By now you’ve probably joined the millions of Americans who have transitioned to working from home in an effort to #flattenthecurve through social distancing. Schools and offices are closed, you’ve burned through half of your snacks, your children have come to see you as both a short-order cook and cruise director, and in the midst, you’ve been trying to keep it all together and be productive. Sound familiar?If this is you, check out this list of some of the best resources from across the internet to help you start the week with a plan for tackling some of the challenges you might be facing during this time.
- Walking meetings, snail mail, virtual book clubs and more! Our friends at Edge for Scholars have compiled tips for getting relief from social distancing.
- If you’re feeling like your productivity has hit all-time lows, here’s some practical advice on how to maximize your time spent working from home.
- For those with kids at home, this article from CNN has some practical tips for how to work from home with kids (without losing it).
- You or your loved ones struggling with anxiety? You’re not alone. The CDC has the perfect resource for understanding and addressing anxiety related to the Covid-19 outbreak. Another great source of support is this site dedicated to virus anxiety.
- Get your body moving to combat cabin fever with apps like FitOn (free) and Peloton (free for 90 days). Consider including your kids in your exercise plans. GoNoodle is great for those already scaling the walls in boredom!
- For those who enjoy a project or learning a new skill, Adobe Creative Cloud is offering users 2 free months of its products (UAB students and employees can already access this product at no cost here) and Brit + Co is offering free classes ranging from watercolor painting, photography for bloggers, cake decorating, money management, and everything in between through the end of the month with the code SELFCARE.
- Figuring out how to homeschool during this time? Check out this article on how to homeschool during the coronavirus crisis with free resources.
- For those worried about their research lagging behind, Science has 10 ways for researchers to spend their time while away from their labs.
- And finally, don’t forget to stay connected with the CCTS through virtual learning opportunities that will continue to be offered throughout this period like BERD consultations, Case Studies in Mentoring, and more, as well as online resources like our Grant Library and the CCTS Video Channel with past events and learning opportunities.
If there’s something you’d like to see from the CCTS during this time, or questions and concerns you might be having, we want to hear from you! Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any comments or suggestions.
We will continue to be here for you while we navigate this unique time.
We will continue to be here for you while we navigate this unique time.