Our Pine Family is appreciative of the care that front line health care workers provide to Albertans impacted by COVID-19. This is an ideal time for health care providers to develop a diverse self-care plan during the COVID-19 outbreak. Health care providers may want to: • Engage in self-monitoring (aware of your thoughts, emotions, behaviours, body responses) • Take brief relaxation breaks during your scheduled shifts. • Check in regularly with colleagues about your emotional well-being and debrief difficult cases • Focus on what is within your control and attempt to accept situations you cannot change • Focus on wellness practices (sleep hygiene, exercise, balanced nutrition, etc) • Avoid engaging in unhelpful self-talk that may be a barrier to self-care, such as: “It is selfish to take time to rest and recover.” “The needs of others are more important than my needs “The only way I can contribute is by working all the time.” • Remember to honor your limits to achieve sustainable work life balance