Self-Care by BURST: Brief Useful Resources & Supportive Talks https://padlet.com/BURST/Bookmarks These resources are to help encourage and support a consistent self-care practice. “Loving yourself isn’t vanity. It’s sanity.”— Katrina Mayer en-us 2022-03-10 19:56:16 UTC 2025-06-23 18:14:55 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f34a.png DCF Employee Assistance Program (Resources) BURST https://padlet.com/BURST/Bookmarks/wish/2181632672 2022-05-12 17:08:58 UTC https://padlet.com/BURST/Bookmarks/wish/2181632672 Quick Self-Care Ideas (<5 minutes) BURST https://padlet.com/BURST/Bookmarks/wish/2181673254
  • Listen to music (without doing anything else...minus dancing/singing along)
  • Talk a short walk (preferably outside)
  • Call/text a friend
  • Deep breathing techniques
  • Pet an animal
  • Read a few inspirational quotes
  • Eat a snack (paying attention to your senses)
  • Sit in a rocking chair
  • Check out some funny memes/videos online
  • Sit in the sun (or shade)
  • Massage scented lotion on your hands
  • Wash your face and neck with cool water
  • Drink a cup of tea or coffee
  • Doodle on paper
  • Somatic release techniques (unclench your jaw, roll your shoulders, scream, wiggle your fingers and toes)
  • Light a scented candle
    • ]]>     2022-05-12 17:34:51 UTC https://padlet.com/BURST/Bookmarks/wish/2181673254     Medium Self-Care Ideas (5-15 minutes) BURST https://padlet.com/BURST/Bookmarks/wish/2181675863
  • Color in a coloring book
  • Read an article (not work-related)
  • Take a hot shower
  • Use a face and/or hair mask
  • Dance around
  • Play with a pet
  • Write in a journal
  • Draw or paint something small
  • Go for a drive
  • Workout (HIIT, yoga, jogging, biking, swimming, etc)
  • Go for a walk outside (preferably without your phone)
  • Meditate

    • ]]>     2022-05-12 17:36:37 UTC https://padlet.com/BURST/Bookmarks/wish/2181675863     Long Self-Care Ideas (>15 minutes) BURST https://padlet.com/BURST/Bookmarks/wish/2181677465
  • Take a bubble bath
  • Take a pet on a long walk (maybe a new route)
  • Read a chapter or two from a non work-related book
  • Watch an episode (or more) of a show (even if you've watched it 1,000 times!)
  • Play a game (video, phone, board, etc.)
  • Cook/bake your favorite meal
  • Pick up a hobby that you previously stopped
  • Take a nap (bonus if the sheets are freshly cleaned!)
  • Paint a picture
  • Explore a new local spot (restaurant, bookstore, park, beach, etc.)
  • Workout (running, biking, weights, etc.)
  • Catch up with a family member or friend
  • Listen to a podcast
  • Craft something (sewing, woodwork, crochet, etc.)
  • Attend a religious service/event
  • Watch/listen to a TED Talk
  • Plant a garden
  • Meditate

    • ]]>     2022-05-12 17:37:35 UTC https://padlet.com/BURST/Bookmarks/wish/2181677465     4-7-8 Method Breathing Exercise (YouTube) BURST https://padlet.com/BURST/Bookmarks/wish/2181746128 2022-05-12 18:21:49 UTC https://padlet.com/BURST/Bookmarks/wish/2181746128 Box Breathing Exercise (YouTube) BURST https://padlet.com/BURST/Bookmarks/wish/2181747757 2022-05-12 18:22:58 UTC https://padlet.com/BURST/Bookmarks/wish/2181747757 5- Minute Meditation You Can Do Anywhere (YouTube) BURST https://padlet.com/BURST/Bookmarks/wish/2181774551 2022-05-12 18:40:46 UTC https://padlet.com/BURST/Bookmarks/wish/2181774551 Guided Meditation 18:35 (YouTube) BURST https://padlet.com/BURST/Bookmarks/wish/2181788023 2022-05-12 18:50:28 UTC https://padlet.com/BURST/Bookmarks/wish/2181788023