Spending entire days with your family over the holidays can sometimes feel a little tense. There's a lot of history and things unsaid - or very loudly and aggressively said - and those car rides home can be little venting therapy sessions where you try and get your peace back. In this episode, we talk about how to leave those family gatherings with your peace still intact and maybe even an improved relationship along the way. Mentioned in the episode:A Family Shaped by Grace by Gary MorlandFor When Your Dad Isn't Coming Back

#40: The Lazy Genius Navigates Family Tension

Part systems expert, part permission giver, Kendra Adachi, The Lazy Genius, is here to help you be a genius about the things that matter and lazy about the things that don't.

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I think we all need some solidarity in this space as well as some practical help. My goal is for you to get both.

#360 - A Pep Talk for the Perpetually Tired

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#40: The Lazy Genius Navigates Family Tension

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