Enjoy scenic trips. If money is tight, take day-trips that cost little or no money. Let each family member take a turn choosing an activity or place to visit. It's easy to criticize the people around you, especially when you are stressed out and feeling low. Constant criticism, however, erodes self-esteem and ultimately damages the family foundation.
Praise encourages personal growth and bolsters self-confidence.
Look for ways to praise other family members. Acknowledge their accomplishments. Reward a job well done. Many families and social groups have a scapegoat, the person usually blamed for trouble, strife, and stress. When someone is at fault, no one else has to take responsibility or ownership of problems.