happy healthy nonprofit: strategies for impact without burnout
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The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact Without Burnout
Beth Kanter, Master Trainer, Speaker, Author
November, 2017
@kanterwww.bethkanter.org
Beth Kanter: Master Trainer, Speaker, Author and Nonprofit Thought Leader
PollWhat is your nonprofit’s experience with wellbeing in the workplace?
Not discussed
Employees are encouraged to do it on their own
There are periodic activities for wellness or wellbeing
Our nonprofit has a strategy/plan/policy for a comprehensive program
• Nonprofit Professionals• Understanding Burnout and Self-‐Care
• Nonprofit Organizations• Nonprofit Case Studies
What I’m going to talk about …..
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Beth
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Beth’s Story: Why A Book on Self-‐Care
Healthy Range
>150
Test Results
Too Much of This …
Too Much of That
A Little Bit of That
Way Too Much of This ….
Working nights and weekendsSleep deprivationNo vacation or down time
Triglycerides: Test Results
150
Where do you find the time in your
work day?
Allen Kwabena FrompongBlack Lives MatterNYC
Why is burnout so common in the nonprofit sector?
Burnout is a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion that occurs when we feel overwhelmed by too many demands, too few resources, and too little recovery time.
The Symptoms of Burnout
Emotional Exhaustion Cynicism DetachmentFatigue Loss of enjoymentInsomnia
PessimismForgetfulnessImpaired concentration IsolationDetachmentIncreased illnessLoss of appetite Lack of Accomplishment
Anxiety ApathyHopelessnessDepression Increased irritabilityAnger Lack of productivity Poor performance
And burnout is sneaky!
The 4 Stages of Burnout
Passion Driven
Passion Waning
Passion Challenged
Passion Depleted
The Nonprofit Burnout Assessment
What’s Your Personal Chaos Index?
Share PairWhat is your stress trigger?
What is Self-‐Care?
Self-‐Care is about revitalization. It includes any deliberate and consistent habits you create to enhance your overall well being.
5 Spheres of Happy Healthy Living
Protect Your Sleep
Stand Up at Work
Beverly Trayner-‐Wenger
Walking As Work Resourceshttp://bethkanter.wikispaces.com/walk
Walk More
Schedule Quiet Time
Take Real Vacations
Project Time Off: Taking vacation time results in greater success at work
Write A Self-Care Plan
• What is one self-‐care habit you want to build into your self-‐care plan?
Mindful Moment
From Self-Care to WE-Care
● Leadership ● Employee Engagement● Culture Change● Programs and Activities● Nudges and Cues● Policies, Strategy
Avoid Quick Fixes
Engage Staff in Conversation About Wellbeing
1: FunctioningDo people have what they need to do their job?
2: FeelingsDo people feel appreciated and respected?
3: FriendshipDo people feel connected to one another?
4: ForwardDo people feel like they have opportunities for growth?
5: FulfillmentDo people feel like they are inspired and working towards a higher purpose?
Laura Putnam – 5 F’s Framework
Crisis Response NetworkEmployee Engagement
Intentional Focus on Culture Change
Listening and Engaging Employees
• Twice daily all staff walk or movement
• Started with listening and engaging with employees
• Wellness coaching and experiment 10 years ago
• Now part of culture
Summary
• Self-‐care is not just about kale smoothies and massages, it is part of doing the work
• Burnout is sneaky, understand if you are depleting your passion for fundraising without refueling
• Self-‐care is intentional habit change• Well being into the workplace is all about culture change, leadership, and employee engagement. It doesn’t have to be expensive
• Pick one small self-‐care habit that you can create and build into your life today and courage others in your organization to do the same!
Thank you!
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