What can you do to manage your social media presence over breaks and holidays? Listen to Josephine's struggles with turning off social media, the fear of missing out on clients and what to do about it. In the second half of the episode, Josephine provides ideas for social media posts in September, focusing on themes such as fresh starts, transitions, and awareness days.

In this episode:

• Taking breaks from social media is important for mental health and well-being.
• Scarcity thinking can lead to anxiety about missing out on clients, but it's important to acknowledge that there is plenty of support available.
• Setting boundaries and modelling self-care is essential for maintaining a healthy social media presence.
• Social media ideas for the month of September

Learn how to use the following social media dates:

• World Suicide Prevention Day (10th)
• Youth Mental Health Day (19th) – Theme: #ControlTheScroll
• Sexual Health Awareness Week (11th)
• Bisexuality Awareness Week & Bi Visibility Day (23rd)

Celebrate quirky days such as Ginger Cat Appreciation Day (1st), Read a Book Day (6th), Blame Someone Else Day (13th), Batman Day (21st), Ask a Stupid Question Day (28th).

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:11 Struggles with Taking Breaks from Social Media

03:39 Overcoming Scarcity Thinking and Setting Boundaries

06:07 Managing Social Media Presence During Holidays

10:24 Ideas for Social Media Posts in September

16:34 Conclusion

Keywords

social media, breaks, holidays, scarcity thinking, self-care, boundaries, fresh starts, transitions, awareness days

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