A Self-Care Kit Made Just for You with Love


We know that most of you are feeling some sense of COVID-19 fatigue, and that you're ready for things to go back to "normal". That's why this Valentine's Day, we've put together a one-of-a-kind Virtual Self Care Kit to get you feeling your best and show our support while you continue to stay safe at home. We've curated these resources based on community trends and interests! Pick a category, explore, and share with others.
Don't forget to treat YOURSELF this Valentine's Day!
Go socialize. Choose connection.
It’s critical that we do our best to take care of ourselves and check in on our mental health. Take a second to reflect on how you're doing and reach out to others.
- Start a text or email chain with friends or family about good articles to read, movies to watch, podcasts to listen to, or songs to listen to.
- Play online games with friends using apps, such as Words with Friends, UNO, Kahoot! or Yahtzee with Buddies Dice.
- Host a virtual binge-watching party. Watch Netflix, Disney Plus, Hulu and HBO in sync with friends by getting the Google Chrome extension, Teleparty.
Go explore. Choose the arts.
Do you miss being able to travel? Here are a few resources to virtually take you around the world.
- Experience YOU ARE HERE: A Homebound Travelogue, by La Jolla Playhouse or take part in these fun theatre games with local actors.
- Express your feelings by joining writers across the globe through Gotham Writers Workshop. Sign up for online creative writing classes today.
- Tour museums, and historic sites such as the Eiffel Tower using Google Arts & Culture and Google Earth.
Go listen. Choose music.
The show must go on right? Check out these best live stream performances coming up around the globe.
- Catch a live stream concert any night of the week through Songkick.
- Watch John Legend's live performance to help lift your spirits.
- Listen to these 60 Feel Good Songs that will instantly put you in a good mood.
- See what happens when a girl gives street musicians a coin in this viral video.
Go sweat it out. Choose movement.
It can be hard to find motivation to pick up the weights while working from home. Here's some quick workout and meditation exercises that'll have your endorphins going in no time.
- Headspace Guide to Mediation on Netflix
- 10 Minute Home Workout for Seniors by The Body Coach TV
- Start your 30 Day Yoga Journey today with Yoga with Adriene
Go to the kitchen. Choose cooking.
Looking for quick weeknight meals, our favorite cookie recipe, and comfort foods to cook on Valentine's Day? We've got it all for you!
- Skip the time-intensive meals for one of these easy Buzzfeed recipes. Each of these comes together in about 15 minutes.
- Bake Chocolate Chip cookies from scratch.
- Feel your best with these Superfood Smoothies.
- Can't decide what to make for Valentine's Day? Choose one of these Valentine's Day Comfort Foods.
Go online. Choose laughter.
Laughter is a great form of stress relief, and that's no joke.
- Watch these funny Work From Home Bloopers that we all can relate to.
- Check out these COVID-19 Memes to get you through self-isolation and social distancing.
- Browse these Funny Animal Pictures. These cute animals will be sure to make you smile.
Go local. Choose your community.
Find ways to connect with the San Diego community around you. Here's how:
- Shop local or get takeout from a local restaurant this week.
- Host a 'Driveway Happy Hour.' Grab a lawn chair and a drink and meet with your neighbors six feet apart.
- Support seniors at Serving Seniors by sending them a Valentine's Day card or Valentine's Day item from our Amazon Wish List!
Go green. Choose nature.
Breathe the fresh air and take in the beauty around you. Here's how you can use your five sense to connect with nature:
- Exercise your green thumb by purchasing a low maintenance plant (succulents are great!)
- Fly over an active volcano, gaze up at a night sky or ride horseback by doing a Virtual National Park Tour.
- Take the family outside with STEM Families Virtual Nature Walk or get some fresh air on one of the best trails in San Diego today.
Go within. Find inner joy.
If you've been feeling a bit anxious or uneasy lately, you're not alone. Here are some quick tips and resources to add to your daily self-care routine: