The Happy Healthy Nonprofit:
Linking Self-Care and Wellbeing to Impact
Beth Kanter, Master Trainer, Speaker, Author
Peel Leadership Center September, 2017
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Beth Kanter: Master Trainer, Speaker, Author and
Nonprofit Thought Leader
Poll
What is your nonprofit’s experience with wellbeing in the workplace? Not discussed Employees are encouraged to do it on their own There are periodic activities for wellness or wellbeing Our nonprofit has a strategy/plan/policy for a comprehensive program
Sli.do PEEL
• Nonprofit Professionals • Understanding Burnout • Creating A Self-Care Plan
• Nonprofit Organizations • Examples of bringing self-care into the workplace
Slides, Links, and Handouts: http://bethkanter.wikispaces.com/peel
Agenda
Burnout is a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion that occurs when we feel overwhelmed by too many demands, too few resources, and too little recovery time.
The Symptoms of Burnout
Emotional Exhaustion Cynicism Detachment Fatigue Loss of enjoyment Insomnia
Pessimism Forgetfulness Impaired concentration Isolation Detachment Increased illness Loss of appetite Lack of Accomplishment
Anxiety Apathy Hopelessness Depression Increased irritability Anger Lack of productivity Poor performance
And burnout is sneaky!
The 4 Stages of Nonprofit Burnout
Passion Driven
Passion Waning
Passion Challenged
Passion Depleted
Take Assessment
Sli.do PEEL
Self-Care: Many Ways To Put On Oxygen Mask
Self-Care is about revitalization. It includes any deliberate and consistent habits you create to enhance your overall well being.
Protect Your Sleep
How many hours of sleep per night does you need? What happens when you don’t get enough sleep?
Beverly Trayner-Wenger
List of Standing Desk Resources http://bethkanter.wikispaces.com/walk
Stand Up At Work
We have no downtime 52% of smartphone owners check their phones a few times an hour or more. Behavior Addiction
Tip: Organize Mobile Phone To Avoid Addiction
• Notifications from people • Customized notifications • Tools on home screen • Scramble Apps • Remove or move work apps into folders on 3rd or 4th screens
during non-work hours
Tip: Go On A News Diet
• Consume news for specified time and sources per day • News meditation – be in the present moment when consuming • Remove news notifications • Take a break from Facebook
Self-Care Plan
Practice Goals
Sphere 1: Self
-Get 7-9 hours of sleep per night. -Eat more fruits and vegetables every day. -Get to 10,000 steps per day walking.
Sphere 2: Others
-Make a regular date with my partner and/or children – one-on-one – to give my relationships attention. -Divest myself of negative influences, moving consciously away from people who bring me down.
Sphere 3: Environment
-Stop what I’m doing at least once a day to go outside. -Clear clutter from my office desk
Sphere 4: Work and Money
-Take comp time when I’m attending work-related evening events. -Stand up from my desk every 15 minutes to stretch and walk around.
Sphere 5: Tech
-Set up a charging station at the front door for all of my/my family’s digital devices. -Keep all my digital devices out of my bedroom and off my dinner table.
1) What types of self-care activities do you think would work for you? 2) What type of support do you need for your self-care plan?
1 Make It Tiny
2 Find A Spot
3 Train the Cycle
The Secret to Creating New Self-Habits That Stick!
BJ Fogg: Tiny Habits Framework
A Simple Way To Practice Mindfulness At Work
-Two Minutes of Focusing on Breath -Two Minutes of No Agenda
• What is one self-care habit you want to build into your work/life starting this week?
Mindful Moment
From Self-Care to WE-Care
● Leadership and Culture
● Employee Engagement
● Programs and Activities
● Nudges and Cues
● Policies, Strategy
Listen and Engage Employees to Shift the Culture
1: Functioning Do people have what they need to do their job? 2: Feelings Do people feel appreciated and respected? 3: Friendship Do people feel connected to one another? 4: Forward Do people feel like they have opportunities for growth? 5: Fulfillment Do people feel like they are inspired and working towards a higher purpose? Laura Putnam – 5 F’s Framework
United Way in South Dakota: Moving Together
• Twice daily all staff walk or movement
• Started with listening and engaging with employees
• Wellness coaching and experiment 10 years ago
• Now part of culture
• Fewer absences and sick days
• Lower healthcare costs
• Higher employee work satisfaction and
retention
• Ability to attract top talent when recruiting for
jobs
• Higher productivity
• Greater ability to handle stressful situations
• Ability to meet and exceed milestones
• Motivated, resilient workers
• Better brand ambassadors
• Responsive and engaged staff
Return on Investment
Getting Started
• Be open about self-care.
• Staff meeting to do assessments and create self-care plans
• Accountability buddies
• Make small changes and offer reward/praise
• Does not have to cost a lot of money
Summary
• Self-care is not just about kale smoothies and massages, it is part of doing the work
• Bringing well being into the workplace is all about culture change
• A culture of well being requires leadership and employee engagement
• Quick fixes don’t work • Benefits include recruiting top talent, retention,
reduced health costs, and more • Start practicing self-care and start the discussion
in your workplace