My personal life, the third wave of COVID and the election have got my stress levels way up. Here’s what I do to cope in the moment.
Author: Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY
Staying Apart, Together: The pandemic made me forget how to talk to people
With limited social interaction, I now worry about every text I send and phone call I have.
It’s OK if you don’t watch the presidential debate. Here are other things you can do
While there are reasons to watch the debate – to keep up with the news or learn about the candidates – there are also plenty of reasons to tune out.
Staying Apart, Together: The quarantine hobbies and habits that will last
Some things we picked up to fill our quarantine time will go away after the pandemic. Some might stick with us.
Staying Apart, Together: I used to be cool. Then the pandemic happened.
The changes to my life brought on by the quarantine have accelerated the process of growing up. I’m not mad about it.
Staying Apart, Together: Meet the 13-year-old girl sewing a ‘COVID Memorial Quilt’
This weekend I’m inspired by a 13-year-old making a COVID memorial quilt and all the little kids in my life wearing masks and staying safe.
The vice presidential debate proves that moderators need the power to cut the mics
Even in a more low-key, boring debate like Wednesday’s between Vice President Pence and Senator Harris,
Staying Apart, Together: Animal gifs, baths and celebrity bedtime stories get us through the week
When in-person communication is at an all time low, the way I communicate online has become increasingly important to me. And it brings me joy.
Chris Rock addresses Trump COVID diagnosis in ‘SNL’ monologue: ‘My heart goes out to COVID’
Chris Rock is the first in-person “Saturday Night Live” host in months, and made the most of his monologue, talking Trump, pandemic and the election.
Staying Apart, Together: This week was a lot. We’ll get through it together.
Meditation and self care could be key to feeling better during a tough news cycle.