Episode 211 - Tips for Social Storms - Dec 17, 2019
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Good Morning and Good Coffee! As I look out at several inches of snow on my back deck I am reminded about the importance of winter weather tips. Winter storms can be dangerous and life threatening, and while reading some safety tips I started thinking about the social storms that hit when people are highly stressed during the holiday season. So, with the inspiration coming from the weather I am offering some social storm survival tips for your consideration.
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\\nPrepare Yourself
\\nSome social interaction tips to help you get through a severe stretch of stress, anxiety, and drama.
\\n1. Spend time with warm, friendly, and supportive family and friends during social storms.
\\n2. Walk carefully around those who are highly distressed where conversations are difficult and slippery. You may fall into something you\\u2019re not anticipating.
\\n3. Avoid getting involved in other people\\u2019s problems as if they were you own. Helping others with their emotionally charged issues is a serious workout and can negatively impact your emotional health and has been known to kill relationships.
\\n4. If you are going to help someone with high stress, anxiety, and drama in their lives, make sure you have plenty of insulation for your own protection. Keep an emotional distance, because if you get emotionally involved you will lose the emotional insulating value and the drama will be transmitted to you quickly.
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