Entertainment
Post Ideas
Post 1
Big decision time... the Christmas chocs are in the shops, so which ones are your favourites?
The main choices are:
• Roses
• Quality Street
• Celebrations
• Heroes
• Feel free to suggest an alternative we can all try!
And we could get onto soft or hard centres, but that’s another whole debate! So, do you have a favourite tub to tuck into?
Post 2
At the end of November we get Black Friday and Cyber Monday, it can be a great chance to grab a bargain, but of all the gadgets in your house, excluding smart phones, which is your favourite?
And why?
I would choose ________________________________ (Alexa, robot hoover, Fitbit etc. anything electronic that helps you). Because______________________
Post 3
Who remembers going to spend pocket money on sweets as a child? I do.
Those old sweets and chocolates can bring back a flood of memories and some disappeared seemingly forever!
But which old sweet was your favourite?
Post 4
There’s nothing quite like a compliment to make your day, although we are not all good at receiving them!
It can be a nice boost to your confidence though, and a reminder that you’re not so bad!
What are the top 3 compliments that you tend to get?
Post 5
If you could get more time, say an extra 2 hours a day, what would you do with it?
_____________________________ (add your own answer if you wish here e.g. sleep, do a hobby, see the kids etc. – great segue into talking about joining your team, if you have one, with people that comment and want more time, as working from home can grant that)
Post 6
We are fast approaching the c word...and let’s face it we need a good Christmas this year! But are you a last-minute shopper (Amazon Prime makes this all too easy!), or do you plan and have you in fact started or even finished your Christmas shopping already?
Post 7
Music is a huge mood changer and sometimes we can forget how much it affects us, but which is your favourite genre of music?
I love _____________________ (Rock, pop, musicals, dance, grime etc)
Post 8
If you are on WhatsApp this question is for you...do you like group chats?
They can be so good for arranging events or chatting amongst friends, but they often seem to bring a level of drama and can certainly get overwhelming notification wise if it’s an active group. 189 unread messages is not a good notification to get!
A good tip is to mute the group notifications and then you can check it when you want! There is an option to mute them for a year!
So, if you’re in any group chats do you like them
Post 9
Despite this year having less reason to leave the house we do all venture out sometimes! But how do you decide what to wear each day?
Is it purely a choice based on practical reasons? Your mood? The weather? Favourite colour? Occasion?
Post 10
Sometimes we all need a little treat! Everything in moderation!
At the end of a meal I love having ___________________(pick your fave dessert)
What is your favourite dessert?
Post 1
Are you proud of your business or job?
I am! I am really proud of ________________________ (whatever makes you proud, people you help or proud of what you have achieved etc.)
Post 2
What was the best thing about last month?
For me it was ______________ (insert work related achievement) It is important to celebrate wins, big and small!
Post 3
Do you use a planner?
I love my ___________planner (insert name of planner you use, assuming you do...)
It is a great way to not only plan ahead but also take stock every month of business successes.
I do my planning weekly on a _____________ (insert day) and it makes such a difference to start a week knowing what I need to do and when I plan to do it!
Are you a fan of planners?
Post 4
I have had customers come and go but the longest standing relationship is for ___________ (insert time frame of longest serving customer, may be a repeat one or ongoing)
When I asked them why they use me they said: _______________________ (ask your fave customer why they use you!)
There is so much choice now, with everything online, do you stick with businesses or shop around?
Post 5
Let’s try and support local and small businesses this Christmas!
If you have any Christmas ideas or offers, please post them on this thread.
Mine is ___________________________
Post 6
Who supports you on your business journey?
I am so grateful that I have _______________ (shout out your biggest support – could be a coach or team manager or just a friend etc.)
No man (or woman) is an island, we all benefit from the support of others.
Who is in your corner?
Post 7
I am passionate about helping others in my industry.
Recently I __________________ (any way you have helped someone on your team or who does similar to you.)
Collaboration is better than competition and I think we always learn a lot from other people, so it is important to pass that knowledge on. Have you been helped out recently?
Post 8
Do you like it when companies regularly email or message you even when you are not ready to buy again?
It is a very fine line between over marketing/spamming people and staying in touch, so they remember you.
I try and reach out to old customers ______________________ (regularly/occasionally/with special offers – whatever you do)
And this works for me, but as a consumer what works best for you?
Post 9
Have you ever been banned on social media?
It seems to be more prevalent than ever lately and it is a stark reminder to those of us who work online that social media accounts are not our own and that putting all your eggs in one basket is very dangerous indeed.
Diversifying across multiple social media platforms is important, also keeping content, images and articles you write saved on your own system in case your account is deleted. It is also prudent to store client or potential details on a CRM system for future use, within GDPR guidelines of course.
I use a few social media platforms like _________________ (list the ones you use) so if one got banned I would have the others as a back up.
Post 10
Do you ever get involved in charity work?
I try and support charity and am particularly passionate about ___________
I feel like the more successful my business is the more I can help those that really need it!
What is your favourite charity?
Lifestyle
Post Ideas
Post 1
Do you ever walk 10,000 steps a day? That was set as an ideal a while ago, but it isn’t actually that easy to achieve, especially with a sedentary lifestyle. Try some of these to increase your steps!
- If you take the bus get off a stop early and walk the rest.
- Walk at lunch time
- Take the long way home from somewhere
- Play tag or football in the park with the kids, get involved!
- Explore a new place with a walk, ask around and find some new spots to go for walks locally
Post 3
It's often said that we travel with our minds, not our bodies. The adventures we undertake while travelling live on in mental images. Right now is a great time to travel. I have ____________ on my wish list of destinations! (add the place you want to go or have plans to go to if you do)
The weather we had back in spring and even summer was amazing. We have also had the warmest September on record globally.
This sounds amazing, and it was glorious to have such warm weather, but what is the impact on the climate worldwide?
The Arctic sea ice is at its second lowest level since records began and that isn’t good news. It is bad for the wildlife in the Arctic and also for worldwide sea levels. As they rise (melted ice adds to sea levels) some areas become more prone to flooding and places like the Maldives are in danger of disappearing as more than 80% of its islands are less than a metre above sea levels!
So, what can we do? It is argued that global climate change would happen with or without human help, but we are certainly contributing to it drastically. Here are a few ways to reduce your carbon footprint:
• Get an electric or hybrid car – less fossil fuels.
• Throw away less into landfill – emissions from landfill are huge.
• Eat less meat – precious habitat is destroyed to create grazing land for cattle and the cattle themselves produce methane.
• Take less flights (an easy one at the moment!).
• Buy locally – reduces carbon footprint as items aren’t being transported to you.
• Reuse more, recycling is okay, but reusing is better. Try and buy refillable containers where possible.
• Be mindful of the products you buy, where they are made and what from.
Have you got any good tips for reducing your carbon footprint?
Post 4
The weather we had back in spring and even summer was amazing. We have also had the warmest September on record globally.
This sounds amazing, and it was glorious to have such warm weather, but what is the impact on the climate worldwide?
The Arctic sea ice is at its second lowest level since records began and that isn’t good news. It is bad for the wildlife in the Arctic and also for worldwide sea levels. As they rise (melted ice adds to sea levels) some areas become more prone to flooding and places like the Maldives are in danger of disappearing as more than 80% of its islands are less than a metre above sea levels!
So, what can we do? It is argued that global climate change would happen with or without human help, but we are certainly contributing to it drastically. Here are a few ways to reduce your carbon footprint:
- Get an electric or hybrid car – less fossil fuels.
- Throw away less into landfill – emissions from landfill are huge.
- Eat less meat – precious habitat is destroyed to create grazing land for cattle and the cattle themselves produce methane.
- Take less flights (an easy one at the moment!).
- Buy locally – reduces carbon footprint as items aren’t being transported to you.
- Reuse more, recycling is okay, but reusing is better. Try and buy refillable containers where possible.
- Be mindful of the products you buy, where they are made and what from.
Have you got any good tips for being more mindful and helping the planet we live in?
Post 5
What is your earliest memory as a child?
Mine is ___________________________________
Post 6
If you were going to a desert island and could only take 3 things (not people) what would you take?
There is food, water and basic tools supplied.
I can’t live without _______________________________(good opportunity to mention one of your products if relevant)
Post 7
What does an average day look like to you? Mine seem to vary a lot as I work for myself!
But an example of one day last week was _________________________(describe a good day, throw in plenty of positive work related info, and also show benefits of working for yourself)
Post 8
How often do you work out or do any form of exercise?
I tend to _____________________________(describe your exercise regime)
Sometimes it is hard to get started but it always benefits me physically and mentally. It is amazing how much better you feel, especially on those days when you didn’t think you were going to make it!
Post 9
Is there anything you would never buy online and only from a shop in person?
__________(give own answer if you like)
Post 10
Do you know what an RAOK is? It is a random act of kindness. Ways to do lovely things for people you know or strangers. Here are some ideas to try!
• Leave a £1 in the trolley at the supermarket for the next person.
• Pay for someone else’s shopping, I know sometimes people do this to help out when people can’t pay, but you can do it anytime!
• Give a friend some flowers or a gift, just because.
• Leave an anonymous gift – pick people carefully though, you
don’t want to freak anyone out!
• Offer to shop or garden for an elderly neighbour.
• Take a friend for coffee or dinner and pay for it.
• Get a coffee and a sandwich for a homeless person.
And ideally don’t post about any of these things on social media, it isn’t an excuse for self promotion!
Social Proof
Post Ideas