So Christmas is well and truly upon us, and if you’re surrounded by difficult people this may help: I’ve had unpleasant outlaws… I mean in-laws… to wrangle myself and wish I’d used this then, but hey, “Do the best you can and then when you know better, do better” ~ Maya Angelou. Anyhoo… In the heat of the moment(s), take a deep breath, mindfully slow your brainwaves (from Gamma/Beta to Alpha for those who know) and deliberately exercise patience and ‘practice the pause’. As close as you *think* you may be to someone, trust me, you don't know everything about them. You may have been around them for a while, but you haven't been through everything they've experienced in life. Everyone is unique with personalised perceptions and responses. So, focus on appreciating your relationships because they’re finite, and remember that words can destroy relationships. Sure, people may forgive, but they may not forget, so “PEACE” is the word! Here’s to your love, laughter and joy. Merry Christmas to all who celebrate and love to all. Karan 💕 #peaceistheword #peace #peaceofmind #peaceandlove #christmas #christmas2022 #joy #loveandlight #howtosurvivechristmas #mayaangelou #mayaangelouquotes #karanscott #karanscottcoaching #karanscottauthor #karanscottnlpperformancecoach #karanscottcognitivebehaviouraltherapist #mindsetcoach #mindsetcoaching #lifecoaching #lifecoach #karanscottnlppractitioner #karanscottcourses https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmi5_sfD0LM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=