The event industry's 'go-to' for neuroinclusion and mental wellbeing
As event organisers how much do we really understand about the health impact attending events has on our visitors, attendees, exhibitors and stakeholders? Do we recognise that the impact can be significant not just anyone living with mental or physical health conditions, and/or neurodiversity, but for all attendees? In today's technological age we have a …
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It’s probably safe to say that if you are reading this blog you have already mastered the power of breath - to stay alive! What many of us do not realise though is that the breath is also a powerful tool for relaxation and stress management, and for this purpose it is massively underrated. When …
Healthy eating is a very important factor to implement into your everyday life. It’s so easy to binge on chocolates, crisps and sweets, (sounds amazing – I know!) especially when you’re at your desk with a tight deadline looming over you or opting for a quick snack selection to get you through the day to …
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Working within the events industry can sometimes take its toll on an individual. From attending networking events, workshops, live shows, meetings with agencies and publications, to managing the day to day of your job role can be very pressurised, if your day is not planned correctly. The importance of time management and prioritising your workload …
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Positive or negative words/phrases? Having recently discovered the importance of wellbeing and looking after myself, I have taken to writing lists, lists of tasks for which one I need to choose on a daily basis to make me feel good, lists of what I want in my life and a list of what I want …
Up to 38% of event professionals have experienced a period or episode of mental illness/depression, according to preliminary findings from a new survey from the EventWell campaign, CN can reveal. The ongoing EventWell survey into the physical and mental health of UK Event Professionals reveals a higher percentage have experienced an episode of ill health than originally anticipated, …
Unicorn Events are committed to wellbeing and run a number of initiatives within their office to combat stress and promote healthy work practices and lifestyle which include: Gym membership Monthly office based massages Standing desks to encourage movement For more information on the above you can contact Unicorn Events via the contact form below
Soaring WW Director Adam Baggs, will be taking on the ultimate cycling challenge during UK Event Wellbeing Week - a distance of 250 miles with 13,000 feet of climbing, from Cirencester to Lands End! All for his local charity Gloucester Young Carers. For more information on the above you can contact Adam via the form below:
A movement has been founded by a group of industry professionals to raise awareness of wellbeing in the Events industry. The inaugural UK Event Wellbeing Week will launch on the 18th September at No 4 Hamilton Place, with an introduction to the campaign, a yoga session and healthy breakfast on their terrace. Backing the campaign, …
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The Mice Blog's #eventplannerstalk discussion on the evening of Monday 18th September will centre on wellbeing in the events industry. The weekly Twitter Chat takes place every Monday evening between 9pm and 10pm and we are delighted to have the support of Irina and her followers and network. Put the date in your diary and …
A career as an event coordinator is the fifth most stressful of 2016, according to job site CareerCast. The only jobs ranked more stressful than an event coordinator were enlisted military personnel, fire fighter, airline pilot and police officer. This article featured in Event Magazine, to continue reading click here
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