How to Survive a Family Vacation

Vacation Man


So you are ready to go on a family vacation, at least that is
what you think. Now I'm not talking about the little romantic
getaway with your significant other, I'm talking about the full
fledged family outing that includes some extended family that
you aren't usually around. This can be an extremely enjoyable
time for most of us but sometimes tension runs a bit high and
personalities clash, so what is it that can help you to survive
the rough spots on a family vacation?

1. Have some Me Time - Sure it's great to get away with people
that you love, but sometimes you just need some time to
yourself. When you find yourself in this situation then you need
to have an escape route in place, one that will make it easy for
you to get away from the potentially volatile situation from
which you are trying to escape. Perhaps you could always keep a
deficit of some sort in place and then offer to go fill that
void when the time is right. I like to do this with things that
are readily available, especially since we don't really need it,
it's just convenient for you to go get it.

2. Sleep, the ultimate mediator - When you sense that tensions
might be running a bit high, or perhaps you have some
personalities clashing then it may be time for you to take a
little nap. You will probably find that after your nap whatever
it was that was bothering you will be a thing of the long past.

3. Subject Swappers - You should always be ready to switch
subjects to something that they like. If you feel as if the
conversation is going badly then try to get them to talk a bit
about a hobby that they enjoy or perhaps something that is going
on in their lives. This will generally help to take off the
pressure.

By doing these few things you will be better able to
successfully go through a family vacation unscathed. Most of all
enjoy the time that you have with your family and try not to be
overly concerned if things are not always going your way.

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