Relationships are never easy, especially relationships with family.
Some people seem to always push our buttons, making it hard not to react emotionally. Others trigger our deepest wounds, leaving us questioning our worth or sanity. And sometimes, without even realizing it, we’re the ones creating unnecessary conflict and drama.
We take things personally that aren’t really about us, assume the worst in people and act accordingly, and fight to be heard and understood while refusing to hear or understand the other person.
I know I’ve done all these things before, and I always wish later I’d responded more skillfully. With less emotion, defensiveness, or self-righteousness. With more composure, receptiveness, and self-awareness.
Since I know the holidays can feel like emotional landmines, I put together a collection of quotes that might help us all respond more wisely to those tense, triggering moments that could otherwise steal our peace and joy.
Read them, absorb them, carry them into your day.
I hope these messages save you some heartache today and help you be the person you want to be.
And speaking of being the person you want to be, there’s still time to enter the Best You, Best Life Bundle Giveaway. Five winners will receive $2000+ in eCourses to help with mindfulness, emotional regulation, relationships, and more.
I wish you a wonderful holiday weekend, friends!
About Lori Deschene
Lori Deschene is the founder of Tiny Buddha. She started the site after struggling with depression, bulimia, c-PTSD, and toxic shame so she could recycle her former pain into something useful and inspire others to do the same. You can find her books, including Tiny Buddha’s Gratitude Journal and Tiny Buddha’s Worry Journal, here and learn more about her eCourse, Recreate Your Life Story, if you’re ready to transform your life and become the person you want to be.
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Thank you Lori! These quotes are a wonderful Christmas gift to meditate on all year round. Wishing you and your family all the best during the holiday season and may the new year bring you much peace, happiness and be filled with love & laughter! 💖💕
Just to say thank you- it’s not always easy, but anyone taking these quotes to heart will find them life changing. I hope I can achieve it.
These were just what I needed in anticipation of a visit with my mother tomorrow. Wisdom that I will take to heart and carry with me.
Quite quotes 😊👍!
Thank you for all the good, encouraging articles and the lists like you just published. It enhances my life! <3
Hi there! So sorry for responding to this so late. I got caught up in holiday festivities and travel and forgot to respond to comments on this post. You’re most welcome. Thanks for taking the time to write!
You’re most welcome! Glad to hear it. =)
Hi Joelle! So sorry for responding to this so late. I got caught up in holiday festivities and travel and forgot to respond to comments on this post. Thanks so much for the well wishes. I wish you a 2023 filled with peace, joy, and exciting new adventures!
Thanks, Amy! I’m glad you like them.
Hi Amy! So sorry for responding to this so late. I got caught up in holiday festivities and travel and forgot to respond to comments on this post. I’m glad these quotes helped, and I hope the visit goes well tomorrow!
I did. Keep up the good work👍😊!