Holiday traditions – some that people have enjoyed their entire lives – may need to look a bit different this year. Provident recommends planning ahead for how you will celebrate. Do a test run with a Zoom meal so you don’t add stress on the day of while you figure out how to make things work. Schedule small joys like phone calls, movies, or even a bath, to keep the day busy, which can minimize the anxiety leading up to it.

You don’t need a grand plan for feeling better. It can be as simple as taking a freshly baked cookie to a next door neighbor or going for a walk. The key is to step outside the ordinary and recognize the importance of these small changes.

Be thankful for a nice day by making time to go outside. Write a letter to someone telling them how they’ve made a difference in your life. Feeling and showing appreciation has a ripple effect that starts by making yourself happier, then washes over others.