I’ve been speaking to high-level officers at nonprofit organizations to find out more about how burnout is affecting their business. It’s bad, as it is in the corporate sector. We’re all being asked to do more with less support. We’re given projects that can’t be completed without heroic efforts. So what do you do?

My first tip is just notice it–notice what you’re being asked to do. Then pay attention to the symptoms–are you irritable, always rushing, multi-tasking and not producing quality work? How are your colleagues handing similar pressure? Try to use your sense of humor, or find ways to can take better care of yourself, whether that’s exercise, keeping a journal or cultivating gratitude.

Let me know your burnout challenges and I’ll be glad to offer suggestions. The best book  out there in my opinion, is “Banishing Burnout” by Christina Maslach and Michael Leiter. Get it from your library and take a step toward saying no to burnout.