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Stay Calm During The Holidays!

11/29/2022

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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!
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