9 Gathering Resources To Help You Thrive — Not Just Survive — The Holidays

9 Gathering Resources To Help You Thrive — Not Just Survive — The Holidays

9 Gathering Resources To Help You Thrive — Not Just Survive — The Holidays As many of us mature in the years following the COVID-19 lockdown, venture further down the rabbit hole of social media, or simply stick to our safe, insulated bubbles, it has become abundantly clear: It’s really hard to make friends as an adult.  We find ourselves entangled in the angst of showing up “right,” or adhering to some niche dinner party theme from Instagram, focusing our energy on meeting an elusive ideal instead of simply being ourselves and tending to the relationships we truly care about. Fortunately, things like gathering, communicating, and caring are forms of labor — and areas of study — that brilliant minds have dedicated their lives and careers to mastering.  And they have plenty of resources, tools, and even conversation starters to make it all a little less daunting — especially around tough holiday gatherings. Here are some of our favorites. By the way, some of the links in this article (like …