Christmas is upon us. I, like you, feel the crushing pressure of high expectations and the sinking feeling of disappointment. We all want our holidays wrapped in the perfection of a shiny package. But what’s underneath may have us wanting the holidays to be over.
Before we conclude this year as another wash, we can all embrace our current situation by throwing away the fantasy and finding the magic in what’s in its place-a beautiful, gorgeous, and messy life that’s in the ordinary things. That’s how we make our holiday and every day great.
Need extra encouragement? Keep reading because our top posts will help you deal with that narcissist at Christmas and show you the real gift that comes with genuine friendships.
Merry Narcissistic Christmas (and a Guilt Trip in a Pear Tree)
(Narcissism Meets Normalcy) – Read why Lenora believes no matter how magical Christmas is, you can’t change your family from “Ebenezer Scrooge to the benevolent Ghost of Christmas Present.”
Surviving the Narcissist at the Holiday Dinner Table
(Sorting Out Your Life) – Terrified about dealing with a narcissist over the holidays? Don’t. Here’s your survival guide to help you take back control.
Emotional Abuse and Threats of Abandonment
(The Recovery Expert) – We’ve all heard of physical abuse, but abandonment is another form of abuse with damaging repercussions.
If You Read Just One Thing about Friendship, Make It This Moving Guest Post by Carla Watkins
(Single at Heart) – Who has time for genuine friendships these days? This guest poster explains why it’s not only possible, but it’s worth the effort.
The RASHOMAN Effect – 4 Ways to Change a Bad Situation
(Sex, Text & What’s Next) – How do you deal with a guilty conscience? Here are four things you can do to change your story.
from World of Psychology https://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2017/12/22/best-of-our-blogs-december-22-2017/
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