Here's how you can incorporate self-care into your daily routine as an event planner.

Start your day with a calming routine. Establish morning rituals that help you set a positive tone for the day. This could be meditation, a short yoga session, journaling, or simply enjoying a cup of coffee in silence. These activities can help center your thoughts and prepare you mentally for the day ahead.

Get a good nights sleep before the event; have coffee/snacks/water in a break room because you may not have time for a 'sit down' meal; have supervisors who you can trust to solve problems identified before the event.

I agree with healthy eating; but on the day of the event I can tell you that coffee/sugar has helped me get to the finish line on more than one occasion!

Incorporate mindfulness into your daily activities. Mindfulness involves being fully present and engaged in the moment, which can significantly reduce stress. This might mean taking five minutes to practice deep breathing between meetings or practicing mindful listening during client interactions.

Learn to delegate more effectively. As an event planner, it’s tempting to micromanage every detail. However, delegating tasks can reduce your workload and stress levels. Trust your team and delegate tasks to competent staff or volunteers, which also empowers them and builds confidence.

Try to sole problems quickly: when there is not enough food for everyone at the event the food doesn't 'taste good' anymore - it just 'snowballs' from there!

While focusing on self-care routines, don’t forget the power of social support. Building a strong network of colleagues and friends who understand the demands of event planning can be invaluable. Regularly connecting with others (professional groups, online forums, or casual meetups) who share your experiences can provide emotional support, new perspectives, and practical advice. They make the challenges of our profession more manageable and less isolating.