Classroom
(Edutopia)
Educators share their best synchronous and asynchronous strategies to boost student participation during online learning. - Thrive Global: How to Cope With the 'Start-Of-Workday' Blues
(Thrive Global)
When you shift your perspective, you can begin the day on a positive note. - Your Fear is Sacred
(Ten Percent Happier)
Does experiencing all that fear when we sit mean we’re failures at meditation? Not at all. In fact, fear has profound wisdom within it. Here are three ways that might show up in our lives. - How I Use Cognitive Defusion to Help My Anxiety
(The Mighty)
Techniques that may help your anxiety. - Secrets To Strength In COVID Times: Learn, Volunteer And Reach Out : Shots - Health News
(NPR)
For a lot of younger people who spent the summer cooped up with parents and siblings instead of hanging out with friends, facing online learning this fall might seem pretty bleak. But it's important, Pao says, to find ways to stay connected with others and the world in these shifting times. - Five Tips for Tackling Changes to Your School/Work Routine
(engage.youth.gov)
The YE4C interns and editorial board understand and are going through similar changes. To help, we have gotten together and created a list of some tips we have used to help adjust to this new normal. We hope that young people who have switched to online schooling or online work can use these tips to tackle changes to their school/work routines as well. - Feeling Lonely? Try These 10 Tips For Managing Loneliness
(SELF)
Whether you’re riding out the Coronavirus pandemic with roommates, family members, pets, or you’re by yourself, you’ - 6 Emotional Superpowers You Can Start Practicing Right Now
(Psychology Today)
Strong feelings don't have to be your kryptonite. Here are 5 things to help you “right-size” emotions as part of the greater experience of life. - Understanding the 5 Stages of Life Can Help Navigate Hard Times
(Lifehack.org)
Being able to identify which of these five stages we are in (in each area of our lives) is extremely important because then, we can avoid a mistake many people make—trying to skip the most important, challenging ones (like #1 and #2). - Feeling Stuck and Overwhelmed by Life During COVID-19
(The Mighty)
Claim space that brings you joy. Dance and love. Cook with your friends (virtually of course) and surprise them with Facetime calls. - This Schedule Has Helped Me Cope During Coronavirus Lockdown
(The Mighty)
Over 110 days now of being home (at the time of writing this) and I now have times of day that I look forward to — nearly every hour of my life is planned in my head. My days go a little something like this... - We Are Always Connected and We Are Always Alone
(Psychology Today)
Human beings are always connected and always alone. Find out how the pandemic can serve as an opportunity to recognize and embrace our interconnectedness. - 4 Ways to Adjust to the New COVID Demands on Your Daily Life
(Psychology Today)
Read about how these four suggestions can give you concrete help as you navigate your new daily life demands during COVID-19. - Introvert Doodles: 9 Types of 'Tired' Comic
(The Mighty)
Here are 9 types of 'tired' you might be experiencing right now during this time in quarantine. - What the COVID-19 Pandemic Can Teach Us About Trust
(The Mighty)
As many people with a chronic illness can tell you, trust becomes complicated when you are forced into a position where your being, your survival, is dependent not only on your actions, but on the actions of those around you. Here are some thoughts on how this pandemic can teach us about trust. - Strategies for Thriving During the Covid-19 Pandemic
(Eluna Network)
Discover techniques and resources to hlep you not only survive but thrive in these circumstances. - How to Heal Yourself in Nature
(Ten Percent Happier)
In the midst of an ongoing pandemic, being outside in nature is perhaps the safest way to find healing and solace. Here are a few ways to do that which you can try on your own. - Do You Have 'Zoom Apnea'?
(Ten Percent Happier)
Is Zoom apnea the newest manifestation of screen apnea? Simply bringing attention to your breath and body can make a huge difference. Here’s a simple, three-part practice that to try even if you’re right in the middle of a zoom call. - Practicing Mindfulness in Groups: 9 Activities and Exercises
(Positive Psychology)
This article discusses the benefits of performing mindfulness with others and describes activities that work well in a group setting. - Corona Got You Anxious? Breathing Could Be Best, New Studies Show
(Psychology Today)
Read about how breathwork can alleviate anxious thoughts and feelings leading to more benefits than alternative treatments. - How to mentally cope if you're living with your parents again during the pandemic
(Yahoo Lifestyle)
Many college students, young adults, and some not-so-young adults have moved back in with their parents due to things like school closures, job losses, or even just the convenience of a backyard during the coronavirus pandemic. Here are some ways on how to mentally cope with living with your parents and other family members during this time. - How To Open And Clean Delivery Packages During The Coronavirus Pandemic
(Yahoo)
In this age of social distancing, how do we safely and responsibly receive a package? Here are some tips to consider when a package arrives at your door step. - Financial therapy on the rise as pandemic wrecks finances and nerves
(Yahoo)
As the coronavirus pandemic suddenly interrupted everyday life, plunging the country into an unexpected recession, a money movement borne out of the last economic upheaval could again help the millions of Americans left stressed and uncertain about their financial future. - How to Make a Lasting Change
(CTRI)
Do you have anything you would like to change? Is there something you do too much of? Or, is there something you do too little of? Would you like to change the way you interact with someone close to you, but feel like you are short on the willpower needed to take action? - How Stress Can Cause a Loss of Appetite—And 5 Ways to Handle It
(Vouge)
Here are some tips on handling loss of appetite in the face of immense stress. - When and How to Effectively Take a Mental Health Day
(Verywell Mind)
When you feel like your stress levels have reached their peak, it might be time to take a quick break to reset. Whatever stressors you face, these tips can help you take a mental health day and make the most of it. - A Guide To Hugging During COVID
(Romper.com)
Afraid of who to hug, how to do it, and the risks versus the rewards? These are the risks to consider. - Sleep Guidelines and Help During the COVID-19 Pandemic
(National sleep Foundation)
Whether you’ve had sleeping problems before COVID-19 or if they’ve only come on recently, there are concrete steps that you can take to improve your sleep during this global pandemic. - Feeling anxious? Rearranging your furniture may be the self-care you need
(Today.com)
These easy DIY home projects can help soothe frazzled nerves, provide comfort — and even make you smile. - 20 Things You Can Do to Distract Yourself From Coronavirus News
(The Mighty)
While it is important to stay informed, news about the coronavirus can feel overwhelming. Here are 20 things you can do to distract yourself, ranging from videos that may make you giggle to a new skill that could benefit you for years to come. - Healthy Coping Skills for Uncomfortable Emotions
(Verywell Mind)
Check out these examples of stressful situations and how each approach could be used. - 7 Ways to Calm Down Big Emotions | CTRI Canada
(CTRI)
Here are several ways that help bring down difficult emotions in a way that feels safe and manageable. - Don't just look for the helpers. Be a helper
(CNN)
"Look for the helpers" is one of the most endearing quotes from the beloved TV children's show host, Fred Rogers, who reminded children that when things look bad in the world, there are always people still willing to lend a helping hand. Here are some ways on how to show kids the benefits of helping others. - What is a Covid-19 'bubble' and how to do it safely
(CNBC)
When you interact with more people, you increase your odds of acquiring Covid-19. Here’s how experts suggest you can “bubble” safely. - Leverage Technology to Make Quarantine Easier
(UCLA)
These 10 strategies can help lessen the emotional and physical effects of quarantining. - How to Cope With Quarantine Fatigue
(Very Well Mind)
As we reach the two-month mark of social distancing and various stay-at-home orders due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, many people are feeling physically and emotionally drained from what experts have labeled "quarantine fatigue. - What to Do If the Coronavirus Health Guidelines Are Triggering Your Anxiety or OCD
(The Mighty)
Learn some simple steps to reconcile what's recommended for public health while maintaining our mental health. - How to Embrace Change
(Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute)
We all have been situations where we feel like nothing is in our control and that the best thing to do is go with the changes. Here are some ways to embrace that change. - Tips on Coping With Coronavirus If You Live Alone
(Very Well Mind)
Here are effective strategies you can employ that will foster a healthier mindset if you're sheltering by yourself. - How to Stay Kind
(Ten Percent Happier)
How do we stay kind and connected when it seems like the whole world is falling apart? Here are three simple steps you can try out in continuing to stay kind throughout during these difficult times. - The Acronym I Created to Help Deal With Racing Thoughts
(The Mighty)
Creating awareness of our stressors is a key component in becoming more mindful. Check out how to own your thoughts. - How Playing Guitar Saves Me From My Mental Illness
(The Mighty)
A woman living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and chronic illness describes how music and playing guitar helps her mental health. - For Seniors, COVID-19 Sets Off A Pandemic Of Despair
(Kaiser Health News)
As states relax coronavirus restrictions, older adults are advised, in most cases, to keep sheltering in place. Read how older adults are dealing with the current situation. - When in Doubt, Shout It Out! 8 Drug-Free Ways to Battle Anxiety
(Healthline)
Everyday pressures of life can turn you into an anxious mess. Guess what? You're not alone. Here are eight simple and effective ways to battle anxiety without medication. - Owning Your Feelings
(Mental Health America)
Here are some tips to help you better cope with challenging situations. - Why anxiety makes me shine in a crisis like COVID-19
(TheMighty.com)
Find out how people with anxiety disorders handle real emergencies in the event of any potential threat. - "Losing your patience?" Here's how to get it back.
(Ten Percent Happier)
This pandemic is a colossal test of our patience. Join this two part episode podcast with expert to chat about meditation, benefits of defensive pessimism and strategic optimism. - Audio Exercises for Managing Stress and Anxiety
(Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute)
The following recordings are guided exercises for managing stress and anxiety through mindful awareness, breathing, and simple movements. - It’s OK to grieve the loss of rituals during COVID-19
(The Chronicles of Evidence based Mentoring)
As people around the world self-isolate to slow the spread of COVID-19, many time-honored rituals, including graduations, proms, weddings, and even funerals have been canceled.