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So far, the year 2020 has been difficult for people around the world. Millions have been sickened by the COVID-19 virus, laid off from work and are feeling financially strained. It's been hard to find good news out there, so we rounded up eight good things to come from the pandemic to share with anyone who could use a smile. To spread some positivity, check out some of the good things that have happened this year.

Amidst the global COVID-19 pandemic, there’s no doubt about it - these are trying times for everyone physically, mentally and emotionally. Even if you aren't a healthcare professional or other essential worker on the front lines, it’s still difficult to cope with the dramatic change in lifestyle and stress we’re all experiencing. Giving ourselves permission for a high level of self care is more important than ever. Remaining in quarantine for an extended amount of time is a challenge. Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations, but there are things we can all do to remain mentally strong. Below we’re offering eight tips to help anyone better manage their mental health while social distancing at home.

To help prevent further spread of COVID-19, there’s a consensus that Americans need to stay home and adhere to social distancing practices. This is especially recommended if one feels sick or has a suspected or confirmed case of the virus. As directed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it’s important to self-quarantine and be mindful of personal hygiene, such as washing your hands and the like. Our health and the health of the nation is top of mind, but the question remains: will U.S. workers still get paid if they stay home?

People often say that if you want to start saving money, stop eating out so much. With hectic schedules that can be much easier said than done. Sure, it may not seem like eating out a couple of times a week isn’t a big deal and won’t do too much damage, but the truth is, it all adds up. Luckily, there are still ways to indulge the foodie in you while still saving money. The average American household spends $3,000 a year eating out.1 With a statistic like that, seeking out ways to be cost-effective with your food is critical.

What shapes us? Our personalities and values build our culture. These factors are what drive who we work with, how we serve them, and what content we share. Who We Serve? Let’s start with who we serve. As a team, when we put our heads together and talked through commonalities of our clients, we found they had a lot in common. They might not be the same age or from the same place--some have big families, some small, there’s a healthy mix of married, single or divorced, men and women, doctors, nurses, small business owners, business professionals and laborers. Where their connections became apparent was in their values.

The holidays are an especially wonderful time to teach kids about giving and serving others. Learning that "giving" goes beyond buying presents for loved ones and allows your family to experience the joy that comes from blessing others. This can be an especially valuable experience for children. Even better, doing something to help others as a family can bring your family closer together and your children get to see you modeling the behavior as well. We have 15 ways your family can serve others this holiday season all while you spend quality time together as a family.