Holiday Relationship Challenges

As we have holiday week upon us, it can come with certain challenges. Last week I spoke about the dietary challenges or temptations that we have but what about the emotional ones that come with relationships? 

✨ This time of year, you see family/friends that you don’t see often and there may be unresolved feelings or just relations that have tension that arise upon the visit. How best to handle this? Always remember you are only in control of your feelings and actions! And how you respond to others is also a matter of your choice. It is this choice that will dictate how the interaction between you and the other individual(s) transpires. For example, if you disengage from a tense situation that can get out of hand then you have avoided an argument.

✨ The other emotions that often come up for some this time of year are being alone without a significant other and feeling lonely or on the flipside having a troubled relationship and the troubles being exacerbated at this time.

What to do here? In the former situation, put your focus on friends and family that you love and that love you. Spend your time with those that elevate your mood when you are in their presence. Also, take moments to feel gratitude as this will also bring joy to you.

If you are in a troubled relationship, then simply communicate with your partner about having a plan of getting through the holidays and having a game-plan afterwards of what to do next. The sticky part will be for both of you to stick to it.

✨ This is a happy and joyous time of year so do your best to not lose perspective on what’s important to you by getting caught up with the little, bothersome things that will pass.

✨ Need help and support to shift your focus to a more productive and happier mindset? Just DM me or go to the coaching link in my bio. Let’s get you out of the rut!