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
- Create some art: write a poem, paint a picture, etc.
- Do a Fifteen Minute Progressive Muscle Relaxation
- Do some relaxing stretches
- Drink some water
- Eat good and healthy food
- Get some exercise
- Go for a walk
- 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
- Read a guided relaxation
- Take a nap
- Take a shower
- Tips on journaling
- 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
- Chaplains’ Office
- Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
- Diversity and Inclusion
- HC Massages
- HC Outdoors Club (Contact OutdoorsClub@g.holycross.edu)
- LGBTQIA+ Community
- Prestige Movie Tickets
- Student Wellness Education
Off-Campus Resources (Local)
- Bikram Yoga (Student Discount)
- MetroWest Yoga
- The HeartWell Institute in Worcester (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 “HOME” to 741741 (trained crisis counselors about anything that’s on your mind; free, 24/7, confidential)
- Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
- LGBTQ Hotline: 1-888-843-4564
- Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800−799−7233
- Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) the website has resources too
- Trevor Project LGBTQ Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-866-488-7386