Today is one month from Christmas Eve. For those of us in the States this Thursday is Thanksgiving. For virtually all of us the next five and half weeks are busy, and for some of us it is busy to the point of insanity. We will spend too much, eat too much, and possibly spend too much time with friends or family. We will sleep too little, and spend far too little one-on-one time with our spouse. Some enjoy the holidays, some survive them, and many manage both.

Are you ready for the insanity?

What if you decide to opt out of some of the insanity this year? What if you bought less, ate less, and partied less? Maybe you could do more with your husband and kids, but do simpler things that do not cost too much money or energy.

I realise this is a difficult task, especially if you have young kids and/or are involved in church leadership. Difficult, but not impossible. Doing it well will require getting your husband on board, so have that discussion first.

Gaye of Calm Healthy Sexy wrote a great post on this recently. Check out 5 Ways to Slow Down and Enjoy Christmas this Year .  

~ Paul – I’m XY, and I’ve already started the Christmas music!

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