Do you ever find yourself apprehensive about attending a holiday gathering because of that one family member who seems to know just how to push your buttons and set you off? If you’re looking for ways to navigate these situations and show up as your best self while keeping those challenging family members from spoiling your night, Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma has some insights. She discusses these common scenarios with Dr. Michael Hersh and shares strategies for handling them effectively.
In this episode, they emphasize the importance of preplanning how you intend to handle challenging holiday interactions. Additionally, they highlight the significance of recognizing whether you’re spending time with people solely out of a sense of obligation. We need to acknowledge the limited time we have in life and how precious it is, helping us make intentional decisions about how and with whom we choose to spend it.
Emphasizing the value of self-reflection, they suggest exploring why certain individuals provoke frustration and recommend adopting open-minded approaches to shift our perspective. This can ultimately help us move forward as our best selves in these challenging family dynamics.
What you will learn:
- Ways to plan for problematic family members ahead of events so our night isn’t ruined
- How to have a more enjoyable, stress-free holiday season
- The benefits of being more intentional around our holiday season
Featured:
- Learn more about Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma’s programs with Thought Work,MD, including 1-to-1 coaching for individuals, group coaching cohorts for organizations, and her online self-study courses HERE.
- Learn more about Dr. Michael Hersh’s program at Better Physician Life, including 1-to-1 physician coaching and the associated online course, by visiting his website HERE.
