{"id":18032,"date":"2020-01-07T11:16:59","date_gmt":"2020-01-07T16:16:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/?p=18032"},"modified":"2020-01-07T11:16:59","modified_gmt":"2020-01-07T16:16:59","slug":"2020-new-year-resolutions-for-event-and-wedding-planners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/2020-new-year-resolutions-for-event-and-wedding-planners","title":{"rendered":"2020 New Year Resolutions for Event and Wedding Planners"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to 2020! We hope the new decade has started on a high note for you! As a professional event and wedding planner, <em>planning<\/em> is part of what you do on a daily basis. If anyone\u2019s going to be on the ball and have a set of goals to work towards in the upcoming year, we\u2019re willing to bet it\u2019s you. But just in case you need some help figuring out what you should be focusing on, we\u2019ve got you covered!<\/p>\n<p>Of course, you can feel free to add to this list as much as you want (there\u2019s no such thing as setting too many goals!), but we\u2019ve narrowed down 5 resolutions that we feel will be very beneficial for you and your event planning business in the upcoming year.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/2020-new-year-resolutions-for-event-and-wedding-planners\/#1_Adopt_a_positive_vocabulary\" >1) Adopt a positive vocabulary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/2020-new-year-resolutions-for-event-and-wedding-planners\/#2_Create_a_healthy_work-life_balance\" >2) Create a healthy work-life balance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/2020-new-year-resolutions-for-event-and-wedding-planners\/#3_Streamline_your_process\" >3) Streamline your process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/2020-new-year-resolutions-for-event-and-wedding-planners\/#4_Find_new_ways_to_get_inspired\" >4) Find new ways to get inspired<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/2020-new-year-resolutions-for-event-and-wedding-planners\/#5_Maintain_your_connections\" >5) Maintain your connections<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Adopt_a_positive_vocabulary\"><\/span>1) Adopt a positive vocabulary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Event-In-Post-Pointers-for-Planners-Logo-Overlay-140x140.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18033\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Event-In-Post-Pointers-for-Planners-Logo-Overlay-140x140.png\" alt=\"smiling woman giving thumb's up\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a good place to start, because <em>how <\/em>you approach your life and work ethic will determine how everything else unfolds. Negativity has a way of breeding negative results; if you go into something thinking you can\u2019t do it, you\u2019re already setting yourself up to fail.<\/p>\n<p>For 2020, try to adopt an \u201cI can\u201d mentality! No, this doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re automatically going to succeed in everything you attempt to do. (Although, hey, you might!) But your odds will be way better than if you go into something assuming the worst.<\/p>\n<p>This resolutions can also apply to how you handle <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2018\/04\/know-deal-wedding-disasters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">obstacles you may face<\/a> in your event and wedding planning business. There are many aspects of your job that are out of your control. Sometimes, a vendor may make an error, or something won\u2019t go as planned on the big day. If things go unexpectedly, how you handle it can make all the difference to your client \u2013 and your reputation as a professional.<\/p>\n<p>If you freak out, your client will freak out. But if you remain calm and find a less dramatic way to spin the situation, you can help alleviate her stress, and make the best of a bad situation. Positive thinking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/top-wedding-disasters-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">attracts positive results<\/a>. Like with anything else in life, you\u2019ll get what you put into it, one way or another.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Create_a_healthy_work-life_balance\"><\/span>2) Create a healthy work-life balance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Event-In-Post-Pointers-for-Planners-Logo-Overlay-140x140-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18034\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Event-In-Post-Pointers-for-Planners-Logo-Overlay-140x140-1.png\" alt=\"woman cozied under blanket with a mug and a book\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Most planners are Type A people. This means that your dedication and meticulousness makes you perfect for the job \u2013 but sometimes, can also spell danger for your life <em>outside <\/em>of work. While we applaud your passion, and completely understand that you can\u2019t always turn your brain off from work thoughts when you\u2019re off the clock, there also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2019\/07\/things-an-event-planner-jobs-is-not\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">needs to be a balance<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re <em>always <\/em>in work mode and never give yourself time away from all of that stress and responsibility, you\u2019re going to spread yourself too thin. Ultimately, you\u2019ll just wind up wearing yourself out, or worse, burn out. Your business and reputation is obviously important, but your health means more.<\/p>\n<p>If it\u2019s your client you\u2019re worried about, remember: you\u2019re not doing her any favors if you\u2019re not giving her your 100%. If your physical and mental health suffers, the quality of service you provide her will also suffer. In the end, creating a healthy and sustainable work-life balance not only benefits you. It\u2019s also in the best interest of your clients.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Streamline_your_process\"><\/span>3) Streamline your process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Event-In-Post-Pointers-for-Planners-Logo-Overlay-140x140-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18035\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Event-In-Post-Pointers-for-Planners-Logo-Overlay-140x140-2.png\" alt=\"hands writing in pink-paged notebook\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Event-In-Post-Pointers-for-Planners-Logo-Overlay-140x140-2.png 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Event-In-Post-Pointers-for-Planners-Logo-Overlay-140x140-2-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As a professional event and wedding planner, you probably love to write lists, and physically map out your thought process. It\u2019s always easier when you get it down on paper! This year, take the time to write down your resolutions, and how you plan to achieve them. This will not only help you best visualize the A through Z steps involved in your goals, but it helps keep you accountable.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a space in your home or office where you know you\u2019ll refer often, you can even make a point to keep your New Year resolutions there. You can use them as motivation, and proactively check each one off the list as the year progresses and you complete a task.<\/p>\n<p>But keep in mind: there\u2019s no pressure to have to complete all of these goals by the end of 2020! The point of making resolutions is to get the ball rolling and motivate you to action. You won\u2019t be a failure if you don\u2019t complete everything on your list. You\u2019ll be a winner just for trying your best!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Find_new_ways_to_get_inspired\"><\/span>4) Find new ways to get inspired<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Event-In-Post-Pointers-for-Planners-Logo-Overlay-140x140-3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18036\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Event-In-Post-Pointers-for-Planners-Logo-Overlay-140x140-3.png\" alt=\"gorgeous rustic wedding table decor\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Event-In-Post-Pointers-for-Planners-Logo-Overlay-140x140-3.png 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Event-In-Post-Pointers-for-Planners-Logo-Overlay-140x140-3-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Being creative is part of your job description! Whether it\u2019s a party, a wedding, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/the-difference-between-event-planning-and-event-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a corporate event<\/a>, your clients are going to expect a little flair of <em>some <\/em>kind when it comes to d\u00e9cor, the chosen vendors, etc. After a while, it might be difficult sometimes to feel as inspired. Sometimes, you may find yourself in a creative rut.<\/p>\n<p>But your clients are still going to expect results, regardless of whatever planner\u2019s block you may be experiencing! So it\u2019s important to actively try and find new and exciting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/03\/find-event-planning-inspiration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ways to find inspiration<\/a>. The coolest part is that you can quite literally get it from anywhere, if you\u2019re open to it!<\/p>\n<p>Here are just a few ways you can get inspired:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Film and television<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Art<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Music<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Taking a walk and observing nature<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Going to other events <\/strong>(i.e. weddings, galas, open mic nights, etc.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Browsing the internet <\/strong>(<em>cough<\/em> PINTEREST <em>cough<\/em>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Think over your past jobs \u2013 was there ever anything you wish you\u2019d done differently, or done <em>more <\/em>for?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Reading other planners\u2019 blogs and browsing their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/3-solid-event-portfolio-examples-to-look-up-to\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">portfolios<\/a> <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: For that last one, just keep in mind that while you can always use other people\u2019s work to get inspiration for your <em>own <\/em>ideas, be careful not to simply take someone else\u2019s idea and then try to pass it off as your own.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Maintain_your_connections\"><\/span>5) Maintain your connections<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Event-In-Post-Pointers-for-Planners-Logo-Overlay-140x140-4.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18037\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Event-In-Post-Pointers-for-Planners-Logo-Overlay-140x140-4.png\" alt=\"two happy women catching up over coffee\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Event-In-Post-Pointers-for-Planners-Logo-Overlay-140x140-4.png 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Event-In-Post-Pointers-for-Planners-Logo-Overlay-140x140-4-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In this industry, who you know is everything, and word of mouth can often play a large part in building your clientele. Positive experiences in past jobs can equal lifelong connections and resources for your business! Always ensure you keep the contact info of any and all of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Past, present, and even <em>potential <\/em>clients<\/li>\n<li>Vendors you\u2019ve worked with before, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2015\/08\/establishing-a-vendor-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">would like to work with<\/a> in the future<\/li>\n<li>Any other connections you may have made<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>One way to maintain (and even create) contact with your connections is via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/become-event-planner-tech-savvy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">social media<\/a>. Be active on the different social channels you use. Be clear when your hours of operation are, and ensure to respond to comments and messages in a timely fashion during those hours. Show your support for other vendors by liking\/following their business pages, and always keep every interaction positive and professional.<\/p>\n<p>For past clients, it could also be useful to make note of the dates of their events. This way, you can reach out to touch base six months after the event, on the anniversary of their event, etc. There are plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/showcase\/best-email-marketing-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">marketing services<\/a> you can use to setup automatic emails, sent out to your clients on their given anniversaries. Even just checking in, acknowledging how long it\u2019s been since her big day, and wishing her well goes a long way! When clients feel genuinely cared about, they\u2019ll be more likely to recommend you to their friends and family.<\/p>\n<p>As you go into 2020, remember that you can do this! Whatever your personal and professional goals may be, we believe in you and know you\u2019ve got what it takes. If you have any other New Year resolutions that you want to add to this list, let us know in the comments!<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Unsure why you can\u2019t get your event and wedding planning business off the ground? Here are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/why-you-cant-get-your-wedding-planning-business-off-the-ground\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">4 things you need to do<\/a> to be successful!<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to 2020! We hope the new decade has started on a high note for you! As a professional event and wedding planner, planning is part of what you do on a daily basis. 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