According to a recent poll published by goodnewsnetwork.org, eight in 10 Americans say they really want to hear some positive news. The survey of 2,000 Americans also asked people how they are coping with that stress. Others in the survey say they are dealing with the added stress by going for a walk, calling a friend, or snuggling up with a pet. According to a poll conducted on giving Tuesday, six out of 10 people who had hard times during 2020 said they were led to give more back to their community. Mental health experts say if you consider these coping mechanisms, your view of the upcoming year can look bright indeed.