Henny Penny Farmette

During the global pandemic of Covid-19 (caused by a novel form of the corona virus), each of us are challenged to stay healthy, protect our loved ones, and not contribute to the spread of the disease.

Many of us have family members and pets to care for. Some of us have grandparents and babies living with us. Others might have to rely on the outside help of caregivers who must enter our homes. Sheltering in place can be taxing on the physical, mental, and emotional levels, especially with many people to care for and much to do even as we remain hyper vigilant about protecting everyone.

When it’s difficult to find a moment to ourselves or when we’re living alone and finding the isolation hard to bear, suggestions for self-care might be just the thing to give us each day a new focus.

Order a copy of The Self-Care Planner for ideas about how to care for yourself. https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Self-Care-Planner/Meera-Lester/9781507211649

Self-care is a powerful tool for having a successful, meaningful, and joyful life. Regularly taking time to nourish your body, mind, and spirit helps you be more productive, improves confidence, enhances self-esteem, and ensures more meaningful relationships. You can start on any day in any moment.

Self-care isn’t selfish, it’s an act of love.

While you await the delivery of your copy (which might be delayed during this pandemic), observe the following mandates for protecting yourself and your loved ones and stay informed.

1. Don’t touch your eyes, nose, or mouth with your hands.

2. Use a bent elbow in which to cough or sneeze. If using a tissue, dispose of it after use.

3. Wash hands thoroughly and often with soap and water. Use hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol when soap and water are not available.

4. If you are symptom-free but exposed, self isolate for 14 days.

5. If you have symptoms, call your doctor for advice.

6. Follow the rules set forth by your local and national authorities and community public health leaders.

A NOTE ABOUT THE SELF-CARE PLANNER

The book is a unique weekly guide to prioritize YOU. You’ll discover activities for Body, Mind, and Spirit that reinforce each month’s empowerment theme. This one-of-a-kind guide lets you start caring for yourself at any time, on any day, during any week or month of the year. You will set monthly intentions and create your own workable schedule. You’ll find space at the end of each month to journal about personal insights, breakthroughs, or successful achievements.

Using THE SELF-CARE PLANNER, you are answerable only to yourself. Take time, have fun, and enjoy the process of becoming more  self-aware and healthier as you achieve the life you want. This book is a perfect gift for yourself or others who often do too much but especially now with new demands on you.

The book may have activities that involve others in your community. For those activities wait until local and national public health authorities say it is safe to mingle with others. For now, however, the nation has been instructed to practice social distancing.

Stay well, practice basic protective measures, and look for the positives. Life goes on. Honor and bless your body so it may carry you forward in good health to achieve your dreams.

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