As a nonprofit leader, you’re likely no stranger to the emotional demands of your work. The high-stakes and fast-paced nature of social impact work often leaves little time to slow down and process what’s happening in your communities and beyond. Sometimes, major events—such as political changes or environmental crises—directly impact your work and livelihood. In the wake of these moments, you and your teams are often asked to take action and quickly adapt to what's happening, leaving little time to pause, reflect, and process.

If you’re a nonprofit leader, you know your passion and commitment to making a difference are huge drivers in your work. But what happens when the workload becomes too much to handle? When your passion is overshadowed by overwhelming deadlines and stressful demands, how does that affect the impact you strive to create?