By NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — As we prepare for the holidays, Beth Akins with Horizons Mental Health Center wants to be sure we do what we can.
"There's some simple things that you can control," Akins said. "Make sure you wear your mask. Eat healthy. Get plenty of sleep. I always tell people, don't forget to get fresh air, sunlight, exercise. Just those simple things."
All the possibilities are not what to focus on.
"Focus on, here's what I know today, here's what I have today," Akins said. "Here's what I can do today."
Just because the holidays will look different doesn't mean you can't contact the ones you love.
"We may not be able to see Grandma and Grandpa this year, but that doesn't mean we can't still be connected," Akins said. "While we may be physically distanced, we can still be socially connected to people."
In fact, if you embrace finding ways to be connected, you might be able to create some new traditions that your family can remember in the future.