Is staying productive during the holidays even a goal? It is for me now and always.
‘Tis the season to be jolly, fa la la la la, la la la la! Ah, yes, it’s that time between Thanksgiving and New Year when working people decide to throw caution to the wind and coast on their goals. It’s like a magical switch is flipped, and suddenly, everyone is in holiday mode.
Who can blame us for wanting to take a break? After working hard all year, it’s only natural to want to let loose and enjoy the festivities. I know I do! However, during my time in the corporate world, the holiday season meant deadlines, as it was also the financial year-end and the season for insurance renewals. So, I always had to balance my holiday plans with my work demands, and I still do today.
During the holiday season, it’s possible to enjoy the festive mood while still staying productive and focused on achieving your goals. Additionally, it’s an optimal time to tackle the work that requires your complete attention and a peaceful environment, which may have been postponed while you were occupied with clients or networking.
Here’s How You Can Embrace the Holiday Cheer While Staying Productive
Ten things you can work on while the world is coasting through Christmas.
- Dive into refreshing, redesigning your just updating your website.
- Tackle your blog, or lack there of. You could never go wrong with scheduling posts weeks in advance.
- Restrategize your marketing for 2025. Review your lessons learned this year and make changes.
- Start your new planner. Yeah, I don’t wait until January.
- Analyze your workflows and start automating so you can work smarter in 2025.
- Dive into your software tutorials and learn to use them more effectively.
- Clear out old energy by editing something in your life – wardrobe, habits, home office.
- Get organized for tax season and clear that off your plate.
- Try something new — for me, it’s making time to create content.
- Start that passion project.
Remember, the holiday season is a wonderful opportunity to find a balance between relaxation and personal growth. Take a step back from the busy schedule and allow yourself to recharge. Use the quiet moments to reflect, refine, and improve your business so that you can approach the coming year with a less work and a clearer mindset.
