The stereotypical Thanksgiving involves families getting on each other's nerves. How would you like to change that?

In Japan, they practice a therapy that has worked for generations. Quite simply, you block out the negative things about your parents and family members and focus on the positive.

We have all have good experiences with our family members. That is what you work with. Recite them out loud or write it out.

We only have one family, so don't ditch Thanksgiving because of the stress of family. There are regrets and consequences that linger and affect others when you avoid family.

Try this trick an we hope it works.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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