A holiday break can actually be stressful to the dance studio owner. Instead of enjoying quiet time, thoughts turn to the business and all the things that need to be caught up. Yes, the studio’s health is important, but so is your health, and here are some suggestions on how to nurture both.
First, get some rest.
Give yourself permission to do nothing but rest and recharge. Even if you want to limit how much downtime you’re taking, make sure it’s guilt-free downtime.
Prioritize your projects.
When you are rested and feeling more energetic, start a brain dump of all the neglected projects waiting for attention. As you organize your list, note which items are a high priority, which items can be delegated, and which items can still be put off until the next break.
Check in with the staff.
Breaks are a great time for regrouping with your staff. Schedule meetings, delegate unfinished projects and take time to discuss new trends and dance studio development. Spend some time strategizing. If there are unanswered software questions, spend time with tech support.
Freshen up the studio.
Break times are a great time for cleaning. If you can hire help, get it scheduled. If not, gather some supplies, a few helping hands, turn up the music, and spend the day freshening up the studio. This would also be a great time to donate unclaimed lost and found items, patching paint as needed, and put away holiday decorations in preparation for a new year. Have a to-do list ahead of time so you don’t feel overwhelmed.
Finally, rest some more.
You just completed a lot of work! Do things that recharge you, spend time with family, take a day trip out of town, or simply enjoy the quiet time.
Dance studio owners put in a lot of work to make their studio great. It may feel neglectful to not work constantly, but your health is just as important. It’s OK to relax during the holiday break so you can start the new year with a renewed spirit.
