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How Nonprofit Professionals Can Manage Workplace Stress Triggers

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Anne Grady, in a recent HBR blog post , describes the harm that repeated stress triggers can create in the workplace: “When you are triggered, the emotional part of your brain takes over. Your logical brain temporarily shuts down, and you lose the ability to solve problems, make decisions, and think rationally.

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The Happy Healthy Data Nerd: Using Your Personal Health Data to Support Your Wellbeing

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The value of this exercise was that it inspired me to rethink my routine about bedtime rituals. hours per night, I felt a lot better and had much more discipline to start to build other healthy habits – such as daily exercise. What I discovered is that once I was able to achieve my optimal number of 8.25

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7 “Must Do’s” When Thanking Donors To Win Their Heart and Set Up Future Gifts

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There are two parts to thanking donors: Connecting with the donor’s brain by providing a gift receipt and more importantly, touching the donor’s heart by letting them know they are heroes for giving to your organization’s cause. You make the brain connection when you give them the data they need for their records.

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How to Prevent Fundraising Burnout in a Small, Growing Nonprofit

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Sounds serious. Screens can overstimulate your brain and keep you from sleeping. Dictionary.com defines “burnout” as physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress. Read that again. Physical or mental COLLAPSE. Not a stumble. Not a setback. A COLLAPSE. It’s THAT serious. Literally, take a hike! Turn your screens off.

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LMS Branding – Beyond the Logo

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But there is so much more to this branding exercise. When you think of brands like Coca-Cola or Walmart, there is a clearly defined color palette that tends to circle around in your brain. The goal of an LMS is to ultimately serve your learning base with the best possible learning environment.

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The Resiliency Revolution

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Evans Her new book is fully of stories, action plans and techniques for becoming healthier (eating healthfully, exercising, etc.) Question : Traveling for business often derails a person''s healthy eating habits, exercise routine, and sleep routine. This style of exercise is also great from a time and resources perspective.

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Tech Wellness in the Nonprofit Workplace: Tips for Avoiding Collaborative Overload

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Sound familiar? Your team can do a simple mindfulness exercise by starting a meeting with a deep breath and going around the table to share how you are feeling in the moment. Get to know your Ultradian Rhythms , the natural rhythms of your body and brain that repeat throughout the day. Work to your energy.