shannonburtontheraDec 20, 20201 min read7 Tips to Surviving the Holiday Season:1. Choose your battles- intense conversations will arise. Create clear, realistic and reasonable goals for interactions 2. Know the data- use reputable sources to ground yourself with knowledge 3. Have a plan and share it- everyone has different comfort levels. Create plans that are inclusive and modified to individual boundaries 4. Slow down, unify and listen- practicing empathy and listening while finding a common ground will help make this unique holiday season more enjoyable 5. Expect and accept difference-change is uncomfortable and hard. Different = safe, for right now 6. Get creative and modify traditions- change up the traditions to make them safer. Just because it happens this year does not mean it has to happen every year 7. Do more things you enjoy- depression is at an all time high. Be mindful of incorporating mood boosting activities into your daily routine #safeholiday #happyhunukkah #merrychristmas #happynewyear #differentcelebration #modifytraditions #covid_19 #PANDEMIC
1. Choose your battles- intense conversations will arise. Create clear, realistic and reasonable goals for interactions 2. Know the data- use reputable sources to ground yourself with knowledge 3. Have a plan and share it- everyone has different comfort levels. Create plans that are inclusive and modified to individual boundaries 4. Slow down, unify and listen- practicing empathy and listening while finding a common ground will help make this unique holiday season more enjoyable 5. Expect and accept difference-change is uncomfortable and hard. Different = safe, for right now 6. Get creative and modify traditions- change up the traditions to make them safer. Just because it happens this year does not mean it has to happen every year 7. Do more things you enjoy- depression is at an all time high. Be mindful of incorporating mood boosting activities into your daily routine #safeholiday #happyhunukkah #merrychristmas #happynewyear #differentcelebration #modifytraditions #covid_19 #PANDEMIC
