Find Peace During Family Gatherings by Breaking Free from Old Patterns | Holiday Series
SHOW NOTES: Episode 41
On today’s episode of Relationships Unraveled, I am bringing you another episode on navigating the holidays. I am sharing a simple, yet effective tool for navigating social situations with family: keep moving. I want to help you prevent falling back into old, potentially negative roles.
When we go to holiday events with our family or people we grew up with, we often slip back into old roles that were developed previously. Even if you are aware of this, it can still happen! To prevent falling into these old roles, identify the triggers or patterns that lead to negative experiences. For instance, sitting around and talking for hours on end may sometimes lead to tension or conflict. By recognizing these patterns, we can keep moving and maintain our normal routines. This can involve activities such as reading, doing laundry, going for a walk, or spending time with your kids.
This can be used not only during the holidays but also in everyday gatherings and relationships. I am grateful you tuned in today and I hope that you feel equipped and encouraged to apply what you learned in your own lives. Remember, the key is to keep moving and avoid falling into old patterns.
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IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED:
Tool for navigating and finding peace during gatherings with extended family, coworkers, or any group of people
Prevent falling into old roles by identifying triggers or patterns that lead to negative experiences
Keep moving and maintain normal routines to avoid getting stuck in old roles
Suggestions for staying engaged and avoiding negative experiences (reading, doing laundry, going for a walk, spending time with children)
Importance of continuously moving forward
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