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Scott Kelly, a retired NASA astronaut, offered advice on isolation from his year on the International Space Station: Follow a schedule, pace yourself with work, make sure to leave time for fun activities — he watched “Game of Thrones” twice — and go outside if you can (but leave at least six feet between you and others).

Here are other tips:
• Make little occasions special. A Seattle psychologist dresses up with her husband and children for a “family date night,” and plants a garden with her daughters. www.nytimes.com/2020/03/22/us/coronavirus-seattle-anxiety-mental-health-stress.html

• Follow your favorite writers. Many authors are using social media to engage with their fans, offering readings, art classes and other activities.https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/20/books/writers-entertain-kids-virus.html

• Start bringing movement into tiny moments. It doesn’t take fancy equipment — or any equipment — to exercise at home. www.nytimes.com/2020/03/20/style/self-care/isolation-exercise-meditation-coronavirus.html

• Have a virtual happy hour with your friends. Try to ask a question that’s not about the virus, like: What is the most hilarious thing you’ve seen that distracted you from the current situation? www.nytimes.com/2020/03/20/well/virus-virtual-happy-hour.html

• Listen to these podcasts, which will make you laugh, calm down or dance. www.nytimes.com/2020/03/22/arts/podcasts-coronavirus.html

• What’s the organizational expert Marie Kondo up to while working from home? Tidying, of course. www.nytimes.com/2020/03/20/business/marie-kondo-coronavirus-diary.html

• The New York Times Travel desk is compiling its first reader-generated “36 Hours” column. Submit your ideas for spending a weekend wherever you are.https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/19/travel/36-hours-readers.html

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