As we face an even darker winter due to the pandemic, we need to keep improving our resilience, the ability to adapt well in spite of significant stressors. Using rituals as part of our professional work is one strategy that can help. Rituals are routine and intentional activities that carry meaning. Rituals leverage our brains’ ability to run on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted by other things, such as potentially contracting a deadly disease. Many … [Read more...]
Simple Ways To Reduce Virtual Fatigue for Nonprofit Leaders
Introduction to the series from Computer and Text Neck Stretching Exercises by Desk Yogi Since the pandemic started and the shift to all virtual, I have found myself sitting in front of a screen for longer stretches. If I don't take stretch breaks at my desk or encourage everyone to stretch with me during virtual meetings, my neck hurts by the end of the day. If you make some simple corrections to your posture and typing habits, you can eliminate neck pain. This video by Dr. Baxter Bell … [Read more...]
RIP John Haydon
The nonprofit tech & marketing world has lost one of its legends, John Haydon, from cancer. If you do any work on digital strategy for nonprofits, you most likely knew John's work and influenced by it. I had the honor of knowing John for more than 12 years and working with him - he also did the graphics design for my first Facebook Page. He was loved by so many of us in the field. When he was diagnosed with a very rare and deadly form of cancer in 2017, he created a private Facebook Group … [Read more...]
In Loving Memory of My Mom, Ruth D. Kanter (My Mom)
In Loving Memory of Ruth D. Kanter My mom passed away peacefully last month a few months shy of her 90th birthday. My mom was generous and supportive of everyone in her life and those less fortunate than her. Even though I lived 3,000 miles away, I was blessed to get to spend time with her in the last five years since my Dad died. Her memory is a blessing and my comfort is that she and my Dad (who were married for 60 years) are together again. To honor her memory, I'm raising money for NTEN to … [Read more...]
3 New Year's Rituals for Nonprofit Professionals To Begin 2018 with Clarity
I wish you a very happy and healthy 2018! I used my holiday break as an opportunity for a brief digital detox and time for family, travel and fun. During the first week of January , I use the quiet time for three New Year's rituals that help me prepare for the year ahead and identify professional growth areas. I've used these rituals for over a decade and found them helpful. 1) Review the Year: For as long as I can remember, I have kept an annual professional journal, using a variation of … [Read more...]
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