Skipping the Holidays? 15 Ways to Keep the Joy
Bummed about not seeing fam this year? Make the most of it with these expert tips on finding joy in other ways.
December 22, 2020
Putting the kibosh on your holiday gatherings…and feeling a bit sad about it?
“One of our biggest sources of comfort are our loved ones. Because of the pandemic, there will be fewer in-person get-togethers,” says Stewart Shankman, Ph.D., chief of psychology at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. “This disruption can lead to feelings of loneliness.” And according to recent U.S. Census Bureau data, a third of Americans are showing signs of clinical anxiety and depression.