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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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The health and wellbeing of our people has never been more important. Employees need all the help they can get. And in a world of work that’s changing at an unprecedented rate, it makes sense for employers to increasingly play a proactive role, understanding what employees need, supporting their wellbeing and empowering colleagues to thrive. “The …
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Please note: this blog contains details of suicide that some may find triggering, upsetting or distressing. Please refer to our infoline page for organisations that can offer support and assistance. Today, 10th September 2021, marks World Suicide Prevention Day. I wanted to share another date with you. The 26th September 1993, and in 16 days …
For most people who are not already active, starting a regular exercise programme means making a new habit or routine in your life. This usually involves setting aside a period of time on most days of the week to make exercise a part of your day to day. Exercise programmes that are recommended in guidelines …
There are so many people that have discovered running or the PE with Joe workouts to keep them through the last few months. For me the thing that has got me through is even easier - walking. Simply walking out of the front door and taking the same route around the village as often as …
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When redundancies are in the air, it’s a prime topic for gossip and worry. “Who is it going to be?” “I’m not sure they made the right choice there,” “I’m ok now but does that mean I could be at risk if there’s a next round.” It’s a time of uncertainty, stress and anxiety, and …
Setting up your own business might have been on your radar for a while but when you’re an events professional with a lengthy career delivering in person events, it can be a big decision to make in the face of so much uncertainty. Since international travel is in a state of flux and many events …
People talk about redundancy being like a bereavement, and yes, there are many similarities. However, there are added elements to it. Some people feel shame; they perceive redundancy to be a stigma, as if the reason they were singled out was personal and not because of a global pandemic. Others may find that it severely shakes …
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At first glance, it may seem unlikely that your diet would affect your mental health, and yet it is not that far-fetched if you think about it on a chemical level. Our brain needs chemicals (i.e. nutrients) for structural as well as functional purposes and where would those chemicals come from, if not from our …
For any event graduate or professional out there, we all know how stressful and jam-packed working in the events industry can be. Even with immaculate and precise planning, things indeed can go wrong. With long hours and pressured deadlines to meet, we all do our absolute best to ensure the highest standard events and customer …
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Thinking of starting a new healthy eating plan? If so, you may find embarking on a healthy eating journey can be daunting especially while many of us may have gained 'lockdown pounds' and wish to get back into shape or improve our health. Whatever your health goals are, whether you are hoping to slim down …
We conducted a Question & Answer session with Events Graduate Lauren Hemingway to get her perspective on how important movement is and how it helped her whilst she was studying and whilst working. Lauren graduated with a degree in Event Management in 2019 and including her placement year, she has now worked in the industry for …
We all know that movement is an essential part of our lifestyles and there are many benefits to incorporating movement into our day-to-day lives. Whilst there are many positive elements associated with movement, two which stand out to me in particular are stress reduction and mood enhancement. The events industry is commonly known to be …
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The blending of movement with the practice of meditation is not particularly new; its benefits are well known. However, it was only during the lockdown that I began to recognise this form of self-care, which combines mind and body, as a growing trend. For some, this might even become an alternative to traditional, immobile meditation. …
1. Airplane mode - Set a time for this (eg 8.pm) 2. Supplement - Small handful of nuts before bed (source of tryptophan), supplements like 5HTP, Magnesium glycinate, Melatonin might help. 3. Blackout - Draw the curtains, tape up anything that emits light with black tape. Ensure your room is dark. Alternatively use an eye mask. …
We all know sleep is important. It’s a time where our bodies and minds can relax and restore. Sleep is the magic ingredient that will make us more alert and efficient at work. But in all honesty, I have often struggled getting the right amount of sleep. As an Events Professional, I know all too …
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