7 Tips to Interact with Toxic Family Members During The Holidays (Pre- Party Practice)

About this episode

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices