Dialing Down the Drama for Harmonious Holidays
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After spending the last few years enjoying scaled-back holiday events, coming back to a table full of different personalities and viewpoints can feel overwhelming. Here are a few tips that may help you prepare for festivities so you can maintain your festive spirit and feel less friction with your beloved family.
In this episode we explore
- How they know how to push your buttons
- Ways to restore perspective after feeling triggered
- Courtesy versus boundaries, and finding the sweet spot
- Taking responsibility for your own emotional needs
- Discussing what will or won’t be discussed
- Confirmation bias and how it can divide
- Agreeing to disagree, or Right versus Happy
- The real meaning of family gatherings
A note: These perspectives and suggestions are based on my own experience and personal character, and may not be the most highly evolved guidelines for creating a peaceful family gathering, but they’re what have worked for me and may help you sail through the season with a little less friction at the table.
Your own personal experience and viewpoints are welcome, please share in the comments at https://happifiedlife.com
Exploring others’ perspectives is always helpful in recognizing what feels aligned and what doesn’t, and ultimately that inner compass is your most important guide!
Wishing you a healthy, happy, and peaceful holiday season.
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