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	Survival Guide for the Holidays Part 3 by Keith Varnum The Dream
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Survival Guide for the Holidays
Part 3
by Keith Varnum

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Be Consistent

"This is my story, and I'm sticking to it." Make sure all the facts fit what your family knows about the rest of your life. The "consistency police" are usually on full alert at family gatherings.

Honesty is the Safest Policy

Eventually, inaccuracies and cover-ups tend to surface over time, so being truthful -- to the degree that you can -- will serve you in the long run. Study the pronouncements of politicians to learn how to express the truth in the most vague -- and least risky or offensive -- way.

Choose Your Words Carefully

Certain words act as trigger mechanisms activating touchy egos, raw nerves, old wounds and painful memories. Use neutral, generic words with hypersensitive relatives. Avoid overly specific or graphic religious, political, racial and sexual references. With some relatives, the generation gap can be as wide and deep as the Grand Canyon.

Put Yourself in Your Parents' Shoes

In the privacy of your own mind, see if you can relate to what your parents' perspective might be about a given subject and adjust your response to allow the possibility of their point of view -- however rigid, shallow or intolerant it might seem to you.

Pick an Agreement

Find something that you can authentically appreciate about every member of the family, and, if possible, compliment them on that aspect of their lives.

Take Mental Health Breaks

Take strategic time outs when you feel you're reaching your limit of being able to cope with family judgement and scrutiny. Go to the bathroom and splash water on your face. Go outside. Get a breath of fresh air on the porch or patio. Take a short walk and let the singing birds remind you that someone's having a good time today!

Volunteer to Get Lost

Volunteer for errands and duties that will get you out of the house and out of the line of fire. Disappear into the kitchen to wash the dishes. Empty the garbage. Go out to pick up something at the store. Give someone a ride. These chores buy you brownie points and at the same time give you the freedom and space to blow off steam from the pressure cooker of family get-togethers. Use the time to re-group and recharge your batteries.

Play Social Director

Suggest specific activities that allow everyone to happily interact -- however superficial or contrived it might have to be. Group games, home videos, family album, tree decorating. Remember, the goal is a good time for all, not the spiritual enlightenment of your relatives!

Tap the Power of Humor

Wherever you see an opening, use humor, play, laughter and fun to keep the festivities light and flowing. The holidays are, after all, holy days -- time to be spent celebrating the joy of togetherness and the love that connects you with your family and friends.

GOOD LUCK!

(c) 2004 Keith Varnum, All rights reserved.

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Drawing from the wisdom of native cultures and ancient spiritual traditions, Keith Varnum shares his practical approach to healing and transformation as an author, life strategy coach, acupuncturist, filmmaker, radio host, vision quest guide and international seminar leader with his empowering "Dream Workshops" and free, fun "Prosperity Ezine" at The Dream.

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