Tension can really start to bubble up over the festive season. Thankfully, our handy guide should keep everyone smiling.
PROBLEM 1 THE IN-LAWS WON’T STOP INTERFERING
SORT IT! ‘Accept that their way doesn’t have to be your way and that trying to change them may create more tension,’ recommends David James lees, therapist, coach and meditation teacher (wuwei wisdom.com). ‘Instead, concentrate on what you can control. limit your exposure to their interfering by clearly defining the times you get together and focus on keeping a calm and balanced mindset before you react to them.’
PROBLEM 2 CHRISTMAS WON’T LIVE UP TO YOUR EXPECTATIONS
SORT IT! ‘expectations rarely match reality!’ david explains. ‘holding on to a belief that Christmas should be a certain way is setting yourself up for frustration and failure. learn to savour the small stuff by becoming more realistic and flexible and embracing the unexpected. say to yourself, “My christmas won’t be ‘perfect’, but it will be unique to me”.’
PROBLEM 3 YOU’RE SCARED OF CHRISTMAS DINNER BEING A DISASTER
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