2 Days to Thanksgiving: The Pre-Game Huddle

Football teams don’t run onto the field without a plan, and neither should you.

If you are married, the days leading up to a holiday are the prime time for a "We" huddle. This is a short, 10-minute check-in to get on the same page so you can face the "Them" (family/events) as a united front.

Discuss these three things:

The Exit Strategy: What is our signal if one of us is overwhelmed and needs to leave or take a break?
The Support: How can I support you around your family? Do you need me to run interference with a specific relative?
The Check-In: When can we steal 5 minutes alone on Thanksgiving just to breathe and reconnect?

Note for those in a hard season: If you are currently separated or your marriage isn't in a place where you can "huddle," who is your safe person? Call a trusted friend or mentor now and tell them your plan for the day. Don't go into the holiday without a wingman, even if they are just a text away.

Application Question: Have you had a "huddle" yet? If not, when are you scheduling it?

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