I love my family. I get a lot of joy from being with them and I look forward to Christmas because of it. But not everybody gets renewed and supported by their family, and holidays can be a bit of a torturous event because of it (I've heard). So here are some ideas to keep your holidays merry and bright.
- Bring a good book that inspires you and helps create a feeling of peace and balance. Try Spiritual Liberation, by Michael Beckwith. Read a bit in the morning before facing the day to keep you focused on your inner joy so the potential outer chaos has less of an effect on you. Buy Spiritual Liberation on Amazon here.
- Decide what reactions you have that are causing the most stress. At night, track your "Wins" for the day - the times you managed to resist reacting the way you typically do. You will be amazed how often your failing to react the way you typically do changes other people's behavior. There is actual brain research that people can become addicted to negative attention they get from your reactions and subconsciously seek it out. Don't give in, and they will often stop the seeking behavior. Crazy, eh?
- Eat protein with each meal and avoid carb overload, and spend time in the fresh air. You need energy to deal with some people!
- If all else fails, here is a great "special" Christmas hot chocolate recipe from whattodrink.com to help you get through the rough patches (no, I am not advocating drinking as a coping mechanism, but c'mon - it's Christmas!) :
- 2 oz Butterscotch Schnapps
- 0.5 oz Ameretto
- 5 oz. Hot Chocolate
- Add all ingredients into a coffee mug, stir well, top with whip cream, enjoy!
- Enjoy your holidays, however you manage to do that!
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