It’s Okay to Take a Break From Posting Pokémon Content During the Holidays

Why Rest Matters, How to Batch Content, and How Not to Take Low Engagement Personally

The holiday season is one of the most magical times of the year—but it’s also one of the busiest. Between traveling, shopping, family gatherings, end-of-year stress, and maybe even scrambling to wrap gifts at midnight, it’s completely normal for your posting schedule to fall out of rhythm. If you’re a Pokémon creator or collector, you might feel pressure to stay consistent for the algorithm, your audience, or your own creative goals.

But here’s the truth: it’s okay to take a break.

Not just okay—healthy, necessary, and sometimes the best move for your long-term creativity.

The Holidays Naturally Lower Engagement—And That’s Not About You

One thing creators forget every December: everyone is busy.

People are traveling, shopping, cooking, celebrating, working long retail hours, or spending time offline with loved ones. Social media engagement dips across ALL niches—gaming, Pokémon, beauty, lifestyle, you name it.

If your likes, views, or comments slow down, it doesn’t mean:

• People don’t like your content

• You’re “falling off”

• The algorithm suddenly hates you

• Your page is failing

It simply means life is happening, and your audience is living it too.

So please don’t take it personally.

Your value as a creator doesn’t fluctuate with your analytics.

Your community isn’t going anywhere.

Why Taking a Break Helps Your Creativity

Creative burnout is very real—especially when you’re constantly trying to keep up with trends. The holidays can be a beautiful reset button.

A break allows you to:

• Recharge your mind

• Spend time with loved ones

• Gather inspiration for the new year

• Return with fresh ideas and renewed excitement

• Avoid resenting content creation

Your voice, your personality, and your passion are what make your content special. Rest protects that spark.

Batching & Scheduling: Your Holiday Lifesaver

If you want to stay present during the holidays and keep your page active, batching and scheduling content can be a game-changer.

1. Batch Filming / Photography

Set aside 1–2 hours and record multiple short clips:

• Close-ups of cards

• Shiny pulls

• Binder flips

• Plushie cuteness

• Quick reactions

• Your favorite card of the week

• Festive Pokémon decorations

You can turn these into multiple posts—Reels, Stories, TikToks, carousels, or YouTube Shorts.

2. Pre-Write Captions

Draft several captions at once:

• Holiday wish messages

• “Top 5 cards for winter vibes”

• “Things I’m grateful for in the Pokémon community”

• Short facts about your favorite Pokémon

• Community shoutouts

Captions can sit in your Notes app or scheduling tool ready to go.

3. Instagram Can Schedule Content

Let you queue up posts for the week—or the entire month if you’re feeling ambitious.

A few hours of prep now = more time for shopping, being social with friends and family, and just relaxing!

4. Create Evergreen Content

These are posts that work any time of the year:

• Collection highlights

• Inspirational messages

• Your story as a collector

• Pokémon facts

• Favorite sleeves, binders, or storage hacks

Save them and sprinkle them in when you’re busy.

Remember—Your Community Loves YOU, Not Your Frequency

Pokémon Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are built on passion and connection.

The people who follow you aren’t counting how many times you post—they’re here for your energy, your creativity, your kindness, and your love for the hobby.

Taking a break isn’t “disappearing.”

It’s giving yourself grace.

And when you return after the holidays, refreshed and ready, your community will be excited to see you—just like always.

xoxo- Pinky Pogo