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 mind. Share your longings for past times or people with people…
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…
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…
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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…
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