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Campus apps by department

Admissions, orientation, student life, and more — one campus app that works across departments.

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Campus apps by department

Admissions, orientation, student life, and more — one campus app that works across departments.

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Build unlimited event apps on one license

One partnership for unlimited campus events — orientation, tours, student life, and everything in between.

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Build unlimited event apps on one license

One partnership for unlimited campus events — orientation, tours, student life, and everything in between.

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Compare event app platforms

See how Guidebook stacks up against other event app and registration platforms.

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See how Guidebook stacks up against other event app and registration platforms.

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Event apps for nonprofit and community programs

Give members, volunteers, and donors one branded app for conferences, fundraisers, and year-round community.

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Event apps for nonprofit and community programs

Give members, volunteers, and donors one branded app for conferences, fundraisers, and year-round community.

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Campus integrations and an open API

Connect Guidebook with the campus systems, APIs, and tools your team already uses.

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Campus integrations and an open API

Connect Guidebook with the campus systems, APIs, and tools your team already uses.

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Event apps for corporate and enterprise teams

Internal meetings, offsites, and large-scale corporate events — with the branding and control enterprise teams need.

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Event apps for corporate and enterprise teams

Internal meetings, offsites, and large-scale corporate events — with the branding and control enterprise teams need.

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Create a branded event app with no coding

Put schedules, maps, resources, and updates in every attendee's pocket — built for campus events and programs.

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Create a branded event app with no coding

Put schedules, maps, resources, and updates in every attendee's pocket — built for campus events and programs.

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Launch a branded, white-label event app

A white-label event app with your branding, your content, and your attendee experience — no coding required.

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Launch a branded, white-label event app

A white-label event app with your branding, your content, and your attendee experience — no coding required.

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Everything in the Guidebook platform

Explore the features event teams use to engage attendees before, during, and after the event.

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Everything in the Guidebook platform

Explore the features event teams use to engage attendees before, during, and after the event.

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One app for in-person and virtual attendees

The same schedule, networking, and updates whether people are in the room or joining remotely.

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One app for in-person and virtual attendees

The same schedule, networking, and updates whether people are in the room or joining remotely.

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Event apps built for associations

Annual meetings, chapter events, and member engagement — without rebuilding a new app every year.

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Event apps built for associations

Annual meetings, chapter events, and member engagement — without rebuilding a new app every year.

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A branded event website that matches the app

Promote the event, collect interest, and keep branding consistent from the first click to check-in.

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A branded event website that matches the app

Promote the event, collect interest, and keep branding consistent from the first click to check-in.

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Plan, run, and measure events on one platform

App, registration, badges, and websites in one workflow — so planning isn't a pile of disconnected tools.

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Plan, run, and measure events on one platform

App, registration, badges, and websites in one workflow — so planning isn't a pile of disconnected tools.

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Keep members engaged between events

One branded app for the conference and everything that happens the other 51 weeks of the year.

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Keep members engaged between events

One branded app for the conference and everything that happens the other 51 weeks of the year.

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The conference app attendees actually use

Schedules, maps, networking, and live updates for annual meetings, summits, and multi-day conferences.

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The conference app attendees actually use

Schedules, maps, networking, and live updates for annual meetings, summits, and multi-day conferences.

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Registration that feeds your app and badges

Collect registrations, payments, and attendee data in the same platform as your event app.

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Registration that feeds your app and badges

Collect registrations, payments, and attendee data in the same platform as your event app.

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Design and print event badges in one place

Custom badges, QR check-in, and on-site printing — without a separate badge vendor.

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Design and print event badges in one place

Custom badges, QR check-in, and on-site printing — without a separate badge vendor.

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A Smaller School?

Deliver a polished, branded event experience without a large team or a big budget.

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A Smaller School?

Deliver a polished, branded event experience without a large team or a big budget.

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Running Family Programs?

Give families everything they need, from schedules and maps to real-time updates, all in one place.

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Running Family Programs?

Give families everything they need, from schedules and maps to real-time updates, all in one place.

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Coordinating Move-In Day?

Share updates, manage events, and keep students informed from move-in through the academic year.

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Coordinating Move-In Day?

Share updates, manage events, and keep students informed from move-in through the academic year.

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Offering Campus Tours?

Deliver branded, self-guided tour experiences with interactive maps and rich media, available 24/7.

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Deliver branded, self-guided tour experiences with interactive maps and rich media, available 24/7.

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Organising a Career Fair?

Simplify logistics for students, employers, and Career Services staff with one easy-to-use app.

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Simplify logistics for students, employers, and Career Services staff with one easy-to-use app.

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Managing Alumni Events?

Plan reunions, regional events, and fundraising campaigns with an app built for alumni engagement.

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Plan reunions, regional events, and fundraising campaigns with an app built for alumni engagement.

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Boost Student Engagement

One hub for schedules, resources, and events that keeps students connected throughout the academic year.

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Boost Student Engagement

One hub for schedules, resources, and events that keeps students connected throughout the academic year.

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Planning Orientation?

Help new students feel prepared from day one with schedules, campus resources, and real-time updates in one app.

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Help new students feel prepared from day one with schedules, campus resources, and real-time updates in one app.

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Running Admissions Events?

Manage open houses, tours, and yield events with a branded app that saves time and engages prospective students.

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Manage open houses, tours, and yield events with a branded app that saves time and engages prospective students.

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Get a custom Sponsorship Package Template

Stop starting from scratch. Grab free templates that helWe'll build a tailored sponsorship package with suggested pricing, tiers, and benefits..for your specific event.p you build professional sponsorship packages and close deals faster.

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Plan Your Next Event Without Missing a Beat.

From venue selection to post-event wrap-up, this free checklist walks you through every step (so nothing falls through the cracks).

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Real Results From Real Events

100,000+ organizations trust Guidebook. See exactly how universities, associations, enterprises, and more put it to work.

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100,000+ organizations trust Guidebook. See exactly how universities, associations, enterprises, and more put it to work.

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Flexible pricing for every event size

Find the perfect plan for your needs, from intimate gatherings to large-scale conferences.

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Flexible pricing for every event size

Find the perfect plan for your needs, from intimate gatherings to large-scale conferences.

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Watch on-demand webinars and join live sessions with industry leaders sharing best practices for event success.

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Watch on-demand webinars and join live sessions with industry leaders sharing best practices for event success.

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Guidebook in Action

Book a personalized walkthrough and discover how we help event teams create better attendee experiences.

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6 De-Stressing Tips Every Event Planner Should Know

5 min read
Posted:
May 6, 2019
Updated:
May 27, 2026
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6 De-Stressing Tips Every Event Planner Should Know

By
Guidebook Team
May 6, 2019
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ChatGPT Perplexity AI Claude Grok Google AI
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Contents

Event planning is a stressful job – we don’t need to tell you that. Event planners, organizers, and coordinators juggle a number of jobs on a daily basis, from managing budgets to choosing menu items for a gala. Backing what those in the industry already know, event coordinator landed on CareerCast’s most stressful jobs in the U.S. list for the 6th year in a row. While event planning is stressful by nature and comes with unavoidable challenges, we’re happy to share a few things you can do to de-stress while on the job. Check out our tips so you can get back to enjoying the things you love about event planning.

Organize your work and space

Organization plays a major role in planning event, but if your workspace is cluttered or you don’t maintain structure in your processes – you’re setting yourself up for unnecessary stress.  Here are a few organization tips to keep you at the top of your game:
  • Declutter your desk. Organization starts with your surroundings. File those papers, get rid of useless knick-knacks, and you’ll feel instantly lighter and more focused.
  • Tackle your to-do list. We all have those lingering items on our to-do lists, take some time to cross off those pesky items, you’ll feel a weight lifted off your shoulders.
  • Use technology to stay in control. There are tech tools out there to help out with just about everything, from project management software to communication and chat tools. While you don’t need to go overboard, there is probably a tool or two you could use to improve your processes.
If you’re already knee deep into planning for an event and are looking for a little more to carry you through the final stretch:

Start early and plan ahead

When planning a large event, much of the stress comes from organizing the countless moving pieces. If you’re constantly feeling like there aren’t enough hours in the day, you may need to give yourself more time and start planning earlier. Use previous events as a starting point, and work backward to create a timeline that removes some of the pressure you previously felt. Lock in your vendors, like your caterer or event-app, earlier than you’d think and avoid any last minute scrambles.

Meditate

Practicing focused thought and deliberate breathing has been proven to help reduce stress. Set time aside, even if just 10 minutes, to calm your mind. According to Harvard, meditation is one of the best things anybody can do to reduce stress.

Get out and exercise

Feeling overwhelmed? Get out and take a walk. Feel like your list keeps growing? Take a quick run. In addition to the health benefits you’ll feel with regular exercise, it is proven to melt away stress. So get out there and get those endorphins going.

Unplug

Occasionally, we need to completely separate ourselves from work stresses. Set aside a few technology-free minutes each day to allow yourself a complete break. Turn off your phone, close the laptop, and leave the TV off for a few minutes, and allow yourself to just enjoy the moment and decompress.

Stay positive

Consciously choosing to keep a positive outlook throughout the event planning process is another way to manage stress. The same Harvard study, mentioned above, points to laughter as another way to de-stress. Find time to laugh with coworkers or to just enjoy a quick, silly video. Mind over matter, you got this!

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