How to Survive going home for the Holidays

When you have your own space, live by your own terms and rules, heading back home for the Christmas holiday can either feel exciting or dreadful.

Going back to your former childhood home can bring up our regressive patterns or behaviours and have old family dynamics playing out. So here are 2 tips to keep your adult self in check.

Maintain boundaries
Although you will always be your parents child, you are also an adult. Remember this. Family members may be tempted to ask questions pertaining your love life or career etc and it’s okay to answer these questions.

Maintain a self care routine

Looking after your is important, particularly if you tend to feel triggered when you return home. Maintaining a routine that incorporates journaling, exercise, restorative yoga, and deep breathing can support this.