9 ways to avoid burnout before your event

The week before the event will be stressful and challenging. There is a large list of contractors to meet with. At the last moment, the agenda is changing. And chaos increases as the start date of the event approaches. With so many events, it is easy to neglect what is important – oneself.
If you want your event to go smoothly, you need to avoid burnout and stay cool. Here are some guidelines you should follow in the days and weeks before your event takes place.

Plan your schedule

The weeks leading up to the event can be overwhelming to the organizer. Your to-do list seems endless. And when you go to bed, there is a deep fear that something is forgotten.

Time is a precious commodity. And a proactive attitude towards the schedule can help you to maintain sanity and avoid costly mistakes. Follow these tips and time will be on your side:

1. Increase the number of working hours. If you need it, try to get up a little earlier. Sometimes 1-2 extra hours, obtained due to early an early getting up, will help to solve urgent matters. Getting up early is also an opportunity to work “without external interference”.
2. Keep lists of workers and personal files. Yes, worklists are more important, but personal tasks cannot be neglected. Schedule household chores walk with friends, holidays with your family. You will see: if you plan everything, you will have enough time for every task.
3. Think ahead to your event wardrobe. Collect all the clothes a few days before the event, try it on and carefully examine it. If something fits too snug, the button is missing, or there is a stain, you will have time to fix it or choose another option.
4. Take time to relax – and be sure to let yourself relax. Studies show that short-term affairs suspension increases productivity and can significantly improve mental and physical health. Schedule your time on the calendar and relax.

Stick to a healthy diet

You spend most of your time working on organizational issues. It is obvious. And allowing yourself to be distracted by other tasks is not always possible. Therefore, it is so tempting to eat fast food or drop in a fast-food cafe.

Few people realize that poor nutrition contributes to stress and anxiety. So, when you get hungry, don’t skip lunch and dinner and plan healthier menu options:

1. Cook your food at home and take it with you. Apart from saving time, cooking ensures you eat better and healthier. Find recipes for healthy and quick meals if you don’t want to spend a lot of time cooking.
2. Have a snack properly. Not with chips and sweet bars, but with dried fruits, nuts, popcorn without flavor additives. In extreme cases, protein bars will do. However, keep in mind that they contain a lot of carbohydrates.

Train your body and mind

It is proved that in addition to a healthy diet, physical exercises also reduce stress and improve your mood. So do not forget to find the time for your favorite workout in the schedule: whether it’s running, yoga or strength training. And also do some training for your mind:

1. Engage in meditation., It is proved that it has a positive effect on mental and physical health. This is a skill that requires practice. Applications such as Headspace, Insight Timer, or “SENSE OF RELAX: MEDITATION AND SLEEP” will help you develop this habit.
2. Repeat the motivational mantra: whether it is singing, whispering or silent reading. Mantras are statements that can help you stay calm and positive during the weeks before your event. “Losing today does not mean losing tomorrow,” we can say this way when something temporarily got out of your control.

There is no doubt that the schedule before the event will be busy. But if you take care of yourself, you will be better prepared to solve the most complicated tasks.