Well, this is my last blog for November! I will be back with
you on December 1st. For now, however, I’m taking the next four days
off as a way to be Thankful for all my hard work and that of my amazing staff!
It can be very hard to unplug from the PR business. We live in a 24/7 social
media culture and non-stopping news media community.
If you feel that you are going to have a hard time
unplugging and rebooting this Thanksgiving, please follow these 3 simple tips.
I promise you will be more productive when you do return to work and your
family and friends will enjoy your focused attention.
1.
Leave your phone at home. What? I know, right! If
you are going out shopping with your family, someone is bound to have their cell
phone in case of a true emergency. Announce that you are leaving your phone at
home and truly do this. I promise you that your business and clients will not
fall off the face of the Earth as a result. And you will be surprised what a
real conversation feels like without the distraction of all your cell phone and
social media alerts.
2.
Repeat step 1. I’m serious about it.
3.
Don’t watch the news. It may be tempting with all
the events going on right now – especially surrounding the Mike Brown case.
Instead, focus on holiday movies or the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade. This will
allow your brain a much needed rest from the news cycle most publicists work in
the midst of.
Enjoy your Thanksgiving,
Velma Trayham
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