Stay Calm During The Holidays!

Happy Holidays! I wanted to share this great article "A Therapist's Guide to Staying Calm During Family Holidays" written by Carolyn Steber on November 17, 2022. The article was published in Bustle. 

www.bustle.com/wellness/how-to-stay-calm-during-holidays-family

​Click on the link above to read the article.

Here are the 17 tips included in the article:

1. Take note of your emotions
2. Set boundaries
3. Only show up to what you enjoy
4. Know when to leave
5. Take time to cool off
6. Take deep breaths
7. Change the topic
8. State your needs
9. Bring a plus-one
10. Stick with your allies
11. Be strategic in how you help
12. Resist unhealthy coping mechanisms
13. Focus on being nice
14. Sit back and observe
15. Get some sleep
16. Don't force it
17. Remember that you're not alone

May your holidays be filled with love and light!