There's no denying it: Life feels really strange these days. And since COVID-19 will remain among us for some time, these "strange times" are officially becoming our "new normal."

Social distancing remains important — and it requires each of us to make pretty substantial changes to the way we live our everyday lives. We're rethinking birthday parties, whether restaurants, gyms and group fitness classes are safe, and even whether or not we should visit loved ones and friends that are most vulnerable in person.

These may sound like small, insignificant changes, but over time they add up — and it can make you feel like you've lost some control over your life. The COVID-19 pandemic is changing the way we live our lives, but here are six ways we can all take control.

This article was updated on May 29, 2020 to reflect the current state of the evolving COVID-19 pandemic.