We are into the dog days of summer and I hope you are soaking up as much sun as you can!
Did you know a break from social media can significantly improve our overall well-being and mental health? Research has shown that too much doom scrolling can lead to feelings of anxiety, loneliness, and even depression. Taking a vacation from these platforms allows us to reconnect with the present moment, engage in meaningful activities, and nurture real-life relationships.
By stepping away from the constant pressure to be "online" and constantly connected, we can reduce stress levels and experience a sense of liberation. This break allows us to prioritize self-care, engage in activities that bring us joy, and create a healthier balance between the digital world and our personal lives.
Here are three ways you can take a social media vaca:
Plan and Batch Schedule Your Content in Advance - Obviously I can help you with this one. 😉
Unplug and Delete Social Media and Work-related Apps - This is next level! Remove apps from your phone so you're not tempted to sneak a peek.🙈
Choose a Point of Contact Person to look after things while you're OOO - This is something I have done for other social media managers to give them a break. Perhaps I should do the same? 🤔
Alright, let's get into August Dates you can use for your posting strategy.
August 2nd National Colouring Book Day #NationalColouringBookDay
IDEA ➡️ Who's into adult colouring books? 🙋♀️ Share your talent with your audience.
August 8th - International Cat Day #InternationalCatDay
August 9th - National Book Lovers Day #NationalBookLoversDay
August 10th - National Lazy Day #NationalLazyDay
August 11th - National Sons and Daughters Day #SonsAndDaughtersDay
August 12th - World Elephant Day #WorldElephantDay
August 12th - International Youth Day #InternationalYouthDay
IDEA ➡️ The theme this year is “It's all in the mind."
August 13th - International Lefthanders Day #LefthandersDay
IDEA ➡️ Shout out to your favourite left-handed colleague, friend or family member.
August 15th - National Relaxation Day #NationalRelaxationDay
August 16th - National Tell a Joke Day #NationalTellAJokeDay
IDEA ➡️ Create a funny reel related to your niche!
August 19th - World Humanitarian Day #WorldHumanitarianDay
IDEA ➡️ Today is dedicated to recognizing humanitarian personnel and those who have lost their lives working for humanitarian causes.
August 20th - National Lemonade Day #NationalLemonadeDay
August 26th - National Dog Day #NationalDogDay
IDEA ➡️ Get ready to see a flood of doggy pictures and videos today! Create a reel featuring your 4 legged bestie. 🐕
These dates should help get you started with your feed planning.
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Book a complimentary discovery call if you need support mapping out your strategy.
Happy Posting!
-Amanda
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We are committed to supporting our First Nations communities.
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