Holidays and Stress
Holidays and Stress
This Holiday Season Do What’s Best for You and Your Loved Ones
Take Care of Yourself
- Being away from family and friends during the holidays can be hard.
- When you talk with your friends and family about plans, it’s okay if you decide to stay home and remain apart from others.
![A family is shown indoors, holding presents, with a laptop in front of them. They are talking to other people who are shown on the laptop screen.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20201219161936im_/https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/images/your-health/20_321464-H_Webb_COVID-19_Winter_Holidays_virtual_gift.png)
Do What’s Best for Your Household
- Doing what’s best for you includes eating healthy foods and getting enough sleep.
- Take care of your body and stay active to lessen fatigue, anxiety, and sadness.
![A family is shown sledding in the snow in a neighborhood. Each family member is wearing a mask.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20201219161936im_/https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/images/your-health/20_321464-C_Webb_COVID-19_Winter_Holidays_masks.png)
Spend Time with Those in Your Household
- Hard choices to be apart this year may mean that you can spend many more years with your loved ones.
- Do what is best for your health and the health of your loved ones. This year spend time with those in your own household.
![A person is shown standing six feet away from a mother and child. They are outdoors.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20201219161936im_/https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/images/your-health/20_321464-D_Webb_COVID-19_Winter_Holidays_distance.png)
Last Updated Dec. 14, 2020, 12:00 AM