Picking up the phone - Call or text a family member or friend! Hear what is going on in their lives and if you want to talk about the news, a fresh perspective could help.
Reading the newspaper or listening to the radio - Just limit your news intake if it becomes overbearing.
Talking "face to face" - Use Skype, FaceTime or Zoom to catch up with family and friends.
Watching movies and reading books - Give yourself a little mental escape from the real world.