How can Philanthropy professionals manage their time and avoid burnout?

Once a strategic goal is set, focus on that too avoid going g too many different directions. Having a specific task to focus on will help you achieve your objectives and avoid burnout.

Have a clear understanding of what the organization expects of you and develop both a tactical and strategic work plan to realize those expectations.

Everything you do in business or life is personal. If you hold a sense of peace within yourself and you do business with integrity and congruent with your purpose you will not have burnout. Burnout happens when your self esteem is tied to what you do and gets frustrated and frazzled. It’s all about your core. When centered in your core things flow with ease. Goals are ideas we put out to get direction but life happens in the flow that encompasses challenges, goals, changes and personal growth and transformation.

Na minha experiência, o tempo e os recursos podem ter uma base relativa. Ou seja, muitas vezes perdemos tempo a n?o fazer nada, muitas vezes porque a sociedade nos imp?e que n?o há tempo para nada, mas isso n?o é verdade. N?o podemos procrastinar, pomo-nos ao trabalho, nem que seja por poucos minutos. O melhor é quando, a qualquer altura, termos uma ideia, escrevê-la em qualquer lado para depois desenvolver. Bastam uns minutos de cada vez. Quanto aos recursos, se forem recursos humanos, basta que todos eles apliquem ao tempo mencionado anteriormente. Aos recursos materiais, é utilizar o mínimo para come?ar. Lembre-se que o melhor recurso será a nossa cabe?a!

This has been my biggest struggle. I finally understand that in order to meet my priorities, I have to set boundaries. I help anyone anyway I can, that doesn’t mean adding another “project” to the list. I would encourage them to look for other people with those skills in their wheel house and make suggestions of those people who might be willing and enthusiastic. I’ve found that 9 times out of 10, their project that was so important was really one they just wanted someone else to do. The 10th one though, I found moved mountains to see the project through. That person became a go to and spark plug that I empowered! Look at it as not saying no, but empowering others and providing the opportunity for others to say YES!

Personally, I find that using my lunch break for a quick walk or mindfulness activity helps me recharge and return to work with increased focus. When dealing with back-to-back meetings, I prioritize short breaks to prevent burnout and ensure sustained productivity. Sharing experiences with colleagues during these breaks fosters a supportive work environment, contributing to both professional and personal well-being.