As we step into a new year, I want to talk about one resolution that almost every nonprofit leader needs, but very few actually name out loud:

Stop personally sacrificing yourself to get the work done.

Consider giving yourself permission to lead without losing yourself.

Today, I’m giving you 3 practical strategies to stick to this resolution, so you don’t spiral back to living on caffeine, email triage, and pure adrenaline.

Typical resolutions sound like:
“I want to work less.”
“I need boundaries.”
“I have to take better care of myself.”

But those are vague wishes, not commitments. Here’s a more powerful reframe:

“I will no longer sacrifice my peace, my health, or my joy to keep the mission running.”

This moves you from survival mode… to decisive CEO mode.

Marcia Beckner helps nonprofit executives lead with confidence and create healthy, thriving workplace cultures, especially during times of growth and change.

After nearly 20 years in the nonprofit and social impact sector, she’s seen far too many talented, hard-working leaders burn out and walk away. It doesn’t have to be this way. Nonprofit CEO SPARK is your invitation to pause, pivot, and reignite your energy so you can lead with clarity, courage, and balance.

Feeling exhausted and on the edge of burnout? Book a Burnout to Boundaries Strategy Session today and start reclaiming your time, energy, and joy.

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