7 Tips to Interact with Toxic Family Members During The Holidays (Pre- Party Practice)
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
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4.7 • 30.5K Ratings
🗓️ 8 December 2023
⏱️ 34 minutes
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Summary
How can you prevent toxic conversations?
How can you prevent someone from triggering a negative response out of you?
As we step into the holiday season, potentially tricky conversations during family gatherings can happen. We've all been there, dealing with relatives where the connection isn't as smooth as we'd like, and the conversations can be a bit of a challenge.
Before you switch into the festive gatherings, a bit of pre-party practice could be your secret weapon. And there is power in being the bigger person—leading with empathy and understanding.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
The best practices for a restful sleep
How to improve your sleeping habits
How to change your body clock
Let's make this holiday season one filled with warmth, understanding, and, of course, lots of love.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
02:00 The Sense of Discomfort Around Family
04:10 #1 Pre-Party Practice You Need Before the Holidays
10:03 #2: Prepare for the Questions Often Asked
12:14 #3: Family Gatherings are Rarely the Place to Fix Things Out
18:10 #4: Select Your Allies and Communicate with Them Beforehand
20:04 #5: Alter the Direction of the Evening by Showing Affection
23:07 #6: It’s Okay to Vent Afterwards
26:15 #7: Don’t Let Anyone Get Under Your Skin
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