Event Wellbeing Week | Thursday 26 June
Let’s have a word about joy.
Not the kind you schedule for “when you’ve caught up”, not the type you save for annual leave, and not the guilty pleasure kind — we’re talking unapologetic, unfiltered joy.
The kind that makes you belly-laugh, the kind that connects you with your purpose, the kind that makes hard days lighter and long shifts more bearable.
Because here’s what they don’t tell you in productivity books:
Joy is a strategic asset. Not a side dish.
In Events, Joy Often Gets Forgotten
We’re professionals, we get things done, we focus, we plan, we troubleshoot.
But when’s the last time you had fun doing it? When did you last high-five a teammate, take a dance break during load-in, or let yourself laugh — really laugh — during the chaos of show week?
Joy doesn’t get in the way of serious work. It makes it sustainable.
Why Joy Matters
- Reduces cortisol
- Sparks creative thinking
- Builds stronger teams
- Reconnects us to our “why”
- Gives us a dopamine hit when we need it most
And here’s the beautiful thing about joy: it’s contagious. When you prioritise it, your team does too, your clients feel it, your audience sees it, and the whole event becomes more alive, more human.
Simple Ways to Bring the Joy Back
- Play music in your workspace
- Add colour and fun to your signage or emails
- Host a 5-minute dance break during team calls
- Celebrate all the wins, even if it’s just surviving a tough day
- Go outside for your lunch break, joy doesn’t live in your inbox
For Leaders: Joy Is Part of Your Job
If you want people to perform, they need to feel safe, supported… and yes, joyful.
Burnout doesn’t come from working hard, it comes from working joyless.
Your Joy Reminder Today:
“Fun isn’t unprofessional. It’s powerful.”
So go ahead: send the meme, wear the bright socks, do the victory dance, reclaim your joy — and then protect it like gold.
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