‘Tis the season to be jolly, but if you’re a small business owner, chances are you’re probably juggling so many tasks at once—and not feeling very jolly at all!
While the end-of-year hustle may seem never-ending, there’s something to be said about hitting the pause button and slinging that ‘do not disturb’ sign on your office door.
In this blog post, we’ll chit-chat all about the concept of unplugging to plug back in (…and three reasons why you need to take a holiday detox!)—let the good times roll.
Reason #1: Recharge and rejuvenate
Let’s be real: running a small business is like trying to keep a dozen plates spinning at once—it’s a circus act, but without the dandy acrobats. Taking a break during the holidays is your chance to step out of the circus tent and throw on something super-duper comfy as you binge-watch the shows you’ve been putting off these last few months.
Think of this detox as a power nap for your brain. You wouldn’t expect your smartphone to perform at its best without recharging it, so why should you?
Sometimes, stepping out of the ring can help your recharge and rejuvenate. In fact, recharging your entrepreneurial batteries isn’t just a luxury—it’s a survival strategy. Let the Christmas drinks flow, put your feet up and experience the stress melting away. Come January, you’ll be fit as a fiddle—ready to tackle your business with the vigour of a caffeinated elf on rollerblades.
Reason #2: Reflect and strategise
Remember that time you almost accidentally started a fire trying to juggle too many flaming torches at once? No? Well, small business owners sometimes find themselves in similarly precarious situations.
By taking a break over the holidays, you’re giving yourself the chance to put down the said torches, asses the circus tent’s fire safety, and maybe even consider a fire extinguisher or two.
It’s the perfect time for you to reflect on the past year—from your achievements, the near-misses, and the times you wondered if running away to join the circus might’ve been a better idea (newsflash: probably not!). Use this time to strategise for the upcoming year and trust us, you’ll be a lot better for it.
Reason #3: Foster stronger relationships
While you’re busy wrapping up your business for the year, don’t forget to wrap some special gifts for your customers, clients, and employees. Send out personalised Christmas cards featuring your office pup in a Santa hat or surprise them with a little gift—either way, nothing screams gratitude more than a simple ‘thank you, we appreciate you’.
So, have we convinced you yet? Being a small business ourselves, we totally understand how challenging it can be to switch off over the holidays but all in all, it’s better to unplug to plug back in.