Avoiding Volunteer Burnout With Mindful Self Care

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June 30, 2018 a project of ServiceSpace To burn out is to let one's light languish until it disappears. As interdependent beings, we are responsible for making sure our flame is fueled. - Jennifer Jean - Avoiding Volunteer Burnout With Mindful Self Care Being a person who makes a difference in the world is a hope that most of us have, but being able to do so for any sustained period of time is the challenge. For many of us, making a difference takes the form of volunteering in challenging situations while working full time jobs. In the article "Avoiding Volunteer Burnout With Mindful Self Care," author Jennifer Jean shares a five step plan that she developed while teaching poetry to sex-trafficking survivors. By practicing compassionate and proactive self-care, Jennifer has been able to continue caring for herself and her family while sharing the hope of healing to others in need. { read more } Be The Change Before the next time you volunteer, try one or several of Jennifer Jean's suggestions for self-care and see what a difference it makes in keeping your energy sustained. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News Dan Siegel: The Open Mind Two Words That Can Change a Life Anne Lamott Writes Down Every Single Thing She Knows 10 Tips for Effective Communication Greater Good's Top 16 Books of 2016 A Reading List For The Spirit Dying to Be Me When Someone Threw Coffee at My Face DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 245,024 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More