The holidays bring with them assorted emotions, kind of like a box of assorted chocolates. You take a bite and it might not taste quite like you expected! We can get feelings of joy and happy expectancy in the festive atmospheres that abound during November and December. Then an encounter with a relative over event planning or gift giving can change that once happy emotion to one of dread.
Often the way we respond to a disappointment can make the difference between getting replenished or cycling downward to a negative attitude about holiday activities. As we all know, there are good and bad ways to respond when conflicts arise. Here are a few self-care responses to try when the going gets tough during “Tis the Season.”
