How to Cope With Loneliness<br />During the Holidays.<br />The 2020 holiday season will undoubtedly be a difficult<br />one, as COVID-19 continues to devastate the country.<br />Many individuals have been forced to cancel<br />their annual plans in favor of staying home<br />and practicing social isolation.<br />Here are 8 ways to ease holiday loneliness<br />and boost your mental health.<br />1. Stay in touch with<br />your loved ones through<br />video chats, phone calls<br />and virtual gatherings.<br />2. If it’s safe for you to do so, step<br />outside and get some fresh air. .<br />3. Keep your day<br />structured by<br />implementing a<br />morning routine. .<br />4. If you have pets, spend time with them.<br />If you don’t, consider becoming an animal foster parent. .<br />5. Open up to your friends<br />and family about what you’re<br />feeling so they can reassure<br />you that you’re not alone.<br />6. If you have a new hobby you’ve been<br />wanting to try, push yourself to start it.<br />7. Find an online volunteer position and<br />make a difference in other people’s lives. .<br />8. Create your own holiday traditions, such as decorating,<br />organizing a gift exchange or creating a movie marathon.
