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Did you know that the job of event manager / planner \u2013 according to numerous annual surveys related to stressful jobs \u2013 always ends up in the top ten? What\u2019s more, over the last five years it\u2019s been rapidly climbing these lists, and the latest surveys show that this line of work comes in fifth \u2013 right behind soldiers, generals, firefighters, and pilots.

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Careercast.com has developed a special rating method that points out to different specifics of certain job groups \u2013 whose common denominator is stress. Further each of these specifics is considered on its own: is the job physically demanding, does it require frequent travel, is there room for advancement, are there deadlines, does it involve the public, does it pose risks to the lives of the person doing it or other people, does it involve competition, and is it subject to any outside factors, for example those dictated by the environment.
\nYou\u2019ll agree that the result is not surprising \u2013 event management professionals come in fifth.

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If you\u2019re involved in event management \u2013 either directly or indirectly \u2013 don\u2019t let the statistics scare you. Remember that despite all the effort, hard work, and planning, you can\u2019t have everything under control always.

\n

Being a professional in this business doesn\u2019t necessarily mean that you must predict every possible issue or complication every time something comes up at an event you planned. Being a professional means that you accept the fact that this isn\u2019t always possible. In our line of work, the first lesson is that which pertains to reducing stress. The quicker you accept it, the more time you\u2019ll have to react when the situation requires a quick response!

\n

\"\"Let\u2019s consider the following situation: the event is about to start, and someone spilled a drink over the middle area of the carpet in the conference room, right in front of the stage. This is something you most definitely did not plan for could have done anything about. At this point,for starters, the single most important thing is that you take a deep breath, normalize your heartbeat as much as possible, completely eliminate the stress that \u2013 without a doubt \u2013 must be overwhelming, and start resolving the issue before the attendees enter the room.
\nFor example, you could move a plant to the spot on the carpet. The more level headed you are, the more quickly the solution will emerge. Skills to understand can be helpful in this case and You can read about them in the article Develop a Skill to Understand Yourself and Others.

\n

Lesson number two pertains to your smile. Never drop your smile in front of your client. The reasoning behind this is simple and backed by science \u2013 people who smile a lot experience evidently lower stress levels thanks to two happiness hormones: serotonin and endorphins.

\n

Science has proven that even what we call a fake smile can sooths us and help
\nus relax when in stressful or tense situations. Not mention another very important benefit of smiling \u2013 it makes all your attendees (including your client) feel secure and safe, trusting
\nthat you have the situation under your control no matter what. Indeed, this is your job exactly.

\n

It\u2019s interesting that in Western countries there are forms of smile therapy used in treating stress. It is crucial that you never ever lose your nerve. And you\u2019ll agree that this isn\u2019t always easy and simple. However, if we look at this from a different perspective, should this happen to you, you could be well on your way to ruining the entire event you worked so hard and diligent on. When a situation arises that indicates a catastrophe, always ask yourself this: \u201cWhat\u2019s the worst that could happen?\u201d The event is already underway, so you can\u2019t really stop it. Stay calm and quickly deal with your priorities. Separate the \u201eurgent\u201d from the \u201eimportant\u201d and get down to it.

\n

\"\"If your calmly and politely speaking to the person who should help or assist you in resolving the situation is futile, be even more polite and ask that person to call another coworker or a superior to continue your communication. Including new people in the conversation almost always leads to solutions. Next on our advice list is people management. If you want to be overcoming obstacles and unforeseen situations on your own \u2013 without any help or assistance from others \u2013 we must tell you that this just isn\u2019t possible. This job mandates teamwork regardless of you being the individual in charge of the event planning itself.

\n

So if any segment goes wrong, or if the event is heading toward a direction that was not planned for, it is important to have people on your team whom you can rely on. In these situations, the people supporting you should be dealing with the participants \u2013 in line with
\nthe instructions they received from you \u2013 while you\u2019re troubleshooting the problem. Stress levels decrease very quickly when you know that there\u2019s someone close by who will assist you and keep everything in connection with the participants under control.

\n

Finally, perhaps the most important advice of all mentioned to help you lower your stress level as much as possible \u2013 be self-critical. Acknowledge and embrace all your faults and virtues. Remember that you \u2013 if you are honest to yourself \u2013 are the only person who really knows if everything at an event you planned went well and if there were any omissions. And even if there were, don\u2019t deny them. Analyze each one and learn from them. What led to the situation that made you lose your nerve? Or be in a bad mood? Maybe you were under stress because you kept thinking about the possible unforeseen situations that never even came about?

\n

\"\"If you adopt this attitude and have an open mind, you won\u2019t repeat the same mistakes next time. Determine whether your behavior has a pattern in these situations. If the answer to this question is yes, change your approach.

\n

Despite the fact from the beginning of this article stating that the event manager profession is one of the five most stressful jobs, there are countless methods that you can use to eliminate stress entirely or \u2013 if that\u2019s not possible \u2013 then at least reduce it to a reasonable level. Change the things you can change \u2013 one of them being the way you deal with stress. Try to always be prepared, take breaks whenever possible, set realistic expectations of what you are doing, and in turn this will help you lead a healthier life.

\n

The more attention you give to these things, the more you will realize that the stress you feel when planning events is lower, and each next step goes better than the last. We also believe that changing mind of perspective can be very helpful, and more on this subject read in article Yoga as a Way of Life. So breathe in fresh air, believe in yourself and your planning and organizational skills, work on them every day and modify them to different situations, and your mind and your event will be grateful in the end!

\n

The post How to Deal with Stress in the Event Planning Industry? appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.

\n", "content_text": "Did you know that the job of event manager / planner \u2013 according to numerous annual surveys related to stressful jobs \u2013 always ends up in the top ten? What\u2019s more, over the last five years it\u2019s been rapidly climbing these lists, and the latest surveys show that this line of work comes in fifth \u2013 right behind soldiers, generals, firefighters, and pilots.\nCareercast.com has developed a special rating method that points out to different specifics of certain job groups \u2013 whose common denominator is stress. Further each of these specifics is considered on its own: is the job physically demanding, does it require frequent travel, is there room for advancement, are there deadlines, does it involve the public, does it pose risks to the lives of the person doing it or other people, does it involve competition, and is it subject to any outside factors, for example those dictated by the environment.\nYou\u2019ll agree that the result is not surprising \u2013 event management professionals come in fifth.\nIf you\u2019re involved in event management \u2013 either directly or indirectly \u2013 don\u2019t let the statistics scare you. Remember that despite all the effort, hard work, and planning, you can\u2019t have everything under control always.\nBeing a professional in this business doesn\u2019t necessarily mean that you must predict every possible issue or complication every time something comes up at an event you planned. Being a professional means that you accept the fact that this isn\u2019t always possible. In our line of work, the first lesson is that which pertains to reducing stress. The quicker you accept it, the more time you\u2019ll have to react when the situation requires a quick response!\nLet\u2019s consider the following situation: the event is about to start, and someone spilled a drink over the middle area of the carpet in the conference room, right in front of the stage. This is something you most definitely did not plan for could have done anything about. At this point,for starters, the single most important thing is that you take a deep breath, normalize your heartbeat as much as possible, completely eliminate the stress that \u2013 without a doubt \u2013 must be overwhelming, and start resolving the issue before the attendees enter the room.\nFor example, you could move a plant to the spot on the carpet. The more level headed you are, the more quickly the solution will emerge. Skills to understand can be helpful in this case and You can read about them in the article Develop a Skill to Understand Yourself and Others.\nLesson number two pertains to your smile. Never drop your smile in front of your client. The reasoning behind this is simple and backed by science \u2013 people who smile a lot experience evidently lower stress levels thanks to two happiness hormones: serotonin and endorphins.\nScience has proven that even what we call a fake smile can sooths us and help\nus relax when in stressful or tense situations. Not mention another very important benefit of smiling \u2013 it makes all your attendees (including your client) feel secure and safe, trusting\nthat you have the situation under your control no matter what. Indeed, this is your job exactly.\nIt\u2019s interesting that in Western countries there are forms of smile therapy used in treating stress. It is crucial that you never ever lose your nerve. And you\u2019ll agree that this isn\u2019t always easy and simple. However, if we look at this from a different perspective, should this happen to you, you could be well on your way to ruining the entire event you worked so hard and diligent on. When a situation arises that indicates a catastrophe, always ask yourself this: \u201cWhat\u2019s the worst that could happen?\u201d The event is already underway, so you can\u2019t really stop it. Stay calm and quickly deal with your priorities. Separate the \u201eurgent\u201d from the \u201eimportant\u201d and get down to it.\nIf your calmly and politely speaking to the person who should help or assist you in resolving the situation is futile, be even more polite and ask that person to call another coworker or a superior to continue your communication. Including new people in the conversation almost always leads to solutions. Next on our advice list is people management. If you want to be overcoming obstacles and unforeseen situations on your own \u2013 without any help or assistance from others \u2013 we must tell you that this just isn\u2019t possible. This job mandates teamwork regardless of you being the individual in charge of the event planning itself.\nSo if any segment goes wrong, or if the event is heading toward a direction that was not planned for, it is important to have people on your team whom you can rely on. In these situations, the people supporting you should be dealing with the participants \u2013 in line with\nthe instructions they received from you \u2013 while you\u2019re troubleshooting the problem. Stress levels decrease very quickly when you know that there\u2019s someone close by who will assist you and keep everything in connection with the participants under control.\nFinally, perhaps the most important advice of all mentioned to help you lower your stress level as much as possible \u2013 be self-critical. Acknowledge and embrace all your faults and virtues. Remember that you \u2013 if you are honest to yourself \u2013 are the only person who really knows if everything at an event you planned went well and if there were any omissions. And even if there were, don\u2019t deny them. Analyze each one and learn from them. What led to the situation that made you lose your nerve? Or be in a bad mood? Maybe you were under stress because you kept thinking about the possible unforeseen situations that never even came about?\nIf you adopt this attitude and have an open mind, you won\u2019t repeat the same mistakes next time. Determine whether your behavior has a pattern in these situations. If the answer to this question is yes, change your approach.\nDespite the fact from the beginning of this article stating that the event manager profession is one of the five most stressful jobs, there are countless methods that you can use to eliminate stress entirely or \u2013 if that\u2019s not possible \u2013 then at least reduce it to a reasonable level. Change the things you can change \u2013 one of them being the way you deal with stress. Try to always be prepared, take breaks whenever possible, set realistic expectations of what you are doing, and in turn this will help you lead a healthier life.\nThe more attention you give to these things, the more you will realize that the stress you feel when planning events is lower, and each next step goes better than the last. We also believe that changing mind of perspective can be very helpful, and more on this subject read in article Yoga as a Way of Life. So breathe in fresh air, believe in yourself and your planning and organizational skills, work on them every day and modify them to different situations, and your mind and your event will be grateful in the end!\nThe post How to Deal with Stress in the Event Planning Industry? appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2017-06-09T13:50:53+02:00", "date_modified": "2017-12-13T12:46:27+01:00", "author": { "name": "Milica Novak", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/milicanovak/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Milica-Novak.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/bigstock-137787155.jpg", "tags": [ "event industry", "event manager", "event organisation", "stress", "tension", "Hot topics" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/develop-a-skill-to-understand-yourself-and-others/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/develop-a-skill-to-understand-yourself-and-others/", "title": "Develop a Skill to Understand Yourself and Others", "content_html": "

Stress and tension are the everyday life for most people. Those are the accompanying side effects of city life, especially. We constantly rush around, we are under pressure both at home and at work, both due to real obligations, and the obligations and expectations that we impose to us ourselves, due to the load of work, and a natural desire to be successful in that journey called life.

\n

If, in addition, you have children, your life is enriched with unconditional love, indescribable pride, deep satisfaction and a complete lack of time, total chaos and constant storm of all kinds of emotions.

\n

Take a deep breath, everything\u2019s fine. All of us feel likewise, more or less. From time to time, we all have the attacks of panic, frustration and failure. Each of us. Celebrities, worldwide successful people, your colleague, mom and dad, a man who passed you on the
\nstreet. Everyone has bad moments. All are under stress. This is, in a way, encouraging. We know that we are not alone, we are not the only one. There\u2019s nothing wrong with us,
\neverything is fine with us feeling thus sometimes. Also, such a finding should affect the greater understanding between people. Perhaps even today, when one of your colleagues has snapped something cranky or saleswoman was visibly uncomfortable, perhaps exactly today they have a bad day and pass through this phase. Perhaps it is exactly today such a day for your collaborators on the organization of the event, when he asked you the same question for the third time.

\n

It could be so, and it could be that they are not doing their job properly. However, do not jump into conclusions right away, give them a chance. It would mean to you, too, that people have sympathy for you when you find it difficult, and when you\u2019re not quite yourself.
\nRespond them with a smile and genuine kindness. But, it is always good to read few advises that can help You in overcoming stressful situations. So, read the article How to Deal With Stress in the Event Planning Industry.

\n

Try it out, for the purpose of an experiment.

\n

\"\"Imagine the following situation. A girl who had gone aesthetic procedures, conspicuously dressed, is sitting quite confidently in a bar, while a few tables away, a homely girl, modestly dressed, is sipping her juice, timidly hiding the view. Seemingly, two different worlds, with no points of contact. No one would ever think that both these girls suffer from loneliness and they struggle with a lack of self-esteem, thinking that they are not sufficiently beautiful and
\nsuccessful. Probably, they will contemptuously look each other in the street, unaware that they have so much in common.

\n

Certainly not everyone will be open to receive love. However, second, third, or fourth person will be, and you will understand that when he/she smiles at you with her/his eyes. You will recognize each other. It will boost you with that energy you consume in situations when you ask yourself the following: I do not know where I got any more strength for all of these?
\nEvery day, with a friendly gesture, with a simple positive or inspiring thought, you can create small reservoirs of energy, keep those as hidden candies in your pocket, which you will take when you have a bad day or experience a \u201csystem failure\u201d.

\n

Try it out, for the purpose of an experiment.

\n

And, if you realize that it is \u201cworking\u201d, there is no reason for it not to be become a practice, right? The world would indeed be a much nicer place to live in, when there would rule the greater understanding, respect and love among people. And there\u2019s no reason for it not be like that, because, when the mask are off and the vulnerability shown, each of us is fighting
\na similar battle, but with our own fears, anxieties, anguishes.

\n

\"\"As I said, everyone, from time to time, has attacks of frustration and fear, a feeling of failure, we are all under some kind of stress. The difference is in a manner of how we deal with it. And how much we improve ourselves in terms of settling down our own thoughts, how much we love ourselves and how much we care about our own health. All this, afterwards, affects the extent to which the stress has \u201cdamaged\u201d us. All we do for our mental hygiene, physical health and harmonious relationships with people in our environment, can be experienced as protectors on our head, elbows and knees, like those for skating. If we fall, we will lump ourselves, but not even close as we would if we had no such protection.

\n

And for that reason exactly it\u2019s good to find a protection that best suits you. The one that will protect you in a way that is most appropriate for you and closest to your sensibility and personality. Every recreational-sports activity or hobby can be of help for you. The question is which one is the most convenient for you to handle. Which one you like the best?

\n

As someone who has been over a decade in the event industry – one of the most stressful professions, I have to admit that I have been engaged in all kinds of sport activities. Some time ago, I tried yoga. It is known that yoga is one of the best ways to deal with stress. Why? Read the article Yoga as a Way of Life or interviews with Suzana Jakovic and Radmila Knezevic, certified yoga instructors.

\n

But also try it out, for the purpose of an experiment.

\n

The post Develop a Skill to Understand Yourself and Others appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.

\n", "content_text": "Stress and tension are the everyday life for most people. Those are the accompanying side effects of city life, especially. We constantly rush around, we are under pressure both at home and at work, both due to real obligations, and the obligations and expectations that we impose to us ourselves, due to the load of work, and a natural desire to be successful in that journey called life.\nIf, in addition, you have children, your life is enriched with unconditional love, indescribable pride, deep satisfaction and a complete lack of time, total chaos and constant storm of all kinds of emotions.\nTake a deep breath, everything\u2019s fine. All of us feel likewise, more or less. From time to time, we all have the attacks of panic, frustration and failure. Each of us. Celebrities, worldwide successful people, your colleague, mom and dad, a man who passed you on the\nstreet. Everyone has bad moments. All are under stress. This is, in a way, encouraging. We know that we are not alone, we are not the only one. There\u2019s nothing wrong with us,\neverything is fine with us feeling thus sometimes. Also, such a finding should affect the greater understanding between people. Perhaps even today, when one of your colleagues has snapped something cranky or saleswoman was visibly uncomfortable, perhaps exactly today they have a bad day and pass through this phase. Perhaps it is exactly today such a day for your collaborators on the organization of the event, when he asked you the same question for the third time.\nIt could be so, and it could be that they are not doing their job properly. However, do not jump into conclusions right away, give them a chance. It would mean to you, too, that people have sympathy for you when you find it difficult, and when you\u2019re not quite yourself.\nRespond them with a smile and genuine kindness. But, it is always good to read few advises that can help You in overcoming stressful situations. So, read the article How to Deal With Stress in the Event Planning Industry. \nTry it out, for the purpose of an experiment.\nImagine the following situation. A girl who had gone aesthetic procedures, conspicuously dressed, is sitting quite confidently in a bar, while a few tables away, a homely girl, modestly dressed, is sipping her juice, timidly hiding the view. Seemingly, two different worlds, with no points of contact. No one would ever think that both these girls suffer from loneliness and they struggle with a lack of self-esteem, thinking that they are not sufficiently beautiful and\nsuccessful. Probably, they will contemptuously look each other in the street, unaware that they have so much in common.\nCertainly not everyone will be open to receive love. However, second, third, or fourth person will be, and you will understand that when he/she smiles at you with her/his eyes. You will recognize each other. It will boost you with that energy you consume in situations when you ask yourself the following: I do not know where I got any more strength for all of these?\nEvery day, with a friendly gesture, with a simple positive or inspiring thought, you can create small reservoirs of energy, keep those as hidden candies in your pocket, which you will take when you have a bad day or experience a \u201csystem failure\u201d.\nTry it out, for the purpose of an experiment.\nAnd, if you realize that it is \u201cworking\u201d, there is no reason for it not to be become a practice, right? The world would indeed be a much nicer place to live in, when there would rule the greater understanding, respect and love among people. And there\u2019s no reason for it not be like that, because, when the mask are off and the vulnerability shown, each of us is fighting\na similar battle, but with our own fears, anxieties, anguishes.\nAs I said, everyone, from time to time, has attacks of frustration and fear, a feeling of failure, we are all under some kind of stress. The difference is in a manner of how we deal with it. And how much we improve ourselves in terms of settling down our own thoughts, how much we love ourselves and how much we care about our own health. All this, afterwards, affects the extent to which the stress has \u201cdamaged\u201d us. All we do for our mental hygiene, physical health and harmonious relationships with people in our environment, can be experienced as protectors on our head, elbows and knees, like those for skating. If we fall, we will lump ourselves, but not even close as we would if we had no such protection.\nAnd for that reason exactly it\u2019s good to find a protection that best suits you. The one that will protect you in a way that is most appropriate for you and closest to your sensibility and personality. Every recreational-sports activity or hobby can be of help for you. The question is which one is the most convenient for you to handle. Which one you like the best?\nAs someone who has been over a decade in the event industry – one of the most stressful professions, I have to admit that I have been engaged in all kinds of sport activities. Some time ago, I tried yoga. It is known that yoga is one of the best ways to deal with stress. Why? Read the article Yoga as a Way of Life or interviews with Suzana Jakovic and Radmila Knezevic, certified yoga instructors.\nBut also try it out, for the purpose of an experiment.\nThe post Develop a Skill to Understand Yourself and Others appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2017-06-06T11:30:37+02:00", "date_modified": "2017-06-09T15:23:47+02:00", "author": { "name": "Miona Milic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/miona/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG-20240224-WA0003-e1728981138373.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/header-2.jpg", "tags": [ "stress", "tension", "understanding skills", "yoga", "LIFESTYLE" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/release-tension-stress-break-room/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/release-tension-stress-break-room/", "title": "Release Tension and Stress in the Break Room?!", "content_html": "

The break room opened its door in Collingwood, Melbourne, and it serves as an excellent place to release stress or anxiety.

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The room was designed by Ed Hunter. Visitors get a protective face mask once they enter, and breaking things made of glass and ceramics with a baseball bat can begin.

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The ticket price is AUD 50.

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The post Release Tension and Stress in the Break Room?! appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.

\n", "content_text": "The break room opened its door in Collingwood, Melbourne, and it serves as an excellent place to release stress or anxiety.\nThe room was designed by Ed Hunter. Visitors get a protective face mask once they enter, and breaking things made of glass and ceramics with a baseball bat can begin.\nThe ticket price is AUD 50.\nThe post Release Tension and Stress in the Break Room?! appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2016-06-16T16:40:40+02:00", "date_modified": "2016-06-16T16:40:40+02:00", "author": { "name": "Mirjana Novitovic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/officebs/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/slika-.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/soba-za-razbijanje-2.jpg", "tags": [ "break room", "interesting facts", "stress", "tension", "OMG... Really?!" ] } ] }