Avoiding Burnout as a Nonprofit Employee

Описание: This presentation highlights key strategies to address compassion fatigue and burnout—two prevalent stress responses in the nonprofit sector. Key topics include: compassion fatigue, burnout prevention, nonprofit mental health, self-care tips, resilience strategies, ethical workplace practices.

Key Takeaways:
1. Definitions
Compassion Fatigue: Emotional exhaustion reducing empathy.
Burnout: Total empathy loss, often requiring years to recover.

2. Risk Factors
Highly empathetic individuals, those in demanding roles, or those with low self-compassion are particularly at risk. Unsupportive workplaces and personal traumas amplify vulnerability.

3. Warning Signs
Symptoms include insomnia, anxiety, anger, and reduced work efficiency. Untreated, burnout causes physical and emotional numbness.

4. Prevention & Self-Care
Self-awareness of stress signals.
Positive coping mechanisms: exercise, therapy, journaling, or mindfulness.
Social support: family, friends, or professional counseling.
Boundary setting: prioritizing personal time and avoiding overcommitment.

5. Practical Self-Care Examples
Physical health: sleep, healthy eating, and exercise.
Emotional balance: gratitude practices and learning new skills.
Spiritual grounding: meditation and prayer.

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