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Episode 13: Stressed in Unpredictable Times

In this episode we recognize that we are a little stressed out and talk about how we are navigating through these unpredictable times. Nonprofit people know stress. We are used to doing a lot with very little. But there comes a time when stress turns into fatigue which becomes burnout. We explore why we are so exhausted and what we can do about it. 

Questions to reflect on before you listen:

How are you handling the stress of the many disruptions around us? 

Discussion questions:

  1. What resonated with you about this conversation? What would you like to take back to your organization?
  2. What kinds of fatigue do you recognize in yourself or the people around you?
  3. What do you do when you feel stressed?
  4. What are the ways that you support others in your organization, family, or community?

Words of the Week:  Hope, Accept, and Resilience
What do these three words mean to you and your organization as you think about stress?

What do you think?