Although is winding down, you may still have several major family-based events on your docket, such as family reunions, milestone birthdays, and cookouts. While these events are usually fun-filled, exciting, and memorable, they can also bring unwanted and unnecessary anxiety, mainly due to intrusive questioning, unsavory behaviors, or underlying resentment. So, how do you curb kick any you might be feeling attending your family gathering and to make you comfortable and at ease? I like to take some time before the gathering (1-2 weeks beforehand) to do an emotional evaluation of how I’m feeling about the upcoming event, so I’ll have time to sort out and identify any potential triggers and then come up with a gameplan to address it while putting safeguards in place.
For instance, I knew I had my family reunion coming up, and I would be seeing family members for the first time in years while grieving the loss of my parents. I knew I needed to have some downtime before and after the event, so I stayed at the beautiful , in Berkeley, instead of sleeping at my aunt’s house. I wanted to be comfortable and have enough space and time to clear my head before the festivities.
Besides, the Claremont Club & Spa is a family favorite, as many heartwarming and beloved memories occurred at their Limewood Restaurant. However, I never had the opportunity to stay at the hotel. My time there didn’t disappoint, as I had a suite all to myself, which touted breathtaking views of San Francisc.