Dealing with Burnout as a Community Professional |  S1 E26
Channel: Community Manager Live
Date: 21/04/2023

In this episode, we will be discussing the challenges of being part of a community and how it can lead to burnout for moderators, managers, and creators. We will explore the signs and symptoms of burnout, including its impact on work and personal life. Our aim is to provide effective strategies for preventing and dealing with burnout, such as self-care techniques, setting boundaries, and seeking support from others. We will interview industry experts and share real-life experiences from those who have successfully overcome burnout. Whether you are a beginner or experienced in community management, join us in prioritizing your well-being in this challenging industry.

Serena Snoad wanted to pass in an article where she explores the three main causes of burnout, the role of the workplace, and shares some resources that may help. 
https://goodcommunity.co.uk/burnout-and-community/

She has wants to pass on a link to an expert Q&A event where she spoke extensively on the topic, including how to understand burnout, recognise its impact and share three strategies to prevent and mitigate it.
https://www.youtube.com/live/oo3naT_INNw

Samantha Logan passed these along too. 
Here's the video for today on imposter syndrome: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nt3l3SnEJBs

She also has a 6-exercise cohort to blueprint & build a seamless online community platform Starting on May 19th... 

Build An Engine To Power Your Community
Design an individual user journey that converts into Community
Expand that journey into an ecosysetm of Community 'Scopes'
Create a sensible funnel flow that caters to more then "marketing"
Assess the right platforms for your comprehensive design needs
Build a unified community on the platforms that serve them best
Plot a bigger plan for the platform's future, but progress flexibly

https://sociallyconstructed.online/education/platform-engine-blueprint-cohort/

Panelists discuss burnout in community management and how they overcame it, including personal experiences and strategies for prevention.
00:06 Dealing with burnout as a community professional
04:44 Burnout is a guarantee when working on high-profile projects in a short time
09:35 To avoid burnout, have conversations with your boss and make an action plan to prioritize tasks.
13:47 Preventing burnout through self-care techniques
18:24 Pause before reacting to prevent bad decisions
22:56 Document processes to prevent burnout
27:11 Having a strategy and business outcomes are key for community management success
31:35 Tips for avoiding burnout in online communities