Build resilience.

Your ability to adapt to adversity and bounce back quickly develops your sense of empathy, passion and empowerment.

• Start each day with one positive thought. 
• Set realistic goals and move toward them at your own pace. 
• Reach out to someone in need — helping others adds to your sense of purpose. 

Stay connected.

Strong relationships can improve your ability to cope with hard times, stress, depression and anxiety.

• Share a meal, take a walk or chat on the phone with a friend. 
• Listen and be present during conversations. 
• Volunteer in your community. 

Learn new things.

Increasing your brain’s “neuroplasticity,” or the ability to form new pathways, can promote healing and recovery.

• Listen to and/or learn to play music. 
• Try a new sport or physical activity. 
• Make art — color, paint, scrapbook, whatever you like. 

Take care of your body.

What’s good for the body is good for the mind, as shown in an uplifted mood and reduced risk of anxiety and depression.

• Follow a sleep schedule to get quality sleep.  
• Exercise daily — even just 30 minutes works. 
• Add foods with omega fatty acids, such as seafood and nuts, to keep your cells functioning properly. 

Feel your feelings.

By getting in touch with your feelings, you get closer to your values and can make intuitive choices.

• Practice self-compassion when you’re sad or struggling. 
• Notice your emotions and be curious about what they might be telling you. 
• Journal or chat with a caring friend to process your feelings. 

Get help when you need it.

Therapy, counseling and other types of professional support can help you heal, access what you need and create a plan to move forward.

• Try the new online emotional wellness program, Mind Companion Self-care, for self-guided tools to help you improve your emotional well-being. 
• Access six free counseling sessions through Resources For Living.
• Contact your medical provider to discuss which therapy or medication can work for you. 
• If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. 

New resource: Mind Companion Self-care.

This online, self-paced emotional well-being program can give you support where and when you need it. Visit RFL.com/Costco or call 833–721-2320 (TTY: 711) to learn more.