I’m working on a talk for some of the most burned-out people in America! The nonprofit leaders in Washington, D.C.
Nonprofit work is really hard. I remember before I created one, a woman sat across from me and tried to deter me from launching it. She talked about the second mortgage she had to get, how she and her husband were on the verge of bankruptcy and divorce. And it was because she started a nonprofit on her own.
But nobody could have stopped me back then. It felt like God was pulling me toward creating a 501c3. So I did.
I spent two years in research and development. I invited people to my home every month to discuss different elements I was creating. I made them dinner. I hired a team to survey parents in Phoenix about after-school programs and bullying.
So when I hit the go button, I wasn’t just ready; I was prepared.
And then the demand started. And the calls. And the overwhelming response. I wasn’t prepared at all.
Burnout hit quickly. But I kept going. Running. And running. I ran Severson Sisters for the better part of a decade. I participated in countless panel discussions about bullying; I secured partnerships with national organizations; I won awards from USA Network, Glamour magazine, and on and on. It was wild.
Now, I know I experienced all of that so I can stand up in front of people like these folks in DC and talk about burnout. Talk about boundaries. Talk about self-care in a way that is real and experienced.
If you’re interested in having me come in and talk about boundaries and burnout recovery to your team, email me at carrie@tuvh.net.
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Carrie
