Holiday Boundaries: You Can Love Your Family and Still Say No

The holidays are supposed to be joyous and connected and like a Norman Rockwell painting, and instead we’re all trying to navigate emotional and logistical landmines with family members who don’t do or see things the same way we do. It’s what so many people are thinking about right now, and it’s not always an easy process. Today, we’re going to talk about planning when other people won’t commit, gift giving, managing expectations, and having different priorities within a marriage. Helpful Companion Links Preorder my book Done For Now or ask your library to consider carrying a copy. Nedra Glover Tawwab is an actual expert in boundaries, and I love her so much. She wrote Set Boundaries, Find Peace and Drama Free; I highly recommend both. Strong Like Water by Aundi Kolber Get your Winter Playbook before December here Sign up for our every-other-week podcast recap email Sign up for my once-a-month newsletter Sign up for my once-a-month book review email, The Book List Grab a copy of my book The PLAN, The Lazy Genius Kitchen, or The Lazy Genius Way! Download a transcript of this episode. Want to share your Lazy Genius of the Week idea with us? Or maybe you want to submit an early Office Hours question? Use this form to let us know.