How to use your vacation to be more productive
We all know it’s important to take time off. Breaks, rest, and of course, vacation are critical for our creativity, productivity and well-being. However, Project Time Off found that more than half of Americans leave vacation time on the table each year. On top of that, many Americans plan to work while on vacation, negating the…
Is self-compassion the key to a healthy workplace?
Whether you are the CEO or the janitor, you can cultivate self-compassion and subsequently bring it into your workplace, contributing to a healthier culture. When we treat ourselves with compassion, we not only strengthen our own ability to deal with stress and adversity, but we become better at supporting those around us with their challenges.
Why you should treat your career like training for a marathon
The marathon is everyone’s favorite analogy for a long haul, and with good reason. It’s easily recognizable, clearly communicates distance, and evokes images of endurance and perseverance. Which is why – at the risk of overusing the trope – I think it’s an excellent way to think about your career.
It Doesn’t Have to Be Hard: Surprising Things I’ve Learned About Wellness This Year
The end of the year is a great time to reflect. We learn, experience, accomplish, struggle and celebrate so much in the course of 12 months. I won’t bore you with the intimate details of my year, but I wanted to share some of the most valuable – and surprising – things I learned about…
Why you NEED to get a handle on workplace stress
While reading through some research on workplace stress and its effects on health, I came across an alarming comparison. The effect of workplace stress on health is as large as the effect of secondhand smoke on health. That’s right folks, your workplace could be as toxic for your health as sitting in a bar full…
What does a healthy work environment actually look like?
When you think of a healthy work environment, what do you picture? I’ve always imagined a fictionalized version of the Runner’s World magazine office. Happy employees high five each other as they head back into the office, slightly flushed from a post-lunch team run. The light and airy kitchen is full of fruits, vegetables, and…
Aubrie Fennecken
Conversations about a career in nonprofit
What is this site?
First it was a blog, then it was a consulting business, now it’s…whatever this is! This site is where I muse about topics and share resources relevant to those of us working in the nonprofit sector.
Nonprofit Leader | Lifelong Learner
