How Do You Deal With Family Stress During The Holidays?
Do you want to reduce family stress during the Holidays? Seeing family on special occasions can bring such joy and happiness and add to the beauty of the season, but for many it can create such overwhelming stress. Boundaries are important: First and foremost, if the prospect of going to a family gathering during the holidays creates debilitating stress, then it is wise to give yourself permission to respectfully decline the invitation. As adults, we get to choose whether we want to participate in family gatherings or not, and if the family history generates too much stress and emotional turmoil, it is perfectly within your rights as an adult to choose not to participate. Make other plans and enjoy yourself! It’s manageable but I’m not looking forward to it: Well, if you are like many, attending a family gathering for the holidays is tolerable, but not much fun. Often, there are weird dynamics that go along with these get-together’s that seem to leave you frustrated by the time the pie
