The Christmas season brings mixed emotions, with joy and celebration contrasting with feelings of loneliness and overwhelm for many. It’s essential to recognize that not everyone enjoys the holiday, and setting boundaries is crucial for mental well-being. People are encouraged to care for themselves and define their own holiday experiences.
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From Adrenaline to Awareness: Redefining Wellbeing in the Events Industry
The events industry has always run on energy. We thrive on the buzz of build days, the magic of showtime, and the shared adrenaline rush of bringing ideas to life. That fast-paced culture is part of what makes this industry so special, but it’s also what quietly drains the people who make it happen. ForContinueContinue reading “From Adrenaline to Awareness: Redefining Wellbeing in the Events Industry”
The Science of Calm: How to Reset Your Nervous System in 60 Seconds
If you’ve ever felt your heart racing halfway through build day, or found yourself suddenly snappy over something small, you’ve experienced your nervous system at work. That’s not weakness, it’s biology. Our bodies are designed to keep us safe, and when things get too loud, too busy, or too uncertain (sound familiar?), your stress responseContinueContinue reading “The Science of Calm: How to Reset Your Nervous System in 60 Seconds”
Sleep Isn’t Lazy: Why Rest Is Your Most Powerful Productivity Tool
In the events world running on empty is often seen as a badge of honour. We celebrate the ones who “just keep going”, the 5am call times, the back-to-back show days, the sleepless nights spent perfecting a floor plan. But here’s the uncomfortable truth; sleep deprivation isn’t dedication… it’s depletion, and the longer we glorifyContinueContinue reading “Sleep Isn’t Lazy: Why Rest Is Your Most Powerful Productivity Tool”
Feed the Brain: Why Event Professionals Can’t Thrive on Coffee and Adrenaline Alone
It’s a familiar story in events world isn’t it? An early start, a strong coffee, and maybe (if you’re lucky) a sandwich at 3pm. You tell yourself it’s fine; there’s too much to do, too many people to brief, too many last-minute changes… food can wait. But your brain disagrees. The truth is, event professionalsContinueContinue reading “Feed the Brain: Why Event Professionals Can’t Thrive on Coffee and Adrenaline Alone”
The Three Pillars of Wellbeing: Empathy, Culture, and Self-Care
Why These Are the Cornerstones of a Mentally Healthier Events Industry If there’s one thing the events industry is famous for, it’s adrenaline. Tight deadlines, high expectations, long hours, and the unspoken rule that “the show must go on”, even when we’re running on fumes. But the truth is, this culture of constant motion hasContinueContinue reading “The Three Pillars of Wellbeing: Empathy, Culture, and Self-Care”
Why You’re Not Just Tired, You’re Running on Cortisol: The Hidden Stress Loop in Events
If you work in the events industry, you know what it feels like to run on empty. Early starts, late finishes, endless to-do lists, and the pressure to make every moment perfect, it’s no wonder so many event professionals describe themselves as running on adrenaline. But here’s the truth: it’s not adrenaline keeping you goingContinueContinue reading “Why You’re Not Just Tired, You’re Running on Cortisol: The Hidden Stress Loop in Events”
Why You Should Join Event Wellbeing Matters
In the fast-paced world of events, we spend so much time focusing on what we deliver, the deadlines, the logistics, the next big idea, that somewhere along the way, we can easily lose sight of the most important part of any event: how it feels, for us, for our teams, and for everyone who attends.ContinueContinue reading “Why You Should Join Event Wellbeing Matters”
The Future Is Rested: Redesigning Events Around Human Energy
Event Wellbeing Week | Friday 27 June Let’s be clear: if our vision for the future of events is fast-paced, overstuffed, and fuelled by caffeine and cortisol, then we definitely need a new vision. Today marks Day 5 of Event Wellbeing Week, and it’s time to talk about sustainability, not in terms of carbon, butContinueContinue reading “The Future Is Rested: Redesigning Events Around Human Energy”
Reclaiming Joy: Fun is Fuel – Not a Frivolous Add-On
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 withContinueContinue reading “Reclaiming Joy: Fun is Fuel – Not a Frivolous Add-On”
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