NBNU: MindSpa
It is now more important than ever to decompress and feel the support of those around you. This page is dedicated to giving registered nurses and nurse practitioners a break from the rigors of the job during this time of heightened stress, workload and anxiety.
Please enjoy these videos, quotes and activities. If you have suggestions for items that could be added to this page to improve user experience, please email them to info@nbnu.ca.
Tips for Dealing with COVID-19 Anxiety
Prioritize your self care routine
Avoid excessive consumption of the media
Focus on things you can control, like handwashing and social distancing
Talk to friends and family on calls and texts
Eat well, stay hydrated and get enough sleep
Practice meditation
Distract yourself with games, books and movies
Notice your feelings and write them down
Exercise to get out of your head
Keep busy doing things you enjoy, like music, crafts, or learning
One World: Together at Home
On Saturday, April 18th, artists from around the world came together for an online concert to celebrate COVID-19 workers. The music and showcases of people working on the front lines came together to create a special event that honours the human spirit, resilience, and generosity. Please enjoy the One World: Together at Home special at the link below.
One World: Together At Home Special to Celebrate COVID-19 Workers
Stream New Releases
Rather than delay new releases, production companies have teamed up with streaming services to release new movies to the public. Use your existing accounts to rent 2020 films, including Onward, The Invisible Man and Emma on Amazon and Apple, or Frozen 2 on Disney+.
Check out this list for more films you can screen from home.
Read Free e-Books
E-book website Scribd is offering 30 days of free access during this period of self-isolation. Their website includes a wide array of books, magazines and audiobooks for all audiences. Visit this website and settle in for a good read.
Online Games & Activities
Virtual Tours
The Louvre – Paris, France
The Vatican – Vatican City, Rome, Italy
State Hermitage Museum – St. Petersburg, Russia
Balenciaga and Spanish Paintings Collection
Monterey Bay Aquarium – Monterey, California
Explore more sites on Google Arts & Culture
Virtual Concerts
Bryan Adams Instagram Acoustic Covers
Neil Young Fireside Sessions – Coming Soon
The Berlin Philharmonic – Voucher for Free Online Content
The Metropolitan Opera – Nightly Opera Stream
