XMAS PSYCHOLOGY 4/10
A grand-aunt asks an awkwardly personal question. Politics appear. Suddenly, the emotional temperature of the table shifts. ⚡
#HolidayTension #AwkwardQuestions #GroupDynamics

Safeguarding holiday harmony in a time of anxiety and division Safeguard holiday harmony with science-backed tips for staying calm, easing family tension and reducing anxiety during a divided, stressful season.

What I find interesting in this timely article about handling holiday tensions is that all seven of the listed approaches are mindful ones:

www.novanthealth.org/healthy-head...

#mindfulness #holidaystress #mentalhealth #harmony #holidaytension #family

Me: ‘I’m not going to react.’
Also me, 3 minutes into dinner: deep breathing like a hostage negotiator in yoga pants 🧘‍♂️🍷
#familydynamics

#familydynamics #holidaytension

Corgi lying in front of bone shaped dog biscuit and treat bag that reads Munch Crunch Slobber Burp Hiccup Nom Nom with Christmas tree in background

Corgi lying in front of bone shaped dog biscuit and treat bag looking worried with black cat nearby looking at the biscuit

I got to pick out a treat at the pet store today (or as I call it the Happiness Emporium). Was seriously concerned the humans were going to let my cat brother steal it while I had to sit still for pictures

#dogsofbluesky #corgicrew #cowboycorgi #heeler #ACD #catsofbluesky #holidaytension