STAYING ENERGIZED IN THIS INDUSTRY We all know from working in the events industry that what is re-
quired to get the job done can include long days and hours, nights and weekends, and of course, holidays. I have been working in this some strategies to keep myself energized and ready to conquer every new day, event, and challenge.
Listen to Your Body and Be Kind to It When you are feeling really tired and about to burnout, you need to recognize the symptoms and give your mind and body time to rest and priority to eat and sleep well, especially during busy and stressful times, you could soon be headed toward a downward spiral. It does not take much just to stop, put aside all your electronics,
event managers often say they do not have time to take a break, or to sit down and quickly recharge their batteries, but I always encourage clearer head, a calmer demeanor, and a refreshed sense of purpose. It should not be underestimated how powerful it can be to pay attention - ularly feeding your body with nutrient-packed foods, as well as giving yourself time to properly digest, should provide the boost needed to going to bed at a reasonable time and free from the distractions of life’s favorite tech gadgets is a miracle worker—everything will always look and feel better in the morning!
Take a Time-Out I like to think that, for most people, the thought of being away from have probably worried about emails piling up, more items being added colleagues. Put those worries aside, because your productivity should not be measured by how much time you spend at your desk. I cannot recommend enough that you add short time-outs into your daily work routine, regardless of how busy your schedule is. longer than normal to write emails, make decisions, or concentrate on tasks that have to get done. It is that feeling when your brain has had any, to take a time out, to go outside and breath in some fresh air. If you cannot get outside, just step away from your desk and head toward we have taken to stepping outside and sitting at a picnic table, where It makes the rest of the day seem less agonizing. I get back to my desk feeling totally refreshed and more productive, almost as if it was the start of the work day again.
CONVENTION CENTERS: A Few Easy Tips To Use Every Day | By Carrie Paolone, CMP, CEM, CVP
Let Go of the Stress room. When other departments say, “there’s no crying in events,” we laugh because this could not be further from the truth. In this indus- changes or revisions, not to mention meeting deadlines, will almost always be overwhelming. Working as the go-between with your oper- ations team on one side and your client on the other can sometimes push you to your limit. When my children were young and having a temper tantrum, I would put them in a time out. Let them cry, discon- nect them from what is making them freak out, and give them time to calm down before trying to rationalize with them. Well, guess what? Adults occasionally need the same kind of treatment. Give them time to yell, cry, or let go of any emotion they are holding deep inside. I away from the stress. Step outside, step into a washroom, and let it out, until you have regained your composure before getting back to work.
Practice Positivity become a negative habit, crippling us from moving forward. Learning to manage our thoughts and giving them a positive spin makes all of
you cannot do for a client, draw your attention to all the realistic things - the rest as time goes on.”
Sitting at your desk and staring at the pile of work right in front of you is kind of self-destructive. Start with one task, even if it’s the smallest, and watch as you gradually build a sense of accomplishment. Before you know it, that positive feeling takes over and you’re moving on to you will be looking back and smirking at what you thought was impos- sible and never-ending.
ourselves on the back for a job well done. Even though it can leave us feeling drained and running on empty, I could not ask to work in a bet- while doing it. FM
Carrie Paolone, CMP, CEM, CVP, is director of events at Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, Ontario.
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