Thanksgiving is coming.  If you are going to be with your extended family, you may be preparing for a stressful meal -- or worse, entire afternoon.,  You may be hoping the football games consume the entire day so you won't have to talk (or listen) to family members.  Unless you have a Norman Rockwell gathering (idealized), you may be dreading everything but the food.

Of so, go look at the article I wrote about how you can do the day differently, and if not enjoy your family, at least have some fun.  I offer 4 steps you can take that will bring a different responsse from your family.  You can find it in my November Newsletter and at Ezinearticles.com.

I describe four steps to do your part differently.  Once you are clear about how everyone will behave and what they will say -- as they typically do, you can then change your part, which will lead to a different outcome.  The four steps are

1. List the Key Issues
   
2. Identify Your Own Scripts
   
3. Prepare for Change
   
4. Plan for Action

I encourage you to look up the full article. It will make a significant difference in how you feel about Thanksgiving Day!