Global Family Day: Five things to stay away from on if you want to really appreciate spending time with your family
Global Family Day : Every year, Global Family Day comes with good intentions, unity, connection, and a prompt to slow down. And while a set date isn’t necessary for family time to be meaningful, it does provide a subtle reminder to be with those who are aware of your worst tendencies and yet tolerate you.
The problem is that family time is brittle. Within minutes, it may go from reassuring to chaotic. When things are going well, sometimes the wisest course of action is to avoid unintentionally destroying the situation rather than trying to make it better.
On Global Family Day, five little behaviors subtly destroy family time.
1. Making every discussion a life assessment
It’s not necessary for a lighthearted conversation about cuisine or vacation to turn into a thorough analysis of job decisions, marriage schedules, or “where you see yourself in five years.” Not right now. Leave someone alone if they are laughing and comfortable. Conclusions or constructive criticism are not necessary for family connection. Sometimes the only thing to do is to share space without making any repairs.
2. Bringing and using phones at the table
It seems sense to have your phone close at hand. It is not to pick it up every few minutes. Few things can ruin a good occasion more quickly than someone nodding inappropriately while half-listening and browsing. During shared activities or meals, try to put your phone aside. People feel noticed when they are completely present, even for a small while, and time seems to flow more slowly in a positive manner.
3. Rehashing previous disputes “for closure”
Reopening old chapters because the time seems emotionally opportune is not the same as having constructive talks. It is not appropriate to rehash who said what in 2018 on Global Family Day. If the atmosphere is calm, keep it that way. Not all unsolved problems need quick solutions. Certain things may wait till a time when we are not intended to be together.
4. Excessively organizing every second
Family time may seem more like an agenda than a respite due to a busy schedule. Tension may be generated by continuously checking the time or rushing to the next task. Make room for breaks. Let the discussion flow. When nobody is in a hurry to go on, some of the most memorable family experiences occur during the unscheduled pauses.
5. Excessively striving for perfection
Sometimes the urge to make family time meaningful backfires. Not every moment has to be unforgettable. Takeout is not necessary for every gathering. It’s OK if the day seems typical. Routine, shared meals, well-known jokes, and awkwardly uncomfortable silence are frequently hiding places for comfort.
The true victory on Global Family Day is in recognizing when things are going well and allowing them to remain that way.