Many of us have been spending a large portion of our time at our homes lately. The reasons vary from working from home, being laid off/furloughed, becoming home school teachers, etc. We have scrubbed, scrapped, disinfected, wiped, organized, and/or shined just about every surface there is. It has become increasingly difficult to “turn off” our thoughts due to the massive amount of information being thrown at us via the media and social media as well. Some studies suggest that taking a break from daily tasks and completing puzzles can lower our overall stress levels and help us practice mindfulness. It is so important that we take time to just breathe and be present. What kinds of things is your family doing during the pandemic to remain mindful and to help manage stress? Here at Kingstree Group, employees are provided with weekly ideas for “de-stressing” via our weekly newsletter from our employee ran wellness group.