#17: Repair Relationships Over the Holidays

The holidays can bring a lot of stress and anxiety, especially if you have strained relationships with friends and family.  But it doesn't have to be that way.  By shifting your perspective you can head into the holidays with a plan to strengthen and repair those relationships.  On this episode we discuss:

• What happens to our anxiety as we approach the holidays
• Why it is important to address the potential harm this anxiety brings
• Specific and actionable strategies to build your relationships
  • Lower expectations
  • Do something new
  • Be generous
  • Ask for help
  • Be curious
  • Open your heart
  • Focus on the positive

Resources:
7 Strategies for Positively Engaging Family Members Over the Holidays (blog)
11 Ice Breakers for Work Meetings and Social Events (blog)
50 Relationship Building Questions (blog)
 

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