How to Deal with Difficult Family Members During the Holidays
The holiday season is my favorite time of year.
I remember childhood memories of our favorite family traditions - everything from camping out watching holiday movies in the living room to baking our favorite desserts and treats in time for family gatherings or parties with friends. To me, life generally feels a little happier, a bit more joyful and magical, around this tie of year.
However, for many, the holidays can be a difficult, perhaps even painful time.
Some of you have endured the loss of a loved one, spouse, or child. Perhaps you have estranged relationships with people in your family and you're not sure how to deal with them, especially as we head into what performer Andy Williams calls, "the most wonderful time of the year."
One of the best tools my counselor has helped teach me over the years is how to deal with difficult - even unhealthy or unsafe - people.
It is a tool I think we all need in our emotional toolbox, especially if dealing with certain family members around the holiday season is messy or difficult for you.
Read more on the five helpful tips over at Blessed is She . . .
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Thank you for this great reminder! Something I've found helpful is to look at things with humor. One of my relatives is great at defusing a tense/stressful situation or discussion by chuckling at how ridiculous things can be. So, I've been trying to look at the comical side of things. It is definitely much easier to do when he's around, but I'm still trying to keep my heart light and not take things too seriously when I'm in a challenging atmosphere :)
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