Have a laugh at awkward moments, find out how many times you can wear that N95 mask, and more. Wellbeing Words Jan 18, 2022

plus self-compassion vs guilt, freebies, and the flu shot

Jan 19

In this episode of Wellness Words, we cover:

Why self-compassion is more helpful than guilt in the long term, how to get your free covid tests, why to get a flu shot this year, awkward moments that will have you laughing (and possibly relating), and a lot of great advice on how many times you can wear your N95 mask and advice on the best ways to store and rotate them.

In Covid Safety News:

Today, I learned in perfect detail how many times I can/should use my KN94 (or N95) mask. I had been looking for this content recently and am so thrilled this group of researchers and clinicians shared this post today. Click through to read the full post:

News from Those Nerdy Girls

How long can I wear an N95, KN95, or KF94?

TL;DR: Last week, the CDC said that cloth masks are not as good as other masks. Even though the package may say they can only be used one time, you can safely use them for longer. So what are the tips you can use to extend the life of your N95, KN95, or KF94…

6 months ago · Aparna Kumar

Free covid tests

You can currently request your four free covid tests from the government by visiting covidtests.gov. 4 per household.

There are many reasons you want to get your Flu Shot now.

Here’s a bunch more info on the Flu Shot this year (with lots of graphs):

Your Local Epidemiologist

Influenza is back…sort of

Para leer la versión en español, pulse aquí. Another familiar respiratory virus is back: influenza (otherwise known as the flu). Influenza circulated at historic lows last year. In fact, flu was the lowest it’s been since 1996 (when we first stated tracking the flu), presumably due to a change in social behaviors associated with the pandemic …

6 months ago · 89 likes · 20 comments · Katelyn Jetelina and Lauren Leining

Self-Compassion is more helpful than feeling guilt for long stretches of time.

“Surprisingly, it’s forgiveness, not guilt, that increases accountability. Researchers have found that taking a self-compassionate point of view on a personal failure makes people more likely to take personal responsibility for the failure than when they take a self-critical point of view. They also are more willing to receive feedback and advice from others, and more likely to learn from the experience."
- Kelly McGonigal

For a Laugh - awkward moments

I legit laughed out loud at these posts (and actually cried with laughter when reading some aloud with my husband for a second visit of the posts). If you enjoy them even half as much as I did, you’re in for a treat. Click here if you need a laugh today. Next time I have a cringe-worthy awkward moment, I'll have to think back on these and remember I'm not alone.