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…
#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…
6. When You're Longing for Special Moments With Your Partner You’re exploring: 11 Holiday Stresses, and What to Do Instead. Sign up for all 11 tips to help you feel closer this holiday season. Don't feel shy and decide against…
Lights - Decorations - Presents! Does Holiday Hustle Give You Holiday Blues? Don't let the rush of activities starve your relationship. Do make time each day for quiet check-ins with yourself and your loved ones. Why Reaching Out to Others is…
When You Want Decorating Bliss Don't compete with Martha Stewart, (or anyone you know) for best-dressed house, table, or cookie tray. Do find the heart in the holidays. Ask and answer what touches you the most to display or offer. From…
#3. When You Want Holiday Plans to be Fun for Everyone Don't rely on your assumptions about what everyone really needs or wants. DO... talk a few times beforehand about what your loved ones really enjoy about the holidays, family time, winter…
You're exploring: 11 Ways Holiday Stress Ruins Relationships, and What to Do Instead Don't down your breakfast while getting the news or launching into your daily routine. DO... Start your day with mindfulness. Savor your tea, coffee or breakfast without doing anything…
You're exploring: 11 Ways Holiday Stress Ruins Relationships, and What to Do Instead. Sign up for all 11 tips to help you feel closer this holiday season. #1. When You Get Home with Lots to Do: Don't begin your time together…
Welcome to the series: 11 Holiday Stresses that Ruin Relationships - and What to Do Instead. You're reading the first one! For 11 special posts, we'll share ways to invite deeper emotional connection, and restore calm for each source of stress. You…
What are we looking for in our most important relationships? It's that feeling of a safe, dependable, steady connection with another person. It helps us stay on an even keel despite whatever is going on around us. What we're looking for…
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