Whether you’re facing a full social calendar, interacting with challenging relatives, or missing a loved one, we share our favorite insights on navigating this sometimes-difficult season.
Episode Highlights: 
<ul>
 <li>Say yes to holiday invitations when you can [01:14]</li>
 <li>Make room for grief during the holidays[05:28]</li>
 <li>Why doing what’s right doesn’t always feel happy [09:26]</li>
 <li>Try This at Home: set a realistic holiday intention [11:49]</li>
</ul>
Mentioned in this episode: 
<ul>
 <li><a href="https://gretchenrubin.com/2011/11/the-eight-splendid-truths-of-happiness">The Eight Splendid Truths of Happiness</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://gretchenrubin.com/articles/video-for-habits-the-strategy-of-safeguards/">The Strategy of Safeguards</a></li>
 <li>Write your own<a href="https://gretchenrubin.com/articles/how-to-write-your-own-personal-commandments/"> Personal Commandments</a></li>
</ul>
Connect with Us:
<ul>
 <li>Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com
</li>
 <li>Website: gretchenrubin.com
</li>
 <li>Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizcraft
</li>
 <li><a href="https://gretchenrubin.com/quiz/the-four-tendencies-quiz/">Take Gretchen's free Four Tendencies quiz</a>
</li>
</ul>
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Whether you’re facing a full social calendar, interacting with challenging relatives, or missing a loved one, we share our favorite insights on navigating this sometimes-difficult season.

Episode Highlights: 


  Say yes to holiday invitations when you can [01:14]

  Make room for grief during the holidays[05:28]

  Why doing what’s right doesn’t always feel happy [09:26]

  Try This at Home: set a realistic holiday intention [11:49]


Mentioned in this episode: 


  The Eight Splendid Truths of Happiness

  The Strategy of Safeguards

  Write your own Personal Commandments


Connect with Us:


  Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com



  Website: gretchenrubin.com



  Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizcraft



  Take Gretchen's free Four Tendencies quiz




Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or rate us on Spotify—it helps other listeners find the show!

Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app.&nbsp;
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Have Happier Relationships During the Holidays

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