Ashley Regional Medical Center is offering excellent advice on keeping the happy in the holidays and beyond while COVID-19 continues to affect day to day life. “Keeping stress at bay is an essential part of maintaining good mental and physical health and can help keep our immune system running as it should – a goal that is especially important right now,” shares Ashley Regional. “The good news is that there are some simple seasonal strategies you can adopt to minimize stress…” Their first suggestion is to create new traditions and focus on what you can do rather than what you aren’t able to do. Second, embrace the new pace. If your social calendar has slowed down to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, try to savor the extra time and enjoy the company of those within your own household. Also, utilize technology to connect with those you cannot gather with. Finally, be sure to reach out to family and friends if you are struggling. There are also counselors or other behavioral health providers available to reach out to. View the entire press release at www.ashleyregional.com.
