Don't let painful memories of past negative encounters keep you from Joy during the holidays. If there is someone you don't look forward to seeing, here's a simple technique to keep your joy on even as you gather around the dinner table with family and friends this year.

I reference these books:

The Joy Switch, by Chris Coursey

Building Bounce, how to grow emotional resilience, by Marcus Warner

Living from the Heart Jesus Gave You, by E. Jim Wilder, et al.