Happy Tuesday, Honors Community! Welcome to the first digital edition of Take Care Tuesdays. We’re shifting the format of our in-person series to digital because 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. Each week, we’ll curate goodies for you to read, watch, and join as you adjust to learning and living remotely. Our first resource comes from one of our own students! This week:

READ

This fantastic advice column from Honors Student Aroog Khaliq on staying productive during uncertain times. Choice quote: "Instead of falling down the internet rabbit hole about the pandemic, focus on what you can do to keep yourself and your community healthy and well.” Read full column here>> OR  To submit a question for a future column>>

‌ Brought to you by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, these ten tips will help you to learn productively online. We think #5 is particularly helpful! Read full memo here>>

WATCH

The GIFs found here on the spread of COVID-19. Like other viruses, COVID-19 mainly spreads from person to person. But COVID-19 appears to be significantly more contagious: the World Economic Forum estimates each person affected with Coronavirus is likely to spread it to two other people. This is why social distancing can make such a powerful difference.

JOIN

Our Living in Color panel this Friday, 1 - 2 p.m. CST, Zoom: Living in Color is a program within Honors intended to provide support, resources and community for students of color in the University Honors Program. Join our third conversation in the series. We are hosting an Imposter Syndrome panel with graduate students from diverse academic backgrounds. Our panelists are excited to share their stories and experiences with you. You can join us on Zoom: (https://kansas.zoom.us/j/336555646) or with the Zoom Meeting ID: 336 555 646.

+ Join Us as we work from home. Honors Staff, 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 honors@ku.edu ! We’ll start:

“I love being outside, so this time inside the house has been a bit difficult for me. However, doing a bit of yard work gave me an opportunity to be outside, get some fresh air and sunlight while listening to music while still observing social distancing. After trimming all the overgrown bushes around my house, I felt tired but refreshed and much more able to focus on my tasks.” — Mauricio Gómez Montoya, Student Experience Designer

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