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:
- What resonated with you about this conversation? What would you like to take back to your organization?
- What kinds of fatigue do you recognize in yourself or the people around you?
- What do you do when you feel stressed?
- 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?