If you’re feeling disconnected or stressed out, hit pause and spend a minute or two (if time allows) focusing on each of your five basic senses: sight, smell, hearing, touch and taste.

It may be tricky to connect with people the way we used to, but staying in touch with friends is worth the effort. “Human connection is so essential for our health and well-being,” Weinreb says. If you can’t connect face-to-face, send friends a quick text, email or even voice note to check in and let them know you’re thinking of them.

For a quick mood boost, go for a walk or a hike in nature, or sit in the grass in your yard or local park. Research shows people who regularly visit green spaces typically have lower levels of depression. Plus, spending time in nature may improve your immune health and reduce anxiety, Weinreb says.

Even though many of us are now working from home, this doesn’t mean you have to be available 24/7. Research shows setting clear work-home boundaries is essential for helping you recover from your day and stay healthy, and detaching from phone and email is the key to making that happen. Once you’re done with work for the day, do yourself a favor: Stay out of your email and don’t use your phone for any work-related tasks.

Practicing gratitude can seem like a big ask, especially if you’re facing hard times. However,research shows expressing gratitude for the good things in your life can actually make you feel better.

Sleep is one of the most basic and important forms of self-care on the market. It’s tough enough to handle simple tasks like showering and brewing coffee when your sleep is off, let alone the stresses of work, life and family. So, if you’re not getting the 7–9 hours you need every night for optimal health, prioritize good sleep habits: Wake up and go to bed at the same time every day, avoid caffeine in the evening, turn off electronics up to an hour before bed, and limit the amount of time you spend in bed without sleeping.   (myfitnesspal.com)