5 PRO TIPS TO NAVIGATE STRESSFUL GET-TOGETHERS AND CONVERSATIONS
Keep Your Sanity with Family This Holiday Season By Julie Crenshaw
HELP OTHERS MANAGE THEIR VOLUME: Noise is the main driver for overwhelm during the holidays. Using a gentle
The holiday season is here, and the
reminder, “I can tell you’re passionate
emotional roller coaster that comes
about this topic! I’m very interested, but
with it can often be a mixture of
could you lower your volume a bit?” can
excitement and dread, especially for
do wonders. (Smile and wink to make
Highly Sensitive People (HSP). Is it
sure they understand you are not upset.)
really possible to enjoy family time?
Give them a reason to comply, “Uncle
Yes! Here are the top 5 action steps you
Jack, I love hearing about your job, but I
can take to maximize your happiness
have a slight headache. Would you mind
during these get-togethers:
speaking a little more quietly?”
