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”
Tag Archives: wellbeing at events
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”
The Inner Work Is the Real Work
Event Wellbeing Week | Wednesday 25 June Let’s cut to it: you can have the best credentials, the biggest client, the slickest spreadsheet… and still feel like you’re not doing enough. That’s not about capability, that’s about conditioning. And today, for Day 3 of Event Wellbeing Week, we’re tackling the part of the job that’sContinueContinue reading “The Inner Work Is the Real Work”
Boundaries Are Sexy: Saying No Without Apology
Event Wellbeing Week | Tuesday 24 June Let’s talk about something that really needs rebranding in the events industry: boundaries. Not boring. Not aggressive. Not uncooperative. Boundaries are bold… Boundaries are brave… Boundaries are sexy. They’re how we protect our energy, preserve our sanity, and show up sustainably — instead of spiralling into burnout, caffeineContinueContinue reading “Boundaries Are Sexy: Saying No Without Apology”
Permission to Pause: Why Rest Isn’t Weakness — It’s Wisdom
Event Wellbeing Week | Monday 23 June Let’s just say it: event professionals are some of the most driven, dedicated, and downright unstoppable people out there. We work through illness, we eat lunch at our laptops, we proudly wear 20,000 steps on our show day badge of honour. We collapse into bed thinking about tomorrow’sContinueContinue reading “Permission to Pause: Why Rest Isn’t Weakness — It’s Wisdom”
The Power of Pause: Why the Events Industry Needs to Breathe
There’s a rhythm in the events world that many of us know too well. The surge of adrenaline before a big show.The high of seeing it all come together.The crash that comes after.The void that follows the buzz.The cycle that repeats before we’ve even caught our breath. It’s addictive, in a way, that intensity, thatContinueContinue reading “The Power of Pause: Why the Events Industry Needs to Breathe”
The Importance of Sleep for Event Professionals: Prioritising Rest for Peak Wellbeing and Performance
In the dynamic world of events, where long hours, high stakes, and constant multitasking are the norm, sleep often takes a backseat. Event professionals know the hustle all too well, early mornings, late nights, and the adrenaline of making magic happen for attendees. But while the demands of the job are undeniable, so is theContinueContinue reading “The Importance of Sleep for Event Professionals: Prioritising Rest for Peak Wellbeing and Performance”
Event Wellbeing Matters 