How to Get Through a Holiday Dinner...

December 11th 2013 How to Get Through a Holiday Dinner with Family.... The holidays are a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with family and friends. For many of us, that’s what makes this time of year special—not the presents we do or don’t get, but the time we spend with the people we care about. That said, December can be a tough month to navigate without the occasional hiccup. Because there are so many moving parts, holiday family dinners are a time when tension is likely to rear its ugly head. Here, then, are a few tips for getting through your family’s holiday meals with as little hassle as possible. Set Your Expectations You know your family. If your holiday gatherings are like a Norman Rockwell painting, more power to you. Most of us are not so lucky. Instead of going “over the hills and through the woods” with pie-in-the-sky expectations, try to be realistic and—here’s the kicker—content. Your time with family doesn’t have to feel like it’s been sprinkled with elf dust to be magical. Enjoy the company of your loved ones and go easy on yourself and others if there are a few snags here and there. Part of The Solution Speaking of snags, if and when you hit them, be part of the solution, not part of the problem. The easiest way to do that is to think big-picture, starting with being thankful for what you have. Little misfires (like burned dinner rolls or dry turkey) aren’t really that big a deal when you keep in mind all the good stuff you have going on. Remember What Matters Ultimately, people are more important than things. If the meal isn’t perfect or you don’t get the present you were really banking on, that’s okay. Be assured, worse things could happen. Don’t allow the stuff of holiday get-togethers to disrupt your connection to the people you’re around. The people are always more important. There isn’t any way to ensure an absolutely stress-free holiday family dinner. But, if you can stay focused on what really matters, even a train-wreck of a meal won’t dampen your holiday spirit. Cheesy as it sounds, when you embrace a the-glass-is-half-full mentality, the holidays really can be a magical time. The trick is deciding now, before you hit those snags and snafus, to attend to your own attitude. The rest of it will work itself out. By: Adam Martin adam@adammartin13.com — LATEST NEWS & EVENTS — Event Space 28on27! Throwing an event? Then now is a good time to explore 28on27 and 1315 event space. 28on27 is a 2500 sq ft simple and elegant white box space, with a interior bar and soft furnishings. The space is great for launch events, private social events, pop up shops and more! It doesn't get more New York then 28on27 and 1315. For a  modern and cool atmosphere call us! Email for site visits or questions!                                                           Production Space Looking for shoot or production space? Well you've come to the right place, 1315 daylight studio and 28on27 studio are multifunctional spaces located in the heart of flatiron. Both spaces are great for photo shoots, castings, video production, holding areas, still life shoots, fittings, and anything else you can think of! Studio visits welcome - 212 - 244 - 4464 Contact us juan@28on27.com www.1315studios.com       www.28on27.com Join our face-book group!