5 Ways You Can Stop The Spread:

1. STAY AT HOME
Lessen your risk of exposure and chance of spreading of COVID-19 by cozying up inside.
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2. EMBRACE LONG DISTANCE RELATIONSHIPS
Remain at least 6 ft away from people if you can help it.  It is especially important to avoid close contact with people who are sick.

3. SCRUB-A-DUB-DUB
Wash your hands with soap & water for AT LEAST 20 SECONDS after being in a public place, blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing. Hand sanitizer containing AT LEAST 60% ALCOHOL if washing is inaccessible.

4. COVER YOUR COUGH
If you are sick, stay at home!  Cover your coughs and sneezes, wear a face mask (if you have access to one), and wash your hands.

5. PICK-UP TIME
Clean and disinfect commonly touched surfaces: your phone, doorknobs, light switches, keyboards, etc.

When in doubt, seek advice from our friends at the CDC!

How to make the most of staying at home:

1. CONNECT WITH FRIENDS & FAMILY
FaceTime, Phone Calls, and Online Gaming are all engaging ways to connect with loved ones.
Psych!, a gaming app created by Ellen Degeneres, can be played afar by multiple players as long as you all have a phone. Make up fake answers to real trivia & and guess which you think is really correct!

2. EXPRESS YOURSELF
Journaling, dancing, singing, drawing, and painting are all great ways to tune into your emotions and embrace your creative side.

3. LOOK, LISTEN, LEARN
Read a book, listen to a podcast, or research a topic you've always want to learn more about. The Wikipedia wormhole is waiting for you!! Podcast recommendations: Darknet Diaries (for storytelling & suspense), The Daily (for a dose of the news), The ArmChair Expert (for a friend), and Modern Love (for true stories of love, loss, and redemption).

4. CREATE A ROUTINE
Wake up with an intention or goal for the day. Plan your day around this attention or goal, sprinkling in activities that you enjoy.

5. LIMIT PHONE USE
This is much easier said than done, but can really make a difference in your mental health!  Research links excessive phone use to depression, anxiety, and lower quality of sleep.