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Tips for Mindful Holiday Gatherings
TLDR Prioritize quality time with loved ones during the holidays, acknowledge and sit with emotions, practice mindfulness techniques like RAIN, and engage in mindful listening to create genuine connections and prevent conflicts during conversations.
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Prioritize quality time with loved ones during the holidays to relax and recharge, rather than getting caught up in work, with tips from Meditative Story.
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Thanksgiving can evoke a mix of emotions for different people, so it's important to acknowledge and sit with those feelings, especially for those who may feel lonely during the holiday season.
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Recognize, allow, investigate, and acknowledge that loneliness is a valid experience separate from your identity, using the RAIN mindfulness technique.
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Practice mindfulness by saying the word "wanting" out loud when you feel the impulse to check your phone, allowing you to become more aware and present during holiday gatherings.
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Become aware of your impulses and name them, including boredom, irritation, and the fear of missing out, in order to unlearn ingrained habits and improve difficult conversations by focusing on listening well.
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Practice mindful listening by focusing on hearing the words, observing body language, and being aware of your own reactions, in order to create genuine connections and prevent conflicts during conversations.
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