For most people, the holidays look very different this year. As we continue to adjust to our current reality, it’s important that we also work to maintain our mental health. From fears of the pandemic, the isolating effects of social distancing, confronting and relearning racial injustice in the U.S., natural disasters, financial struggles, and the stress of the presidential election, it’s no surprise that anxieties are high for many of us. Even without the pandemic to consider, we have to acknowledge the inevitable stress, anxiety, and depression that can come up for many people during the colder months and the holidays. This time of year is hard, and if you’re struggling right now, this is for you. Today we share 5 tips to help protect your mental health during and after the 2020 holiday season.

The tradition of making and sticking to New Year’s Resolutions is daunting for many of us. Surveys show that resolutions are often abandoned by the second week of January and many of us are left feeling discouraged and frustrated. Here we our 5 tips on how to follow through and really stick to your new year goals and intentions.