We all struggle with stress while planning big events. This guide will help you find ways to cope with that.

1. Avoiding Stress
on the Day of
your Big Event
By: Events Everyday
State College, PA

2. Planning an event can
be extremely stressful.
(We know that!)

3. We at Events Everyday take
away that stress by planning
and coordinating everything
for you.

4. But what if you're not in
the State College, PA area?

5. Don't worry we've compiled a list
of things to help you stress less.

6. Make checklists and
stick to them
#1

7. This may sound super simple;
and it is. However, many
people do not make checklists,
or even worse, do not use them.

8. The ideal method is to make a
set of checklists divided into
time periods.

9. How does this work?

10. Step 1
Make a list of everything you
can think of that you need to
do to prepare for your event.

11. Note: It might be helpful if you
use a computer/phone based
program to help with this.

12. Step 2
Divide tasks into time
periods.

13. For instance, if you need to
reserve a venue 3-6 months
ahead of time, create a 3-6
months category and place
that task there.

14. Pro Note
Label these time periods with actual
dates (ex. May 1-Aug. 1).

15. Step 3
List as many smaller tasks
under each main task as
possible.

16. If you listed buying
dinnerware, make a list of
the actual items you need
(plates, napkins, forks, etc.)

17. Step 4
Don't procrastinate.

18. You made that checklist for a
reason. Stick with it.

19. Make a contingency
plan
#2

20. The last thing you need is
something going wrong on the
day of your event. You should
be enjoying it after all.

21. Before your event, try to think
of anything that could go
wrong (weather, not having
enough utensils, etc.) Then,
find a way to counteract this.

22. For instance, you could find a
person who can run errands
on the day of the event if you
forget something.

23. Having a backup plan will
reduce your stress levels
because you can jump into
action if there is a problem.

24. Delegate when possible
#3

25. If you have a friend or family
member who offers to help, let
them. Even giving up a small
task can lighten your load.

26. (They'll most likely be able to
do it as well as you can.)

27. Enjoy your day
#4

28. Hopefully on the day of your
event, everything will be a
well-oiled machine.

29. You know what needs to be
done when, and have back up
plans for things gone wrong.

30. Take some time before the event
to de-stress with a cup of tea, or
whatever makes you feel better.

31. Most importantly, enjoy your
day. You worked hard planning
it. Take the time to appreciate it.

32. For more helpful
resources:
www.events-everyday.com