{"id":582,"date":"2018-12-04T09:47:46","date_gmt":"2018-12-04T14:47:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.facetofacetherapy.com\/blog\/?p=582"},"modified":"2018-11-29T21:50:21","modified_gmt":"2018-11-30T02:50:21","slug":"its-officially-holiday-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.facetofacetherapy.com\/blog\/2018\/12\/04\/its-officially-holiday-season\/","title":{"rendered":"It’s officially holiday season!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hooray, the holiday season is upon us!<\/p>\n

Who am I kidding? I\u2019m not the biggest on the holiday season. One of my daughter\u2019s has her birthday in December so I have that as well. Thankfully, she decided to do a trip this year instead of a party! Can I say how happy I am about that?<\/p>\n

How happy are you about the holidays?<\/h2>\n

Are you a person that cannot wait until you hear holiday music? Does it but you out to hear carols even before Thanksgiving had even passed? Or do you find a way to avoid it at all costs?<\/p>\n

Guess what? It doesn\u2019t really matter, does it. Why, do you ask? Because we all have to get through it and it would be nice if we did it together as a couple.<\/p>\n

Yeah, you knew I was getting around to this. Connections. Staying connected in stressful, busy times is the true test of how connected you are. So here\u2019s the simple list on how to stay connected.<\/p>\n

Go on dates<\/h3>\n

Yes, you’re crazy busy with all of the holiday parties and last minute gifts you forgot to get I know and i get it, which is why it\u2019s so important to schedule date time<\/a>. Whether it\u2019s going out or a date night at home, just do it.<\/p>\n

Continue those rituals<\/h3>\n

Now is the time that you want to stay connected. Those 5 minute rituals<\/a> can really help with you staying connected. Have no idea what I\u2019m talking about or forgot about them, no worries here\u2019s a list of all of them to help you remember: Article: Rituals<\/a><\/p>\n

Tag team, you’re it!<\/h3>\n

Yes, you’re both so busy and you’re both stressed. If you need a break, talk about it and work on who\u2019s taking the active role and who can be passive. Take turns and take your \u201cme\u201d time.<\/p>\n

Communicate, communicate and communicate some more<\/h3>\n

Holding it in never works, trust me. If you’re not happy about something, slow down, take some breaths and have a conversation<\/a>. Remember if you get worked up, take a 20 minute break, regroup and try again. Outside stresses shouldn’t cause relationship stress, but it does all the time. Let\u2019s try to be aware of it and work on it.<\/p>\n

Stress relief<\/h3>\n

This may seem obvious to most, but if you’re stressed, it\u2019s time to find some relief. How about a relaxing bath, massage or playing a board game. You pick, you laugh and you realize that you\u2019ve got this!<\/p>\n

I’m ready for it<\/h2>\n

I\u2019m really looking forward to this season because I do follow my own advice<\/a> and I\u2019m going to play it nice and calm. If you’re stressed now, realize that and work on a better plan for tomorrow. Ask for help, take some down time and just be with your partner.<\/p>\n

Let me know how your pre-holiday went, I really want to hear from you. What\u2019s working and what\u2019s not?<\/p>\n

P.S. If you have any requests on topics, please let me know that as well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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