Your list looks really good. When I feel down or lonely I go outside for a walk or text a friend. A good book or TV show helps too. Also, visiting a friend or making a phone call can make me feel better (unless I'm so heavily depressed that it just sucks the last piece of energy out of me). And my pets always make the day better

The holiday season triggers me too, I spend the time from October to December more or less manic. I guess it's the stress because that's the only seasonal cycle I have. Last year I was mildly hypomanic (on meds) and the year before that I was manic, and 3 years ago it was first hypomania that later turned into a mixed episode.

I hope you manage to keep your episodes as mild as possible and things go well so that you'll be able to enjoy the holiday season.