Recently I marked my third birthday in business. However, for the first two years I ran my business part-time and worked three days a week in a corporate environment. For the past two years I had the best of both worlds at Christmas: the freedom and flexibility of a soloist and the indulgence of corporate Christmas parties.
This year I have the best of one world, my world as a full-time soloist.
So how does a soloist celebrate Christmas?
I can see it would be tempting to let Christmas pass me by. There is me, myself, and I in my office. Most of my clients are interstate or overseas. It is tempting to say "It’s all too hard."
Yet my love of a good celebration inspires me to create a way to make Christmas a special event in my business.
Perhaps I could …
- Have a Soloists' Picnic with others I know in my city. An entire afternoon, in a stunning location, with yummy food and several bottles of champagne.
- Create a virtual celebration with clients. Create a blog or webpage where they can share the wonderful outcomes of their year.
- Host Christmas drinks for people I have connected with via my business this year, like suppliers, people I have met at networking events and local clients.
- Create a fun Christmas parcel to send to clients
- Hang tinsel in my office for me, myself, and I and play Christmas Carols every Friday afternoon in December (singing along optional)
Celebration is an important part of life. It is a chance to reflect and enjoy what has been achieved and what you are grateful for. Celebrations can be big or small – what is most important is that you actively participate.
I haven’t decided yet how I will choose to celebrate Christmas, however, I have decided to celebrate.
How will you celebrate Christmas as a soloist?
HO HO HO!
“ Perhaps I could … hang tinsel in my office for me, myself, and I and play Christmas Carols every Friday afternoon in December (singing along optional) ”
Linda Anderson is a Certified Professional Coach dedicated to helping people live bold and rewarding lives. Linda has an energetic and direct style of coaching which suits people who like to be challenged.
