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If no, then you can say, “Well, I hope you feel better. In the meantime, could you please take your stuff upstairs?” If he sasses, you respond again with kindness: “I’m sorry you’re not feeling well, but we still have to follow the house rules. Please pick up your stuff and take it to your room. Then I’d love to know if there’s anything I can do to help.” Read more

• Practice banishing your negative thoughts and language and focusing on what you desire for your stepfamily. For instance, when I was annoyed and hurt that the kids didn’t like the meal I cooked, instead of giving in to the negative thoughts, I could have decided in the moment not to think them. Read more

It can be awfully hard to think of positive things if you’re mired in anger, self-pity, fear, or any of the emotions on the negative side of the spectrum. So I’ll give you a few examples to get you started.

• Do loving things for yourself. Get a massage. Have lunch with your best friend. Go for a walk. Take a yoga class. Check out the new exhibit at your local museum. Listen to beautiful music. Read more