Managing Stress on the Campaign Trail | Campaign Managers Toolbox

Stress is as inevitable as election day, and it’s consequences are often terrible. From the intensity of opposition attacks to the internal pressures leading to staff burnout, the campaign trail presents a unique set of challenges, and it will require you to come up with a unique solution.

In this guide I’ll walk through 6 strategies for improving how your campaign handles stress, so you can keep your sanity and your staffers! After each strategy, we’ll look closely at two of the most frequently encountered problems; Opposition Attacks, and Staff Burnout.

If you're still in the planning phase, take a look at our New Candidate Checklist and Guide on Outlining your Campaign Plan. When you're ready to kick off your field campaign strategy, get started with the Field Targets & Organizing Principles guide.