Course 2: Becoming a 7 Cups Leader - (Discussion #11) Avoiding Burnout

@Heather225

so much informative

What I learned:

• I learned how to identify burnout in myself when I'm feeling tired, anxious, or unfocused or experiencing any of the other burnout symptoms.
• There are lots of different ways of overcoming and coping with burnout
• Having a healthy team helps create a healthy community as we can bring our best and provide the best support possible.
• To be a good leader I should be accountable for my actions, collaborate with those around me, solve the problems I encounter, adapt to changes I encounter, and keep a positive attitude
• It's okay to be a bad leader sometimes as long as I recognise I need a break to regroup and reflect.

what you will do to stay healthy and avoid burnout!

• Regularly reflect on how my time at 7 Cups is going and check it's not getting too much.
• Set daily downtime and a schedule to stay online for so I know I'm not over-doing things. Also adjust this schedule if I feel things are getting too much.
• Take self care breaks often
• Try to reduce and eliminate the things that stress me out.
  
  

@Heather225

Please read it through and in the replies, tell us what you learned, and what you will do to stay healthy and avoid burnout!

I learnt that when experiencing burn out, it is wise to remember my why, set boundaries and get time away. Self care breaks and logging off completely for some days is also important.

@Heather225

Tell us what you learned, and what you will do to stay healthy and avoid burnout!

Answer: I learned what burnout is, what the symptoms are, and how to avoid it. I also learned that self-care is very significant. To avoid burnout, I would make sure that I take proper self-care breaks, log off from the community from time to time and do things that I would like: a walk, meditation, soothing activities like listening to my favorite genre of music, sketching, coloring, etc.

@Heather225

1. Burnout may affect my role as a leader, burnout is a state of chronic stress.

2. Take regular self care breaks, set proper and respectful boundaries.

Please read it through and in the replies, tell us what you learned, and what you will do to stay healthy and avoid burnout.

I will take self care breaks as and when required to stay healthy and avoid burnout.

@Heather225

Please read it through and in the replies, tell us what you learned, and what you will do to stay healthy and avoid burnout!

I learned that self-care isn't just about time off, it's a system that you put in place to prevent burnout as well. Unless we can maintain our burnout, we will be more inactive. To avoid burnout, I think I'm going to schedule more since I currently have a lot of commitments in my life at the moment. I will also make sure to do as much as I can without biting off more than I can chew and engage in regular self-care activities.

I learned the different signs of burnout, how to identify it and to prevent burnout. I also learned about the importance of sustaining my own mental health in order to help others in the community. For starters, I will try to take self-care breaks whenever I need them and learn to recognize my limits. I know that I am someone who pushes herself too hard and I find that I'll need to know when to stop and that it's alright to step back and let someone else take charge sometimes.

@Heather225

Another great article i couldn't get my eyes off! :)

End of the day, it's us who's gotta sleep with what we've done throughout the day and this is where self care comes into picture.

I will start listening to my inner voices more often and know when to stop.

@Heather225

Please read it through and in the replies, tell us what you learned, and what you will do to stay healthy and avoid burnout!

BURN OUT IS REAL! I have experienced burn out personally in my life and it is awful. This was very important and helpful in learning how to fall victim to burn out and recognize the signs. I learned to reflect on my ability and take on only what I am physically and mentally able to do. I also learned to evaluate patterns in my burn out symptoms and attack what the issue might be and how to make changes to prevent these symptoms. It is also important to regularly take time for myself in self-care and set time/commitment boundaries when necessary. If I recognize burn out, I will remember the "why" as to why I am volunteering and my goal as a volunteer, communicate with others my struggles to find solutions, and make efforts to balance my life again through reflection of what energy, time, and efforts I have available.