You Said ‘No.’ You Feel Guilty. Now What?
Every time you stay with your answer, even while your mind begs you to reconsider, you build evidence that you can survive someone else’s disappointment. Even more importantly, you begin to recognize that your needs matter, too.
Festive Family Feuds: A Survival Guide
Instead of retelling another story about the how-tos of gratitude, let’s dive into those festive family feuds that flare up around the holidays. You know, the ones that can start with a simple disapproving look or a phrase known to stoke the flames of a disagreement. I’ve found that most of these comments usually remind us of how we’re not measuring up, and many are passive-aggressive.