How to Set Boundaries When You Love Your Work
So we know it’s important to set boundaries when we love our work, but how do we do this? In the same way that it can be tempting to go for a cookie when you’re feeling that 4pm energy dip, it can be tempting to log in to your computer to do just one more…
Reframing Inconveniences: The Type A Guide to Coping When Things Go Awry
Many of the inconveniences that contribute to chronic stress and frustration are caused by the little, everyday things. Not being able to find your keys/sunglasses/umbrella when you leave the house in the morning. Someone canceling a meeting at the last minute. Lunch spilling in your bag during the morning commute. Missing the bus or train.…
Small Hinges Move Big Doors: Tiny Tweaks to Transform Your Work Life
It sounds so simple, but when you think about it, doesn’t it also feel familiar? Most of us spend our work lives in a constant state of overwhelm. There will always be more work to do than there are hours in the week. We are expected (or expect ourselves) to be on and available all…
The vicious cycle of stress and the blood sugar roller coaster + how to stop it
It’s 10:30am on a Tuesday, and you’re stressed. You’ve already put out two fires this week, and you haven’t even made it to lunch on the second day of the work week. It’s going to be “A Day.” An email alert pops onto your screen from your boss, the subject: “TIMELY, PLEASE READ.” You sigh,…
DYK? Water cooler chat can actually make you more productive.
What are you doing this weekend? It’s a question you’ll likely hear from at least one coworker this Friday, and it could be good for your productivity. Water cooler chat, the universal phrase that refers to all manner of casual conversations between employees, is beneficial for your wellness at work.
Aubrie Fennecken
Conversations about a career in nonprofit
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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
