Avoiding burnout and keeping ourselves replenished doesn't just mean taking a break when it all gets too much. At Jijaze we believe it's our duty as change makers to take care of ourselves and honour our own wellbeing every day – so that we can root our work in practices that help us thrive. It's the only way we can make sure the change we want to see is one that we can sustain over the long … [Read more...] about Change Making Voices: Gemma Houldey
Self care and social justice: A personal experience of the Wellbeing + Impact Mastermind
Before taking part in the Wellbeing + Impact Mastermind, I thought I knew what self care was. I knew that I needed to take time for myself, and I did so – haphazardly, when I was able to, more at some times and less at others. I veered from “doing OK” to “totally overwhelmed”, with a near constant sense of low-level exhaustion. Pretty normal, right? But when I thought about it more … [Read more...] about Self care and social justice: A personal experience of the Wellbeing + Impact Mastermind
Change Making Voices: Desiree Adaway
Avoiding burnout and keeping ourselves replenished doesn't just mean taking a break when it all gets too much. At Jijaze we believe it's our duty as change makers to take care of ourselves and honour our own wellbeing every day – so that we can root our work in practices that help us thrive. It's the only way we can make sure the change we want to see is one that we can sustain over the long … [Read more...] about Change Making Voices: Desiree Adaway
When your work is too important to stop
When everything you do matters, and your work is too important to stop, prioritising taking care of yourself is a uniquely challenging prospect. It’s one thing to put self-care on the top of the agenda if you’re a stressed financial executive – shareholder profits really can wait while you attend to your own wellbeing. But what if you’re juggling a role which provides support to vulnerable … [Read more...] about When your work is too important to stop