The same thing can be said about driving. Put reduction strategies into action no matter how simple they may seem. This is more important than having an elaborate plan that is never used. Because of the nature of the mission of many if not all nonprofits, you may find yourself working with a population that is itself under an intense amount of stress. Yet an organization that has staff members who use good stress reduction techniques regularly can make a difference.
Stress is here to stay.
Fortunately, the solution is choosing how to deal with it. You may not be able to eliminate all of the stress around you, but you can choose to change your perceptions. Promise yourself today to address the issue and maintain balance while incorporating stress reduction techniques into your daily life.