Are you caught up in the hustle and bustle of shopping, planning, running errands, etc., that never quite seem to bring contentment? As a new year rapidly approaches, are you looking to get off the treadmill and start defining and pursuing what you really want?

If this describes you or someone you know, give yourself and others the gift of increased sanity. The free holiday audio download below (roughly 37 mins, mp3 format) may provide some useful tips. Drawing from fields ranging from life coaching to economics, it includes points that can apply to other types of events (birthdays, holiday celebrations, family reunions, anniversaries), and to life in general.

Topics include:

• avoiding “nuclear arms races” of gift-giving
• reconsidering the haste makes waste rule
• creating more time with family and friends
• dealing with resistance from family re: changing the status quo
• pondering mobile minivan menorahs and Charlie Brown Christmas trees
• noting a few additional resources for further reading and inspiration

Oh, and I’m told that my relaxed speaking style can take the edge off of holiday speed-driving between stores.

The download is free: Click “add to cart,” and the shopping cart will show a price of $0 when you click “checkout.” If you haven’t already signed up, you will also be added to the Idealist Coach/Wheitner Authentic Living News and Updates list, from which you may unsubscribe at any time. (The “updates list” checkbox on the checkout page is only for any technical messages related to this specific download.) Your name and email address will not be shared or used for other purposes. Happy holidays, and have a wonderful new year!