Unplugging may seem impossible, especially if you run a business. The good news is that there are ways to keep your business running while you take a holiday break. Even if you have a lot of holiday marketing campaigns to complete. 

According to a LinkedIn study, 70% of professionals do not completely unplug from work. It is important to give yourself a break, especially during the holiday season, to reduce stress and avoid burnout. 

That is why our digital marketing Omaha team put together these tips on how you can unplug during the holiday season and increase your productivity when you get back.

Ways to unplug during the holidays

Set an out-of-office message

While you are away from the office, it can be tempting to be constantly checking your emails and responding to any you get. To avoid the temptation to check your emails, set an out-of-office message. Most email providers - like Gmail and Outlook Office 365 - have settings where you can put out-of-office messages. 

These features pause your emails and send an automatic message to anyone who emails you during your time away. Once you come back, you can still see those messages for you to respond to. Check out these guides to learn how to set these out-of-office messages on Gmail or Outlook Office 365. 

Automate your social media 

Keeping your business’s social media running while you are on vacation is important. People around the holidays will be off from school and work, probably spending their free time scrolling through social media. Posting regularly around this time can help increase your brand awareness. 

Instead of manually posting, you can automate your social media for the holidays. There are scheduling platforms where you can schedule everything from Facebook to LinkedIn posts in one convenient place. The only thing you have to do is create the content, or you can hire a digital marketing Omaha agency. 

Have a movie marathon

What better way to bring the whole family together than a movie? Reserve a day or afternoon to have a Christmas movie marathon. Streaming platforms - like Netflix, Hulu and Disney Plus - have tons of holiday-related movies around this time. Some of the best holiday movies to stream this season are:

1. “Home Alone”

2. “Elf” 

3. “A Christmas Story”

4. “The Santa Clause”

5. “The Nightmare Before Christmas”

6. “Miracle on 34th Street”

7. “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” 

Go to a local holiday event 

If you want to get out of the house, then consider attending a local holiday event. Around this time, there are a lot of events happening that the whole family can enjoy. Plus, these events also support small businesses and charities. It helps them keep their money flowing. Here are some Omaha holiday events that are worth attending: 

1. Santa’s Rock N Lights

2. Merry & Bright Holiday Poinsettia Show and Bright Nights at Lauritzen

3. Season of Lights

4. 2022 Holiday Lights Festival 

5. Winter Wonderland at Fontenelle Forest

6. Bubbly New Year’s Eve Party

Do you want to automate your company’s digital marketing? Hire one of the best digital marketing Omaha agencies. 

At Omaha Media Group, we offer marketing automation services, so you can streamline your whole digital marketing strategies. Our team can assist with pay-per-click (PPC), search engine optimization (SEO), email marketing and social media strategy. Contact us to learn more about our digital marketing services.