Happy Tuesday, Honors Community! Taking good care of ourselves is more important right now than ever. If we can’t be together in person to talk self-care and well-being, we can certainly share our best tips online: that’s Take Care Tuesdays (digital-style). Each week, we’re curating goodies for you to read, watch , and join as you adjust to learning and living remotely. This week we’re focusing on a theme — mindfulness and meditation.

READ

This explainer on the basics of mindfulness and meditation. Take the quiz mentioned inside to find out where you stand on the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale, or keep scrolling for specific meditation techniques that cultivate mindfulness. Read more here>>

WATCH

This charmingly illustrated video that argues mindfulness is a superpower. Watch to see why its creator thinks mindfulness and meditation are “the next big public health revolution”! Watch video here>>

JOIN

…in and breathe along with one of these GIFs (we’re partial to #6). Honors seminar instructor, and School of Journalism Associate Professor, Yvonnes Chen, Ph.D., explains the power of mindful breathing:  “No matter where you are, I hope you are able to carve out a space for quietness and peace. What’s happening around the world is giving us a tremendous opportunity to calm the chatters in our head. Mindful breathing — this simple act of paying attention to the in- and out-breath — can center you in the midst of chaos. In particular, try to elongate your out-breath as it sends a cue to your parasympathetic nervous system to calm your body. Every time you breathe mindfully, you are already in the present moment. What a lovely gift you can give to yourself in this precious time.”

+ Join Us as we work from home. Honors Staff and faculty fellows, like you, are navigating the brave new world of working remotely. We'd love to hear from you with tips (and photos!) of how you're coping and staying well. Please send your stories and photos to [email protected] ! This week, meet Gabby:

“Yoga is a practice that is personal. As I’ve changed most of my routine, I am glad that I can still practice yoga in my living room with my dogs. This transition to social distancing and telework has taught me to focus on the things I can control and find peace during this uncertain time. As we experience more time in front of screens for work, school, and meetings, I encourage you to take breaks, close your eyes, and look inward to find your peace during this time.” – Gabrielle Garrison, Assistant Director, Head of Admissions & Spotz, Gabrielle's BFF & Yoga partner

We’ll be back with more next week, and until then, take good care .