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It's the beginning of July - for a lot of folks, that means time for BBQs and backyard picnics. For those of us who work in politics, it also means we've just survived another end of quarter filling. Here's how we felt on June 30th:
And when midnight rolled around:
So what now? Your supporters/donors/general list is all like:
And your friends are tired of having to make this face
So here are five easy steps to recover like a champ...at least until the next end-of-quarter rolls around.
1. Say thank you. To your email list, your friends and family, and anyone else who helped you get through the long hours (aka the barista at Starbucks).
2. Do something fun.
On a personal level, this may look like
or
or even
But for your organization, this may look more like
or
3. Do some long-term planning.
That way, you don't go into the next end-of-quarter like this:
4. Keep people updated on your goals and plans.
Sometimes, that looks like
and sometimes like this
but either way, people appreciate the updates.
AND FINALLY!
5. Get ready for the next round, because before you know it, you'll be back to
By Sara Langhinrichs, NGP VAN family member and part of the AARP Social team
Sara Langhinrichs is a member of the NGP VAN family and is a social media strategist/writer/editor who spends too much time on Facebook and Twitter. Currently part of #AARPSocial, with past lives at the DNC, Obama '12 campaign, and Center for American Progress. Loves cupcakes, corgis, and gifs.
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