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Our Top 5 Posts on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion … and more!
Here are 5 of our most popular posts that you may find helpful – all in one quick go-to reference. Want to gain access to our brand new and ever-growing comprehensive Knowledge Base packed with info on all the topics that matter most to you? Click here to join free! Without further ado, here’s a fast summary of the 5 top posts. To read more, just click the links… 1) When TMI Happens at a Training on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion It happens sometimes. Your organization is committed to inclusion. Training sessions offer participants the opportunity to reflect, discuss and comment on exclusion and discrimination within the organization.…
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5 Ways to Overcome Burnout This Season
Tis the season…for sparkling lights, glittering gift boxes and dazzling displays. But get real and admit it. You’ve lost your spark. In fact, you’re barely lit. You’re going through the motions, but there’s no passion, there’s no excitement. You’re going through the motions – but there’s no zeal, no fire in you. This isn’t just holiday blues. This goes much deeper. For a change agent, this is almost a death blow. Recognizing the Reality of Burnout People are wanting more from us as change agents, and yet when you go inside, you realize you’re running on fumes, you’re exhausted. You’re beginning to feel helpless and hopeless at times. I know…
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Self-Care Must Be Part of Every Change Agent’s Personal Agenda
You matter. Put aside all the raucous, harsh bickering you hear. Tune out all the hate, the fear, the prejudices…just for a minute. Listen to me. You matter. There is no other like you in the world. You’re unique. You’re a change agent, dedicated to pursuing greater equity and inclusion. But if you burn out, you won’t be of use to anyone. You’ve got to take care of yourself. Physically. Emotionally. Spiritually. I can help. On January 5th, I’m excited to announce the launch of my intense, info-packed course, In It for The Long Haul: Overcoming Burnout and Passion Fatigue as Social Justice Change Agents. You’ll get all the strategies…
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Reignite the Passion for Your Work With Self-Care
Self-Care Reignites the Passion for Your Change Work More and more change agents and activists are in deep burnout these days – and they don’t even realize it. They are still getting up every morning to work for social justice, but things just don’t feel like they used to. But as dedicated change agents, they keep on. The challenge is that they are depleting themselves, endangering their health, and undermining their long-term capacity to sustain activism and effective change work. You CANNOT neglect self-care. Ever. Being a change agent isn’t just a “job” – it is your life’s work, your calling. So, how do you find passion for your work…
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Self-Care ISN’T Selfish! But Do You Really Believe This?
It’s not selfish to take care of yourself. It may be naive to think you’re immune to burnout. Because we’re dedicated, dynamic change agents, we possess a drive that mobilizes us in such a high gear that oftentimes we overlook what’s right in front of us: ourselves. With all the vital work change agents do, we cannot overlook ourselves. To do so would have calamitous effects – and if you’re already neglecting yourself, you’re in the fast lane to burnout. Are you ready to learn how to take care of yourself – and learn why self-care strategies are key? So You Don’t Think You Need Self Care… I designed an…
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If you’re neglecting self-care, you’re on the road to burnout
When we need it the most, in these troublesome times, we’re neglecting our self-care. Recently, I find myself feeling deeply discouraged and wondering if anything I’ve been doing as a change agent really matters. Unfortunately, I’m not alone: I am meeting more and more leaders and activists who are very close to deep burnout. And we’re neglecting our self-care. Without any measurable efforts to focus on our own self-care and healing as change agents, we’re in the fast lane to serious burnout. In my workshops and coaching sessions, I see so many change agents running on empty. We sleep just enough to have the energy to pull ourselves out of…
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5 Practical Strategies to Overcome Burnout When You’re a Change Agent
Social Justice Change Agents, Can You Relate? Burnout. Passion fatigue. It’s something I’m seeing a lot more of these days. And yes, bad-ass change agents, I’m seeing it in you, too. You’re on the front lines working tirelessly for social justice and greater inclusion in our organizations and our world. But… Too Many Change Agents Are Neglecting Self-Care As an advocate and activist, you’re going out there every day putting in long hours to create meaningful change as you bring awareness to social justice issues. In the midst of all this, way too many of us are neglecting self-care. Answer me this: How often do you feel depleted? Had your…
