Thriving After Burnout: A Hero’s Journey for the 21st Century Professional
About a year ago, Julie K. Miller was on the brink of burnout. She was working in a high-pressure, high-impact environment where the company culture was “All hands on-deck. All the time,” and it was taking its toll. Burnout. Many of us experience it, yet we rarely talk about it. Anne Helen Petersen almost broke…
Room to Breathe – an Oft-Overlooked Element of Well-being
Physical spaces have an impact on both your physical and mental health. It’s well-documented that green spaces and natural light impact human well-being, but color, privacy, and even the materials used can have an impact.
Are you wearing busy like a badge of honor?
Busy. Everyone’s favorite frenemy. We love to say we’re busy, feel busy, and schedule ourselves within an inch of our lives. However, this “busy-ness” can cause overwhelm, harm our well-being, and limit our capacity. Get beyond busy to take control of your health and your life.
Can’t focus? These four tactics will help you get back on track.
One afternoon last week, I found myself staring at a draft of an email. I was mid-sentence and just…could not focus. After reading and re-reading the words I had already managed to get down, I finally hit save and closed the draft. A lack of focus is just one more message our brains are sending…
Opportunity Kitchen
a virtual table for conversations about nonprofit life
What is Opportunity Kitchen?
First it was a blog, then it was a consulting business, now it’s…whatever this is! Opportunity Kitchen is where I muse about topics and share resources relevant to those of us working in the nonprofit sector.
Nonprofit Leader | Lifelong Learner
