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…
Do's and Don'ts for handling holiday stress. Don’t pin your happiness on expecting any day or occasion to be special the way you planned. The day the turkey caught on…
Do's and Don'ts for dealing with holiday stress Don't push difficult feelings away all the time. They honor our whole lives. Do realize that holidays can bring sadness and losses to…
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.…
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…
#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…