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COVID CRISIS SPURS RELIEF GROUPS TO SEND MONEY, FOOD, SAFETY GEAR TO VICTIMS, 1st RESPONDERS
Ever since the pandemic hit the United States, several organizations have shifted into high gear with donations of Personal Protection Equipment (face masks, gloves, respirators, gowns), free food and grocery delivery to homes, helping with transportation and errands for seniors, etc. Here are some charities that have stepped up to the plate to serve the communities that have been hard hit by the Coronavirus:
Staying Active in an Era of Social Distancing
The recent era of Covid-19 virus has caused us to rethink and approach all aspects of daily life differently. All around the world, business is being conducted utilizing different techniques, if at all. We are all learning how to be teachers while educating our children utilizing virtual platforms. Board games and jigsaw puzzles are enjoying renewed interest, as we search for ways to entertain our families. What we eat and how we dine are being challenged. Travel is being curtailed. While we all look forward to an expedient path to a vaccine, treatment and abundant testing resources, we are forced to accept that social distancing is likely to be a reality for the foreseeable future.
ASANAS for Lung Health
Lungs are in the limelight due to COVID-19 and its insidious attack on this vital organ of our body. COVID-19 is a primarily respiratory disease and it usually attacks the lungs first. Healthy lungs might provide resilience against this deadly virus.
Have Anxiety? It Just Might Save Your Life Right Now
I am a psychologist with an expertise in the treatment of anxiety, but what do I tell my patients during a national epidemic when I am nervous, too? I am constantly worrying about my physician brother who is on the front lines every day and my elderly parents who are, fortunately right now, stuck at home, as well as my friends working in the epicenter of the outbreak. So, what is this thing called anxiety? Anxiety is worry that is sometimes excessive or disproportionate to the situation and can potentially impair a person’s normal level of functioning and he/she may suffer with fear. However, at other times, anxiety can be a healthy and motivating emotion to a very real situation. Perhaps, the very expected and natural anxiety and fear of this pandemic might just be helpful.
10 Ways to Succeed as a Remote Worker
The remote economy is growing rapidly. Companies are cutting experienced employees and hiring more contractors to cut costs.
For a company, an employee costs twice their salary, if you include all the expenses that go into employing an employee: hiring costs, firing costs, capital equipment, travel and meal expenses, health insurance, other insurance, taxes, Social Security, etc. It just makes more sense for companies to outsource their needs rather than spend money on workers in-house.
A Little Extra TLC: Tips to Support Students with Distance Learning
The transition from classrooms to at-home distance learning can be especially challenging for families of elementary-aged children. Those challenges are often compounded when parents/guardians are also working remotely while overseeing children’s studies. Now that students are universally facing the same challenge – distance learning – we've put together some helpful tips to help students find success while learning at home.
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