When Bad Guests Happen to Good People
need to nourish and nurture yourself.
Turn to your comfort items for moments of peace. Have a cup of your favorite coffee. Light a scented candle. Play calming music.
Stay in Control. Okay, you’ve set the limits, firmly enforced them, chanted your mantra day and night, but you’re ready to demand the police forcibly remove guests from your home. Hold that thought, silence that tirade. Ask yourself, “Is it worth it?” Your sister’s children may finally need to be told to respect other people’s property. This might be the time for someone to confront your coworker about his gossiping. I’d wager, though, that much of what we’d like to say or do we’d regret after the fact. Consider the consequences before you give in to those angry, frustrated impulses. Your least favorite person will leave at some point, but you have to live with yourself forever.
When your home is your own again, take a minute to reflect. What worked? What didn’t? Did you achieve your goal? If you didn’t, can you live with the way you handled the situation? Did you learn any lessons to use next time? After the ordeal, it is important to forgive yourself if applicable, pamper yourself for doing your best always, and move on.
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