Here's how you can avoid burnout and stay motivated as a mid-career event planner.

Mantenerse motivado y evitar el agotamiento como planificador de eventos, especialmente a mitad de tu carrera, es crucial para tu bienestar y éxito profesional. Establecer un horario diario: Planifica tu día con descansos regulares y tiempo específico para tareas laborales y personales. Delegar tareas: Identifica tareas que puedes delegar a otros miembros del equipo para reducir tu carga de trabajo. Participar en un curso de desarrollo profesional: Inscríbete en un curso o taller relevante para mejorar tus habilidades y mantener tu interés. Conectar con un mentor: Encuentra un mentor en la industria para recibir orientación y apoyo. Programar tiempo para hobbies: Dedica al menos una hora a la semana a un hobby o actividad que disfrutes.

Using resources that will help keep communication clear for you and your team. I personally use clickup. Allows me to email directly in the software and my colleagues can review all correspondence. Settings on emails/phone with DND at certain hours also helps with keeping a boundary. You don’t have to be available 24/7 to be good at your job. Showcasing that your personal time is important to you if something falls into that time frame. It’s okay to negotiate (even time)

Um sich vor Überforderung zu schützen, habe ich 3 Empfehlungen: 1) Man muss nicht jederzeit erreichbar sein, die Welt geht nicht unter wenn man erst am nächsten Tag reagiert. Ich habe 2 Handies: das Geschäftshandy liegt nach Feierabend konsequent in der Ecke, damit ich gar nicht erst auf die Idee komme, mails zu checken 2) Nicht jeder Kundenwunsch muss immer umgesetzt werden. Ich habe die Erfahrung gemacht, dass es viele Kunden zu schätzen wissen, dass man nicht immer blind die Wünsche umsetzt, sondern Kompetenz beweist, wenn man argumentieren kann, wieso man eine andere Lösung bevorzugt. 3) Lernen, NEIN zu sagen. Ein Event zu planen ist immer Teamwork: und dennoch heisst es nicht, dass man sich alle Arbeiten des Teams annehmen muss

Occasionally, I review old notes and previous event training manuals because repetition is essential for mastering skills. By revisiting these materials, I reinforce my understanding and ensure that key concepts and best practices remain fresh in my mind. This continual review helps me stay sharp, improve my techniques, and apply lessons learned from past experiences to new events.

I use ClickUp as it has automated tools to help me be proficient in communication, time management and organization. Utilize your team to help complete the tasks. Take your breaks. Clear your head. Get a glass of water.

At one of my previous workplaces, they offered a creative outlet for painting, which I found to be incredibly therapeutic. Engaging in painting allowed me to take a break from the stresses of event planning, providing a much-needed mental escape. This creative activity helped me relax and clear my mind, which improved my focus and productivity when I returned to work on the event. It was a valuable way to manage stress and maintain balance during busy periods.