YOUR GREATEST CHRISTMAS EVER! Christmas is a wonderful time for men and families, but it can also be extremely stressful. 8 playing with their devices or watching football. Set aside some scheduled time as a group to do some fun things together. Get out and do an activity, such as putt-putt, ice skating, a visit to one of the “escape the room” places, etc. Set aside some times to play group games as a family as well. Try “Tribes” (10 to 20 people), “4 On a Couch” (8 to 15 people), or “Heads Up” on a smartphone (6 to 16 people). (Search the internet for descriptions and rules.) 3 Write Notes. Write a hand-written note to your wife and to each of your children. It doesn’t have to be long and involved; just describe something specific you appreciate about them and let them know how grateful you are to have them in your life. Consider writing a note also to your parents, mentors, former teachers, or friends. This may become a habit you want to extend throughout the year. 4 Spend Time Individually. Spend time one-on-one with your wife and each child during the holiday season. With busy schedules, it can be tough to make this happen spontaneously, so by David Delk Not only do you have the demands of finishing the year at work, there are also presents to buy, decorating, “honey dos” to take care of, holiday parties, and vacation plans. No wonder a recent American Psychological Association poll said that 69% of people are stressed by lack of time, lack of money, or the pressure to give or get gifts. Too many men just end up letting the Christmas season happen instead of having a plan and working the plan. So, here is some help in developing a fool-proof plan to make this the greatest Christmas ever for your family. 1 Be Intentional. Reading this article is a great start. Now grab some paper or open a document on your computer and convert what you read in this article into an actual plan that you will execute. If possible, nail down some dates and times for the things you decide to do; if necessary, get the other information you need as soon as possible (consult with your wife about the family calendar) and then block off the time that you need. 2 Have Fun. Don’t allow everyone to drift through your time together
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