ACHIEVING THE RIGHT BALANCE
Kate Bullard and Michelle Rees , founders of Eventprofslive , share their top tips on how to maintain a work-life balance and a healthy wellbeing
ellbeing has always been somewhat of a buzzword . However , the past two years have brought it to the forefront of many professional and personal conversations and shone a
“ We feel the key to protecting our wellbeing is a functioning , maintainable and ultimately , achievable work-life balance .” light on its importance .
A career within the events industry is often cited as one of the top five most stressful professions , even before the pandemic . Therefore , maintaining our wellbeing is paramount , now more than ever .
Anxiety , stress , burnout , depression are all words we sadly hear from our peers . With more of us experiencing poor mental health , it is vital that as our industry recovers , we do all we can to protect our wellbeing .
We feel the key to protecting our wellbeing is a functioning , maintainable and ultimately , achievable work-life balance . While there have been many positives about working from home , it has blurred the line between home and work with minimal tangible transitions between the two states . The impact can result in poor maintenance of our wellbeing . Our tips to avoid this are :
Don ’ t be tempted to wake up just before you log on
Make the most of the commuting time you have gained back by using your mornings to win your day . You can use this time to exercise , journal or curl up with a good book , all before you start your day .
Block out time in your diary for a lunch break
Yes , there will be times you may need to move this or not take the entire time , but you will be surprised by how many people respect you for having this time blocked out . It will do you a world of good to take a break , shift your focus from work and come back feeling energised , ready to take on your afternoon .
Keep hydrated
Don ’ t be fuelled just by coffee , remember to drink water . We love the water bottles that have timestamps to keep you on track with your water consumption .
Go for a walk
Identify meetings where you can join via your phone and take a walk at the same time , rather than being on another Zoom . Perhaps even set a steps challenge for yourself and your colleagues .
Make the most of the days
We all work long hours , but on the days when you can log off at a reasonable time , make sure you do so .
Remember , wellbeing means something different to everyone , but here ’ s what two of our members think : “ It is about being able to do what ’ s right for me , while feeling supported , understood and accepted ,” says Ain Bensenouci , partnerships and events manager , Penguin Random House . “ It is about everything that brings me balance ,” adds Sarah Zarywacz , event executive , ECI Partners .
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