Self care is important for our physical, mental, and spiritual health. Practicing self care makes us more effective, energetic, and confident, and it reduces stress. Below you will find various self care resources.
Free Things You Can Do On Your Own (Or With a Friend)
- Breathing Exercises, take 3 deep breaths
- : write a poem, paint a picture, etc.
- Get some exercise
- Listen to music
- Make a cup of tea/coffee (perhaps consider caffeine-free!)
- Meditative/Grounding Exercises:
- Reach out to a friend or loved one
- Read a book
- Take a nap
- Take a shower
- Watch a favorite movie or show
Phone Apps
- Calm
- Gratitude Journal
- Headspace
- Insight Timer
- My Fitness Pal
- Omvana
- Relax Melodies: Sleep & Yoga
- Sleep Cycle
- Study
- The Smiling Mind
- Virtual Hope Box
On Campus Resources
- HC Outdoors Club (Contact OutdoorsClub@g.holycross.edu)
- LGBTQIA+ Community
Off-Campus Resources (Local)
- (Student Discount)
- (HC gets 20% discount on ALL events)
- Worcester Art Museum (College Students with ID: $12 / Free on the third Thursday of each month, 11 a.m.- 8 p.m.)
National Resources
If you are struggling and want to speak to someone immediately:
- Crisis Text Line: Text 鈥淗OME鈥 to 741741 (trained crisis counselors about anything that鈥檚 on your mind; free, 24/7, confidential)
- Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
- LGBTQ Hotline: 1-888-843-4564
- Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800鈭799鈭7233
- Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) the has resources too
- Trevor Project LGBTQ Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-866-488-7386