During this particular moment in time, with the convergence of COVID-19 and Black Lives Matter, self-care is more important than ever. We understand that in order to help make the necessary changes we need to see happen within our own institutions and within the greater museum field as a whole, we not only need to look inwards at ourselves, but we need to address and support the psychological and emotional needs of our staff and colleagues.
To help all museum professionals and any individual take the necessary steps to maintain a strong, central well-being during these unparalleled and ambiguous times, both inside and outside of work, we at WMA have put together the following list of self-care resources. Please take a look and check back for updates.
Self-Care for Parents • Self-Care for Kids + Teens
Physical + Social Self-Care • Mental + Emotional + Spiritual Self Care
Creative Self-Care Exercises • Workplace / Professional Self-Care
SELF-CARE FOR PARENTS
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15 Self-Care Strategies for Parents – VeryWell Family
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Self-Care for Parents – Program for Early Parent Support
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How to realistically make self-care a priority when you have no time – Motherly Inc.
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9 Fathers On How They Make The Time For Self-Care – Mind Body Green
SELF-CARE FOR KIDS + TEENS
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They Need Me-Time, Too: A Self-Care Checklist to Do With Your Kids – Parents.com
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Self-Care for Kids – Growing Kids
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Self-Care and Teenagers – ReachOut Parents
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Teen Self-Care Resources – Pinterest
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11 Self-Care Tips for Teens and Young Adults – Psychology Today
PHYSICAL + SOCIAL SELF-CARE
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Diet and Exercise Resources - Oaklahoma Museums Association
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8 Ways to Practice Self-Care While Social Distancing – Right As Brain by UW Medicine
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Exercise: The Best Stress Relief - VeryWell Fit
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3 Key Factors in Healthy Relationships - VeryWell Mind
MENTAL + EMOTIONAL + SPIRITUAL SELF-CARE
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Time to Turn On & Tune In: 12 Podcasts to Help You Get Through 2020 – WMA
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Be Kind to Your Mind: Mental Health Awareness During COVID-19 – WMA
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How Your Mindfulness Practice Can Support the World Right Now – Mindful.org
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2020 Mental Health Resource List – Nursing License Map
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How Spirituality Can Benefit Mental and Physical Health – VeryWell Mind
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Black Mental Health: 7 Self-Care Tips If You’re Feeling Overwhelmed – Vogue
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How to Deal with Health Anxiety During the COVID-19 Outbreak – Healthline
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A New Month – Time for Some Introspection and Self-Care Magic – WMA
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A Guide to Sleeping with Coronavirus Anxiety – Sleep Health
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10 Simple Spiritual Activities for Self-Care That You Can Begin Today – Spiritual Fit Club
CREATIVE SELF-CARE EXERCISES
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How to Ceate Your Own Self-Care Plan & Why You Need One – Mindful.org
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Creative Self-Care: Make Art, Feel Better – Mindful Art Studio
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Creative Mindfulness: The Buzzy Brain – Seema Rao
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Creative Expression for Maintaining Positive Wellbeing – Oaklahoma Museums Association
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9 Ways to Use Art to Practice Self-Care – PsychCentral
WORKPLACE / PROFESSIONAL SELF-CARE
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5 Unexpected Self-Care Practices To Weave Into Your Work Day – Forbes
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Self-care for Museum Professionals with Seema Rao (YouTube Video) – California Association of Museums
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The Complete Guide to Reclaiming Your Bedroom During COVID – Slumber Yard
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Questions and Suggestions from the Blackbaud Self-care Webinar – Center for The Future of Museums Blog
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Working Remotely During COVID-19 – Center for Workplace Mental Health
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Work-Life Balance Resources - Oaklahoma Museums Association
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Focusing on Self-Care is Good for Business – Seema Rao
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Anxiety, Stress, and Burnout Resources - Oaklahoma Museums Association
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Objective Lessons: Self-Care for Museum Workers [read for free on Kindle Unlimited] - Authored by Seema Rao
WMA's MOMENTS OF ZEN
Every week, we provide a #MomentofZen to help ease your mind and offer a moment of peace in such an uncertain world.
Here are some of our favorite zen moments:
