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The Christmas holidays present many businesspeople with a chance to rest from a year of business engagements. Like everyone else, entrepreneurs often look forward to this period, as it’s their opportunity to enjoy some time off from work.
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But it’s not always clear what the best way is to spend the break. Should you have a staycation and savour time with your family? Or would travel to a new (or even familiar) location be a better option? Is reading a smarter use of your time, or would you rather meet up with friends? If you’re planning on winding down this Christmas, here are some ways you can get the recharge you seek.

Reflect

The end of the year is a good time to get some perspective on what you do as a businessperson. Think about the wins you’ve achieved, the promising relationships you have begun, and how far you have come in your entrepreneurial journey. Recall why you started your business, and be inspired afresh by your mission and vision. Even if it’s been a tough year, know that there are opportunities for progress in the future, and be optimistic for what lies ahead.

Keep a Journal

It’s probably a good idea to begin recording your daily thoughts and experiences in a journal. What this does is to give you clarity about where you are mentally, and how (or whether) you’re progressing towards your goals for personal growth and development. You might not have the time or space to begin journaling at some other time; this could be the ideal moment for you to start. The stronger you are as a person, the more able you will be to handle the demands that your business and personal engagements place on you.
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Listen to mind-expanding podcasts about business and life. Read books that inspire and inform you about building and growing. Find resources that can help you improve your understanding of the niche in which you work. These things will make you more knowledgeable. They will strengthen your ability to spot opportunities, respond to varying circumstances, and solve problems.

Spend Time with Family and Friends

Work has probably taken the better part of your time throughout the year. The holidays give you a chance to make up for some of the moments you’ve missed. Spend time with family and appreciate their presence. Have meaningful conversations with friends. Make the most of the hours and days you share with the important people in your life. It’s a precious opportunity that might not come by very frequently.

Final Words

As an entrepreneur, Christmas may allow you some room to rest from your year-long toil. There’s a lot you can do with that time. The smartest way to spend the season is to fill it with activities that’ll add value to you, your relationships, and your future business engagements.   Featured Image Source: iStock
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This article was first published on 15th December 2020

ikenna-nwachukwu

Ikenna Nwachukwu holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He loves to look at the world through multiple lenses- economic, political, religious and philosophical- and to write about what he observes in a witty, yet reflective style.


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