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Procrastination and Self-Sabotage: Why You Avoid What Matters Most

What happened when I procrastinated on a conversation about procrastination. Sometimes, you just have to laugh at yourself. Last Friday was one of...

It’s Not You: It’s the system that is making you exhausted

Nonprofit leaders burn out because the sector is chronically under-resourced — not because they lack resilience, discipline, or better boundaries....

What you can’t see is running your life

I think about my car like I think about my can opener—as a tool. So, when it was time for a new car, I bought the sturdiest, most reliable one I...

A Leader’s Guide to Recognizing the Stages of Burnout

You’ve been the most passionate person in the room for years. You’ve championed every campaign, mentored every new hire, and answered emails at...

Why you’re so drained (it’s not what you think)

You know that bone-tired exhaustion that no amount of sleep seems to fix? Yes, its your workload. AND it's about the inner self-sabotage running in...

Is it selfish to invest in yourself right now?

A woman I spoke with recently said something heartbreaking: "Lucy, this sounds like exactly what I need, but it feels selfish to spend money on...

Do You Want More or Less in 2026?

I’ve never found myself excited to write new year resolutions. This year I decided to give it a miss until I found Gretchen Rubin’s 26 for 2026. The...

You Always Have Choice

On this particular morning, near Delphi, the sun was bright but not yet scorching. I was squinting to see up the road for the bus that would take me...

The Dopamine Challenge Every Nonprofit Leader Faces (And How to Win It)

It's 5 PM and you're exhausted from another day of nonprofit leadership. The board meeting was brutal, your inbox exploded, and a major project...

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