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- Bryanna Barker, health and wellness educator at the University of Manitoba
"KEEP YOUR ROUTINE — EATING, EXERCISE, SLEEPING, CONNECTING
WITH LOVED ONES — AS NORMAL AS POSSIBLE DURING AN ABNORMAL
TIME. A FEW THINGS ARE BOUND TO GIVE BUT DO YOUR BEST TO DO
WHAT YOU'D NORMALLY DO."
5. USE COPING RESOURCES.
"For some, the holidays are a joyful time. For
others, the season is challenging. With that
in mind, have a list of resources like stress
management apps on your cell phone so you
can find it and prevent mental fatigue," she
adds. "Also consider pu ing aids like a crisis
centre number on your desk so it's close at hand
to access quickly for you or others."
6. COVID-19 BONUS TIP:
"COVID is still hovering, so safety is still
important," she says. "At gatherings, write
names on cups, distance tables, have single-
serving meal portions, use disposable cutlery
and have lots of holiday-themed sanitation
stations. Have fun with it and put a creative
spin on implementing health safeguards."
