Holiday Help For Family Frustrations

Simple Tips for Modern Living, #7

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Family Holidays = Stress

No matter what tradition, no matter whether you love ’em or want to head to an island somewhere, family holidays equal stress.

Maybe it’s all the travel planning,

Or the awkward greetings,

The parents who can’t seem to see that you aren’t 10 years old any longer,

The aunts/uncles who don’t get that you’re vegan,

or that you aren’t.

Whatever your situation, family holidays can be one fo the most frustrating times for all of us, even if you don’t have any family at all to deal with!

Your number one line of defence.

Phone a friend.

Or text them.

Just a few friendly emojis from someone who knows you, who knows who you are now, can help let off enough steam to keep you from jumping in your car and heading down the highway…