39 min
How to Handle Family Drama Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women)
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In this episode, Danielle Bean discusses how to handle family drama. She emphasizes the importance of setting realistic expectations, thinking ahead and planning ahead, picking your battles, and setting boundaries. She also shares listener feedback on cultivating joy and offers advice on embracing your temperament, faking it till you make it, and praying for the grace to be more joyful.
Takeaways
Set realistic expectations for family drama and recognize that it is a normal part of family relationships.Think ahead and plan ahead for interactions with difficult family members, identifying triggers and preparing responses.Pick your battles and focus on understanding the other person's perspective rather than trying to change their mind.Set boundaries to protect yourself and your immediate family, limiting interactions with toxic or negative family members.Embrace your temperament and cultivate joy by faking it till you make it, expressing gratitude, and praying for the grace to be more joyful.ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Contact:
Email Danielle Bean
Danielle Bean on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Voxer
* For complete episode shownotes and more information, visit https://daniellebean.com/podcast
In this episode, Danielle Bean discusses how to handle family drama. She emphasizes the importance of setting realistic expectations, thinking ahead and planning ahead, picking your battles, and setting boundaries. She also shares listener feedback on cultivating joy and offers advice on embracing your temperament, faking it till you make it, and praying for the grace to be more joyful.
Takeaways
Set realistic expectations for family drama and recognize that it is a normal part of family relationships.Think ahead and plan ahead for interactions with difficult family members, identifying triggers and preparing responses.Pick your battles and focus on understanding the other person's perspective rather than trying to change their mind.Set boundaries to protect yourself and your immediate family, limiting interactions with toxic or negative family members.Embrace your temperament and cultivate joy by faking it till you make it, expressing gratitude, and praying for the grace to be more joyful.ANNOUNCEMENTS
Go beyond the podcast! For bonus podcasts, weekly columns, exclusive live events, and more, subscribe here!
Contact:
Email Danielle Bean
Danielle Bean on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Voxer
* For complete episode shownotes and more information, visit https://daniellebean.com/podcast
39 min
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