If we stay positive, we can see the many opportunities that are available to make holiday season 2020 unforgettable. Families have the chance to work together to come up with safe ways of continuing longstanding traditions as well as to create new ones.

Technology provides space for families to meet virtually and be a part of each other’s gathering. Knowing that it will be different can sometimes cause stress. Here are some tips to precent holiday stress during this pandemic.

• Acknowledge your feelings.
• Reach out and talk with someone.
• Be creative. Find unique ways to connect with loved ones in a safe way.
• Maintain healthy boundaries.
• Take a breather. Allow yourself to take a break. Go for a walk. Listen to music. Read a book.
• Use your imagination and find safe ways to keep family traditions live, or create new ones.
• Continue a good self-care routine.
• Allow yourself to say “no” if it is too much.
• Seek help if you start to feel overwhelmed.