Holiday Madness :: Does Your Family Trigger You Too?! { Tips Inside }
Is it ever hard to go home for the holidays?
Do you feel like the NEW you collides with your old world and makes a big clash?
(please, please tell me I’m not alone!)
I just arrived back in Toronto to celebrate the holidays with my family. We were out tree shopping when I ran into a childhood friend of mine whom I hadn’t seen in almost a decade.
As my mom and I were sort of politely disagreeing (aka, bickering) away about which tree decorations we wanted, (I wanted the Christmas owls, she wanted just classic red ribbon) my old friend runs up to us and squeals the worst possible thing I could imagine…
“OMGOSH, YOU GUYS HAVEN’T CHANGED!”
It was then and there, I had a choice: feel triggered and irritated. OR, be conscious of my reaction, and remind myself ‘it’s okay. I know who I am. I know what I stand for. I have changed. I love myself.”
I know how frustrating it can be when you go through your old personal transformation, but the people around you can’t seem to accept and embrace the new you. Being the face of your brand + business does bear quite the responsibility after all..
If you were the shy and quiet one like me, then I know you understand how brave I had to be to express my opinion, share my voice and well, decide to empower myself by buying the owl JUST because it makes me happy- and I don't need to justify that to anyone! (#sorrynotsorrymom)
ere are my 3 holiday tips for getting through the holidays:
#1- Be conscious + aware: be the observer in your life, not the reactor
If Aunt Carol or Grandpa Bill are triggering you by asking too many intrusive questions, doubting your business or your dreams, remember, firstly, you never need to justify yourself. And also try to see where they are coming from. What limiting beliefs are they projecting onto you ?
( Side note: my grandma, bless her soul, still always alludes to me finding a rich husband to take care of me. #welcometocentury21)
#2- Take inventory on all the ways in which you have changed / or totally stepped into your highest self
Do certain family members or friends always seem to treat you the same way? Do you fall into old patterns or family dynamics? Do they make comments like “oh, you’ll never change!” or "your sister Janet has got things figured out, why haven't you?!"
Take this as an opportunity to really step into your power and stand your ground. Be brave enough to be yourself.
#3- Use the holidays as a time for reflection. Dive into some journalling. Do some meditation. Really try to quiet your mind and get clear and ready for what awaits you in 2018!
For me, branding is about taking a stance about who you are, how you want to show up in the world. It’s about being bold. About unapologetically, being you. How can you be in the drivers seat of creating your brand perception?
Okay, bonus tip #4- Take some time to plan out your brand strategy for 2018 avec moi!
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ps. Thanks for reading my story! I hope we can connect soon!
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