How do you self-care?
Written by: Lyndsay Green
“We don’t have a template for how to do things during a time like this. People are having to get to know themselves, their partners, and their children in new ways—some have enjoyed the increased time they get to spend with each other, while others are having a harder time. I’m lucky in that my work schedule is fairly similar to before social distancing, which helps me to maintain somewhat of a familiar routine.” —Dr. Corie Gould
Corie's Picks
1. “Passionate Marriage by David Schnarch is a great book for anyone, whether they're in a relationship or single. It's great in helping with better identifying and communicating our needs and desires.”
2. “I'm making sure to keep up my workout routine. I love barre classes, getting my cardio in by dancing, and building my strength with kettlebells.”
3. “I recommend three podcasts by Esther Perel, a psychologist who specializes in couples therapy. Each episode of ‘Where Should We Begin?’ ‘Where Should We Begin: Couples Under Lockdown?’ and ‘How’s Work?’ features excerpts from real sessions she's had with couples as well as coworkers.”
“We’re also seeing a great deal of strength especially in coming together as communities. I’m hearing a lot about folks connecting with family and friends via Zoom or FaceTime. This increase in virtual social connectedness is not surprising considering we work best as a collective—especially when we share the same vulnerability. Like everyone else, I’m also connecting with family and friends more to keep things in perspective.” —Dr. Mahima Muralidharan
Mahima's Picks
1. “I love Brené Brown. Her podcast ‘Unlocking Us’ is fantastic. I highly recommend it.”
2. “I try to keep a regular online yoga practice schedule at least three times a week. Between my dog occupying my yoga mat while I’m in the middle of a pose to my six-year-old waltzing in needing my attention, my practice isn’t the same. But I’m not stressing. If I get 20 minutes and two asanas in, so be it!”
3. “I’m trying to work my way through a stack of fiction during my 'me-time.' I’m getting ready to read Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine: A Novel by Gail Honeyman."
