Our industry seems to have a hard time getting rid of the word 'packed'.

Instead of 'jam-packed agenda' there's now 'action-packed agenda'.

Will we see times when slowing down and non-packed are trending?

When we meet, we share a single heart - and I mean it.

Check in the full article in the latest SmartMeetings issue

#EventPsychology

Five #EventPsychology North Stars - guiding principles when applying beh sci insights to #eventplanning & #eventmarketing :

✨ Humans are cognitive misers
✨ Senses shape experiences
✨ Humans are irrational
✨ Diversity drives enrichment
✨ Psychological value > economic value

Good habits for #eventprofs

#3 💡Audit your working routine. It's often the small things that add up to overall overwhelm.

For example:
Do you have a padding between your daily calls?
Do you take 1 big break or several tiny breaks? What do you do during it?

#EventPsychology

Fun fact:

Research says the happiest people spend 25% less time alone and engage in 70% more conversations.

The more conversational event formats we implement, the happier people are likely to be.

#EventPsychology

Good habits for #eventprofs .

#2💡Nurture your social connections. It's not about numbers, though.

Having QUALITY social connections makes people happy and results in better performance, less stress, and more satisfaction with their life.

#EventPsychology

I once went 150 meters underground, did you know that? 😀

Answering this and other fun rapid fire questions from thekeynotecurators here:

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#EventPsychology #podcast #eventprofs

Agree?

#EventPsychology #MateyTip #eventprofs #eventmarketing

It's fellow #eventprofs ' support that keeps me going.

#thankyou #EventPsychology

Be precise when you think about what emotion(s) you want your audience to feel.

Why? ⬇️

#Eventpsychology #emotionalmarketing #MateyTip

I talked about #EventPsychology on Event Marketing: Redefined podcast and it was in the top 3 episodes of 2023.

One snippet: 💡 a simple, but mighty, science-backed way to get more/better feedback from attendees

Tune in for the full episode: open.spotify.com/episode/1ylCom…

I think it'd be meta to attend 😁

Also, just got another reason to visit Iceland!

#MateySeafoodFestival

Don't repeat old mistakes in the new year!

#EventPsychology

Before you sign off for the year -

🍭 take a spin into the world of brain-friendly event design & explore some of the most popular #EventPsychology insights & resources of 2023!

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More tips are coming your way in 2024 - stay tuned. ❄️

On Friday Victoria Matey and I will explore the emotional triggers that influence destination selection. These triggers are often overlooked while a logical justification for the chosen destination is provided. Join the conversation -> the-mice-blog.ck.page/6f67e646be?mc_…