My Journey from Burning Out to Burning Bright by Lisa Gareau • Mental Health for Event Planners

Send us Fan MailA couple of years ago I was asked to give a presentation for event planners talking about mental health in the event planning industry. It was a daunting request as the topic was so personal to me but also because I had never felt free to share how the stress of event planning - that we often glorify - became an overwhelming weight, caused periods of breakdown, and created acute feelings of burnout in my work and eventually in my life. As event planners we often pride ourselves in being busy, handling "all the things", and keeping everyone on task and on time. But what about when we don't. What about when we can't get out of bed and get busy in our work? What happens when can't carry the weight of "all the things" any more? Where do we turn when we can't even keep ourselves "on task" and "on time" ... let alone our teams? There are ways to recognize the signs of burnout. There are ways to manage your passion for your work. There are supports to help you heal and mentors to help keep you motivated and moving in your event planning. It's important to explore what mental health awareness looks like for ourselves, for our industry, and for the people that are around us on our planning teams. My hope is that you will find hope in my story and start moving from feelings of Burning Out to Burning Bright. Lisa Gareau, Connect Strategy Coach for Impact-Driven Event Planners & Founder of Candy Event Consulting• • • • • If you are struggling and could benefit from a conversation with me or a weekly connection with others, take a look at the Candy Supports below. I have committed to be with event planners on their journey to sweet success and that means through times of stress and uncertainty too! BOOK A CONVERSATION WITH LISA GAREAU, CONNECTION STRATEGY COACH If you are struggling, please reach out, book a conversation with me, and let's discuss how you can take a step away from burn out and get on the path to burning bright. You can book 30 minutes with me for free at  https://calendly.com/candyeventconsulting/30minTHE PLANNERS POP-IN : THE WEEKLY MORNING MINGLE FOR EVENT PLANNERSIf you are ready to get real and get in conversation with your planning peers I invite you to pull up a chair to the Candy table every Wednesday from 8:30 - 9:30 AM MST to hear from event-loving leaders, and lend your voice to the conversation.You can register here for free https://plannerspopin.eventbrite.caAfter 30 years planning events, and 12 years since founding Candy Event Consulting, it's still my dream to see event planning teams embrace their brilliance, activate their experience, and cultivate meaningful connections for their businesses, organizations, and groups. How we gather in and for our businesses, organizations, or groups has changed - so we'll have lots to chat about!We hope to have you at the table!Lisa Gareau, Connection Strategy CoachAre you planning or promoting events for your business, organization, or group? Reach out and book a 30-Minute Hello with podcast host, Candy Event Consulting Founder, and Connection Strategy Coach Lisa Gareau to share how you are creating connections through events!