Self-Care Lock Down Tips

Now that most of us are selfisolating and practicing social distancing, we’re adjusting to a new normal. It’s a stressful time, and it’s only natural that we’re going to have up and down days. It’s important, now more than ever, that we look after ourselves and practise self-care. To help with that, St Catherine’s Hospice asked their community of supporters to give their best self-care tips during this uncertain time. Here’s what they said: • Try something new

“Take up a creative hobby, like journaling or colouring, something you can look back on to remember the challenge you overcame.” – Laura

“Being cooped up at home is the perfect time to try that thing you’ve always put off doing. Try and learn something new every day, even if it’s just a single word or phrase in a foreign language.” – Neil • Stay positive

“Remember that every passing second, we’re moving closer to coming out the other side. Keep the faith and stay positive!” – Paul • Keep active

“Use the daily permitted exercise and make sure you get some fresh air. I go for a walk every day and try to do the 10,000 steps. I enjoy watching the trees greening up and admiring the flowers.” - Carol • Stick to a routine

“To make sure you aren’t wandering around aimlessly, have a structure in place so you can still have a routine” –Tanya • Declutter and organise

“While the pandemic may leave us feeling out of control, a great way to combat this is to focus on the things that you can control. To help stop my mind from worrying and to help me feel more relaxed, I enjoy decluttering and organising my home and making a nice relaxing space to unwind in.” – Lindsay • Stay calm and relaxed

“If you have a garden, take up bird watching! At this time of year birds are nesting and can do with a little help from us with feeding. It’s very relaxing to watch them.” – Sally

“Take time to look after yourself. Even if you’re confined to one room of your house, you may still be able to do some meditation, yoga or some basic physical activity while watching an exercise video.” - Laura • Stay in touch

“Keep talking – whether it’s video calls, text messages, voice notes, joining forums or joining conversations on social media, make sure you keep talking to those that you love. It’s so important to stay social and not to shut yourself off from everybody.” – Lizzie

Whilst many of us are in lockdown at home, staff at St Catherine’s Hospice continue to provide vital care and support to local terminally ill people across our community. Never has their care been more important, but it’s only thanks to the generosity of readers like you that St Catherine’s can be there at a time it’s needed most. As a local charity, the well-loved hospice has already seen a severe impact on its funding because of coronavirus, so Claire Irving, St Catherine’s Chief Executive asked us to share this message with you.

“As your local hospice, we’re proud to help people in our community through the most difficult of times. Now, more than ever, we must look after one another.

The impacts of coronavirus are profound, and my thoughts are with you at this extremely challenging and uncertain time. Today, more than ever, our relationships with our loved ones feel important. We’re taking extra time to reach out and connect with those we care about. To look out for friends, neighbours, and people more vulnerable than we are. To be there for each other. To rally together and support one another.

Remember you can make a donation by calling our supporter care team on 01293 447361 or online at: www.stch.org.uk/BeThere

COUNCIL AND LIONS JOIN FORCES

The Covid19 Emergency Fund of £10,000 established by Burgess Hill Town Council has received a generous matching contribution from the Burgess Hill District Lions Club bringing the total amount available to £20,000. The fund has been established to assist local groups reacting to the effects of Covid19 on the local community.

While groups such as the Food Bank are coping with current demand, as the effects become more apparent so more demand on resources is expected. The Town Council in collaboration with various local groups is drawing up contingency plans to try and address the effects of the lockdown on the community. These may include an increase in food parcels and delivery of these to the most vulnerable.

A larger central depot for the Foodbank is being investigated as is the possibility of providing frozen meals. To this end freezers and chillers are being sourced as well as a supply chain for food. Cllr Robert Eggleston, Leader of the Town Council acknowledged the generosity of the Lions and the good works of volunteers and groups such as the Food Bank, Neighbourly Care and Age UK. He said the way that various groups and residents across Burgess Hill are pulling together during these difficult times is very humbling. “I think I speak for everyone on Burgess Hill Town Council when I say how grateful we are to Burgess Hill Lions for their generous donation and to all the hard work of key workers and volunteers who are doing so much to look after the vulnerable in the town. We will be doing a whole lot more in the days and weeks ahead.”

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