Spending the holiday season alone this year? How to make the most of it
CNNGet inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. “People, because they weren’t spending time with each other in person, started spending a lot of time on Zoom.” Social experiences are important to health, so carving out time for this can improve your well-being. “There’s all sorts of structured activities that people can engage in when they’re spending time with other people, even strangers, and they’re doing something thoughtful and nice for them,” Williams said. “If someone takes action, they get outside of themselves, then they’re thinking about other people,” Williams said. “There’s nothing wrong with you and you will get through it.” It’s also helpful to remember that not all those who are spending their holidays surrounded by people are having a good time.
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