07/11/2023
Mental well-being can really take a hit at this time of year with the gloomy weather, the dark mornings and nights and the busy build up to the Christmas period. So now is the perfect time to really think about how to increase wellbeing at your events. Here’s some of our top tips!
1. Choose a Wellness Venue
An easy way to incorporate wellness into your next event is by choosing a venue that promotes wellness. Look for venues that offer outdoor venue space, outside activities, and are walking distance to parks, shops and bike paths, etc.
2. Feature Healthy, Local Food and Drink Options
Offer attendees’ locally grown, healthy food and drink options. Research has shown that if you want to keep your attendees’ minds alert and active, then feeding them with water, complex carbohydrates, proteins, and a small amount of statured fats is key.
3. Add Screen-Free Zones
Secondhand screen time and the presence of technology like a phone or a laptop have shown to decrease attendees’ long-term retention of the information. To increase attendees’ retention rates and help attendees live in the moment set up screen-free zones at your next event.
4. Push for Connection
Having a sense of connection with others has been proven to increase people’s longevity, strengthen people’s immune systems, lower rates of depression, anxiety, and more. Host networking cocktail hours, mixers, group activities, and other activities that provide opportunities for attendees to connect.