The power of reset moments
By Penny Zenker, aka The Focusologist Celebrity wedding planner David Tutera famously said, “Live with your eyes open so you can embrace the unexpected moments, because you never know when inspiration will strike.” In the final post of my blog series, it’s these “unexpected moments” that I want to talk about. In the first two blogs, I told you about the reset mindset and the reset practice. Today, I’m going to go a step further and talk about reset moments. It’s in these moments that you instinctively activate your reset practice, and the repetition of this practice builds your reset mindset. Whether it’s dealing with last-minute changes or unexpected challenges during an event, mastering these reset moments can positively change the way you handle change and uncertainty in your work and ultimately your life. So how do you harness and create reset moments? What is the reset moment? Essentially, a reset moment is a purposeful pause for reflection, awareness, and…
Dealing with Stress in Event Planning: Resetting Your Mindset
By Penny Zenker, aka The Focusologist Did you know this not-so-fun fact about event planning jobs? The 2023 World Scholarship Pool ranks event planning as the third most stressful job in the world, behind the military and home health aides and ahead of first responders, social workers and teachers. The pressure to ensure everything runs smoothly, the unpredictability of certain factors, and the constant need for creativity can overwhelm even the most experienced planners. Stress impairs your brain’s ability to think creatively and find solutions. Stress also triggers the fight-or-flight response, which limits your focus and keeps you focused on immediate survival rather than long-term problem solving. In event planning, these limitations can cause psychological blocks that can leave you feeling stuck and unable to move forward. So I’m here to tell you something that can help you relieve stress, regain control, and keep you focused on what’s really important: Reset. When you realize stress is taking over, you can…
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