Author: Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY

Election 2020 has been just like the rest of 2020: Long and stressful. Everyone take care of yourselves this weekend.

Election Day 2020 will be like no other. But we can get through it together.

How to stay calm

We can have some fun today and stay safe. I promise.

My personal life, the third wave of COVID and the election have got my stress levels way up. Here’s what I do to cope in the moment.

With limited social interaction, I now worry about every text I send and phone call I have.

While there are reasons to watch the debate – to keep up with the news or learn about the candidates – there are also plenty of reasons to tune out.

Some things we picked up to fill our quarantine time will go away after the pandemic. Some might stick with us.

The changes to my life brought on by the quarantine have accelerated the process of growing up. I’m not mad about it.

The fall is slipping away from us at lightning speed. I want to make sure you’re doing OK.