Category: Holiday Stress
3 Ways to Take Care of Yourself at Dysfunctional Family Gatherings
How do you feel about the holiday season? Many of us have emerged from dysfunctional, chemically altered, abusive, negligent or toxic family relationships. Merely the thought of facing these people again can set off a firestorm of triggers. You may feel guilty about avoiding family during holidays. You may dreadRead More
When You Want to Make Family Time Special
Don’t pin your happiness on expecting any day or occasion to be special the way you planned. The day the turkey caught on fire will always bring back a unique memory of the day! Do create rituals or carry on meaningful ones, which anchor our lives in the rhythm ofRead More
Holiday Stress Management Tips When There Aren’t Enough Hours In the Day
Don’t short yourself on downtime, so that you are grumpy and can’t enjoy the season. Do find ways to catch up on rest, get your downtime, and help yourself relax. Holiday travel and changes in our daily routine can disrupt important things we do to rest our minds, restore ourRead More
Holiday Cards and Connections: When You Want to Renew Old Ties
Don’t broadly send holiday cards and hope for the best. Do give the gift of time and connection. Consider calling people you haven’t been in touch with lately. People have a wide range of feelings about exchanging holiday cards and annual news letters. One couple explains they welcome getting holiday cardsRead More
Holiday Spending: Talking with Your Partner about Money
#7. When You’re Really Tempted to Splurge From: 11 Holiday Stresses, and What to Do Instead. Don’t spend more than you can afford. Do talk with each other about what giving gifts means, and about the budget, before shopping. If we want to really make a holiday special, our big plansRead More