The holidays are stressful, especially for lawyers with end-of-year work obligations, and most especially in the year of the great COVID-19 outbreak.

It’s key to be prepared with coping mechanisms to get through December. In a year when many lawyers might forgo traveling home for the holidays, there’s a need for advanced planning to ensure you can still connect with family members. For those who will still see extended family—that, in itself, can sometimes cause stress—there are tips to deescalate tension and have a good time.