{"id":4889,"date":"2019-08-06T17:34:12","date_gmt":"2019-08-06T21:34:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/counseling-draft\/?page_id=4889"},"modified":"2025-04-04T11:24:54","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T15:24:54","slug":"self-care","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/counseling\/self-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Self Care"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-hero-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-hero   cl-has-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-hero-proper\"><div class=\"overlay\"><div class=\"block\"><h1>Self Care<\/h1><\/div><\/div><div class=\"still\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/counseling\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1592\/self-care-green-leaf-extended-left-e1568905508174.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls-container\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-icon\" title=\"Accessibility controls\">Accessibility controls<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-motion-control cl-accessibility-control-hidden\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Pause motion\">Pause motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">On<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Play motion\">Play motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Off<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-contrast-control\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Increase text contrast\">Increase text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Standard<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Reset text contrast\">Reset text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">High<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-system-setting\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle\" title=\"Apply my preferences site-wide\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle-label\">Apply site-wide<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading fullwidth\"><strong>Find the self-care activities that fit best for you!<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Would you rather go out or stay in?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you feel inspired to be creative or observant?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 400;\">Would you like to be still or active?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 400;\">Do you want to engage with others or have time for yourself?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Art<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Go Out:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore RI on RIPTA (50% off bus fare at campus store)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the URI Fine Arts Galleries<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take in a play at the URI Theatre<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attend a concert through the URI Department of Music<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walk to Hera Gallery, a space for contemporary art, inclusivity, and social change<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take in some live music at the Courthouse Center for the Arts<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the Fantastic Umbrella Factory<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Browse the RISD Art Museum (free on Sundays)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paint pottery, mold candles, or fuse glass at Create! Color Art Studio (Narragansett)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stay In:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plant a succulent terrarium for your bedroom<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paint, color or craft<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knit or crochet<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listen to music<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dance and\/or sing<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make a vision board\/collage<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download a free coloring app on your phone such as Colorfly<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Connect With Others<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find URI organizations and events through <a href=\"http:\/\/urinvolved.uri.edu\">urinvolved.uri.edu<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/announcement\/rhody-connect\/\">Rhody Connect app<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call someone who makes you laugh<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Volunteer through the URI Office of Civic Engagement &amp; Action<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a walk around campus with a friend<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Play cards or board games at 193 Coffeehouse in the Memorial Union<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attend a URI home game (free for students)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invite a friend or residence hall neighbor to join in any of these activities!<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attend a group at the Counseling Center<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Physical Activity<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Outdoors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jump on the South County Bike Path (starting from Brookside Residence Hall)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stroll through the URI Medicinal Plant Gardens &amp; Greenhouses<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to one of Rhode Island\u2019s beautiful beaches<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get into nature with a walk at Biscuit City Trail (less than a mile from URI)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go surfing in Narragansett<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoy free kayak, paddleboard and sailboat rentals through the URI Sailing Center<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Indoors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sign up for a Body Pump, Zumba, Spin, or Yoga class through <a href=\"http:\/\/IMLeagues.com\/uri\">IMLeagues<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get in a workout at Mackal Field House or Fascitelli Fitness and Wellness Center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go for a skate at Boss Ice Arena<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Join an intramural team by signing up on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.IMLeagues.com\/uri\">IMLeagues.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invite friends to go bowling at Old Mountain Lanes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Challenge yourself at Rock Spot Climbing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Eating<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Immerse yourself in the flavors, textures, and aromas of your meal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask an RA to organize an ice cream social for the floor\/hall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try a new recipe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bake some cookies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eat a nourishing meal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Host a potluck<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try locally grown food. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__http:\/\/southkingstownfarmersmarket.org__;!!Jh1S!h3eFJIdcQ9E4Esz23ZKIis8Kr73K_ELH9aVcD9XbIP_Efk8do0PXtihmNDZGZcNQHVeNt-Ejyw6KjyDlFahP7NrkkA$\">The South Kingstown Farmer&#8217;s Market<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Treat yourself to a meal out<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Low Energy<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unplug for the night<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write down everything you are grateful for today<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take a hot shower and\/or bath<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Binge watch a new show<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch your favorite movie<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meditate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>View the San Diego Zoo\u2019s live webcams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relax with some of your favorite scents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rejuvenate your mind and body at the Fascitelli Wellness Resource Center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Self-care<\/strong><\/em> nurtures your physical, mental, and emotional well-being, helping you to manage stress, maintain balance, and show up as your best self.\u00a0 Go ahead and give yourself the care you need. <em><strong>You deserve it!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find the self-care activities that fit best for you! Art Go Out: Stay In: Connect With Others Physical Activity Outdoors Indoors Eating Low Energy Self-care nurtures your physical, mental, and emotional well-being, helping you to manage stress, maintain balance, and show up as your best self.\u00a0 Go ahead and give yourself the care you need. 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