# 277 // How Can I Be Thankful Even When I’m Disappointed, Stressed, And Struggling? (Gratitude Over Grumbling PT 4)

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Published: 2025-11-26T11:21:00+00:00
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## Resource

Find a Christ-centered resource for your family’s holidays. Episode 277 // No matter how hard we try, sometimes life disappoints us. And at the holidays, that can be especially hard! There can be tension, conflict, unmet expectations - and we want to figure out how to still be a thankful, joyful person even in that disappointment. I hope that your Thanksgiving holiday and Christmas season are beautiful times of family and feasting. But just in case you run into a roadblock on this road of gratitude, in case you find yourself grumbling a bit in a moment of disappointment, I’ve got you. This episode is for you! Join me for 8 QUICK TIPS today - 4 tips to avoid the grumbling, and 4 tips to enhance the gratitude. Let’s get practical and let’s be thankful, friend! Welcome to Part 4 of our series on Gratitude Over Grumbling. Let’s dive in. hugs & blessings, Jess RESOURCES FOR YOU FREE: Grab my quick one-page Conflict Resolution Cheat Sheet. DEVOTIONAL: Find a Christmas devotional or Advent calendar for yourself or the whole family. RELATED ON THE PODCAST: Handling Your Hot Moment: 9 Tips To Start Calming Down In The First 90 Seconds (EP 244) RELATED ON THE BLOG: Why A Happy Christian Home Requires Lots Of Forgiveness GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW Support the show on Patreon for just a few dollars a month, and grab access to behind-the-scenes family life encouragement. Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today! FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest DISCLAIMERS I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission…

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