Day 23 - " Everything doesn’t need to fall on your shoulders. But you need to speak up and let others know what you would like them to do. They can’t read your mind." via @LFrankMediation lorifrankmediation.com/blog/2018/11/1… #24DaysofTips

Day 22 – “Practice being mindful and being in the moment. Remember to breathe deeply and check in with yourself." Maybe that means going for a walk and collecting yourself before the next round of holiday interactions. yoyomama.ca/more-joy-and-l… #24DaysofTips

Day 21 - Slot in a time for rest; be it by yourself or with your partner. #24DaysofTips

Day 20 - If you've got some FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) over the festive weekend, re-frame it. Think of it as Joy of Missing Out. Do something that makes you happy. #24DaysofTips

Day 19 - Learn from local Conflict Resolution experts by tuning into these great podcasts: @OverConflict and @OnConflictCast. #24DaysofTips

Day 18 - If your kids need time to draw and chill out, why not join them? According to Victoria Mediator, @LisaArora, anyone can develop the basic skills for effective visual communication. bigbeginningsinvisualmediation.com/3-reasons-why-… #24DaysofTips

Day 17 - When someone says something outrageous, "try to understand the motives, fears, and needs that underlie [their] statement." You may be surprised by what you discover. via @JustMediation mediate.com/articles/Skinn… #24DaysofTips

Day 16 - For those of us heading into holidays with a bone to pick, it's good to remember the wisdom of sages and psychologists. divorcemag.com/blog/7-new-yea… #24DaysofTips

Day 15 - @divorcemagazine writes about the importance of including the voices of children while planning out the holiday as co-parents. Doing so helps keep emotional thermometers cool and it gives children something to look forward to. #24DaysofTips  divorcemag.com/blog/emotional…

Day 14 - Rahul, a Vancouver Mediator, gives tips for divorced parents who want to ensure their kids have happy holidays memories. One is to communicate as though talking to a colleague or employer. @cleandivorce goo.gl/posts/JWdFV #24DaysofTips

Day 12 - Not only are collaborative games fun, they're also healthy. According to @ssuth: "Finding ways to compete together rather than exclusively viewing competition as win/lose offers an opportunity to shift our unconscious biases." corejolts.wordpress.com/2018/12/07/sea… #24DaysofTips

Day 11 - "Holiday time is not therapy time.... acknowledge [conflicts] and make a plan to address them after the holidays are over.” @LFrankMediation #24DaysofTips lorifrankmediation.com/blog/2018/11/1…

Day 10 - Caring for elders? Family Caregivers of British Columbia suggest asking "family or friends to provide respite care." Get the gift of rest. @caringbc #24DaysofTips familycaregiversbc.ca/emotions-of-ca…

Day 9 - When the time comes for resolving conflict, follow Amy Robertson’s advice: “be flexible and think of at least two ideas or suggestions to move things forward.” #24DaysofTips mediatebcblog.com/2016/12/13/5-w…

Day 8 - There’s no better way to handle the ups-and-downs of holiday stress than by maintaining a steady posture of gratitude. @MOREAlysonJones #24DaysofTips yoyomama.ca/more-joy-and-l…

Day 7 - You’re already putting so much time and effort into the food for your holiday feast, so why not work on cultivating the right mood? A well planned seating arrangement can help ensure a peaceful atmosphere. #24DaysofTips mediatebcblog.com/2018/12/03/11-…

"Gift giving is not a competitive sport.... if you are divorced, have a conversation with your ex about setting a gift budget at each home.” @LFrankMediation lorifrankmediation.com/blog/2018/11/1… #24DaysofTips

I will be doing 24 days of self-help tips for December #mentalhealth #24daysoftips #stampoutthestigma

Day 5 - "If you are newly separated or divorced Christmas can feel like a sad time as you grieve the loss of an ideal Christmas season. To combat that feeling start your own new traditions." via @LFrankMediation lorifrankmediation.com/blog/2018/11/1… #24DaysofTips

Day 4 - "Stay away from advice giving – it only annoys people and brings up feelings of resentment." via @MOREAlysonJones yoyomama.ca/more-joy-and-l… #24DaysofTips