Do you find yourself or your assistant double booking your event calendar? Do you find that there are lots of overlap in the timing of the events? Do you notice there is very little breathing room or mental debriefing time between events?
1) Guaranteed stress meltdown- When scheduling appointments, meetings, projects, luncheons, and events much too closely together is an emotional stress meltdown waiting to happen. You see, it leaves you extremely vulnerable to even the slightest delays or miscalculations. The stress of always having one eye on the clock and becoming distracted and rushed will eventually cause you to miss things and make mistakes. Do not try to be super scheduler. Plan for the delays and enjoy the event or project that you have worked so hard to achieve. Being a pleasant participant will say more about yourself and your company's event then you are self-imposed stress and disorganization.
2) The domino effect- Do not stack up events like dominoes standing on end. As you well know life does not work out efficiently, and you stress will accelerate as the event monoliths drop in a constant stream. The best stratagem is to spread out your schedules. Remember to always leave enough breathing time between events to allow for the unexpected.
3) Time on your hands- Do not let this found time go to waste. You will find that you will have time for making a few phone calls, answer some e-mails, and the taking care of those minor details that could make a real difference in the event final impact. You can also use this time to plan and prepare for your next event or presentation. The learning experience, the mistakes can be priceless. Using calming thoughts during this breathing space will help you to be more productive in the end. You will also enjoy your job or business much more as a result.
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