{"id":2651,"date":"2019-02-05T14:27:52","date_gmt":"2019-02-05T14:27:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.networkportfolio.co.uk\/ncinsurance.co.uk\/thirdsectorprotect\/?p=2651"},"modified":"2019-02-05T14:27:52","modified_gmt":"2019-02-05T14:27:52","slug":"dealing-with-stress-charity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/networkportfolio.co.uk\/ncinsurance.co.uk\/thirdsectorprotect\/blog\/dealing-with-stress-charity\/","title":{"rendered":"Charity Stress- Recognising &#038; dealing with stress"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Working in a charity or not-for-profit organisation can be stressful for a variety of reasons. Charged with vital roles in society such as educating children, delivering assistance to the needy or administering funds, we must answer to citizens, supervisors and our peers\u2014all of whom might have different priorities and expectations. You may sometimes feel underappreciated by the public you serve or stressed by the many pressures you face. In any case, failing to address your stress can only worsen it. Don&#8217;t leave dealing with stress till it&#8217;s too late, you could end up with a very serious medical condition.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Recognise Stress<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Look out for early symptoms of stress, and take steps to relieve them quickly. If you let them go unchecked, these symptoms can develop into more serious health complications such as heart problems, depression and anxiety. Be wary of the following stress symptoms:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Insomnia<\/li>\n<li>Short temper<\/li>\n<li>Headaches<\/li>\n<li>Upset stomach<\/li>\n<li>Sore back<\/li>\n<li>Job dissatisfaction<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty concentrating<\/li>\n<li>Increased errors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2656 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.networkportfolio.co.uk\/ncinsurance.co.uk\/thirdsectorprotect\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/01\/Headache.jpg\" alt=\"Recognising stress\" width=\"640\" height=\"409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/networkportfolio.co.uk\/ncinsurance.co.uk\/thirdsectorprotect\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/01\/Headache.jpg 640w, https:\/\/networkportfolio.co.uk\/ncinsurance.co.uk\/thirdsectorprotect\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/01\/Headache-260x166.jpg 260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Dealing with Stress<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Changing the way you work can help to relieve some sources of stress. Consider these tips:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Begin with your most important or pressing tasks. Concentrate on other tasks only when you have finished.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure you are clear about the definition of your role and responsibilities. Ask your supervisor if you have any doubt.<\/li>\n<li>Stay organised. A clean office or an efficient daily planner can often give you more clarity.<\/li>\n<li>Anticipate possible disagreements with anyone you interact with and plan how you will calmly deal with them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2657 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.networkportfolio.co.uk\/ncinsurance.co.uk\/thirdsectorprotect\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/01\/Tidy-Desk.jpg\" alt=\"Dealing with stress\" width=\"640\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/networkportfolio.co.uk\/ncinsurance.co.uk\/thirdsectorprotect\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/01\/Tidy-Desk.jpg 640w, https:\/\/networkportfolio.co.uk\/ncinsurance.co.uk\/thirdsectorprotect\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/01\/Tidy-Desk-260x170.jpg 260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Focus on Your Personal Life<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A successful employee is able to balance his or her work with a personal life.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make time for friends and family, as spending time with those you love will help you unwind.<\/li>\n<li>Live a healthy lifestyle. Exercise, eat well and sleep at least eight hours a night.<\/li>\n<li>Spend time on outside hobbies, interests or passions. This will help you detach from the work environment and reduce your stress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><em><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">ThirdSectorProtect<\/span><\/em><\/h3>\n<p><em>If your charity or not-for-profit organisation could benefit from the advice and expertise of a leading charity insurance broker, get in touch today on <strong><a href=\"tel:08008778277\">0800 877 8277<\/a><\/strong> or visit our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.networkportfolio.co.uk\/ncinsurance.co.uk\/thirdsectorprotect\/\">website<\/a>.<\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>For more information on keeping your trustees, workers and charity safe from harm read another of our blog posts:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.networkportfolio.co.uk\/ncinsurance.co.uk\/thirdsectorprotect\/2019\/01\/09\/trustees-annual-report-charity-reserves\/\">Are you accurately reporting charity reserves?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.networkportfolio.co.uk\/ncinsurance.co.uk\/thirdsectorprotect\/2019\/01\/07\/charity-scam-charity-insurance\/\">2019&#8217;s newest charity scam.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.networkportfolio.co.uk\/ncinsurance.co.uk\/thirdsectorprotect\/2018\/09\/20\/how-to-champion-the-metoo-movement-at-your-charity\/\">How to champion the #MeToo movement at your charity.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><em>For more tips and tricks on all things related to charities, not-for-profits and community groups, follow us on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ThirdSectorProtect\/\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ThirdSecProtect\"><strong>Twitter<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&amp;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/showcase\/thirdsectorprotect\/\"><strong>LinkedIn<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<table width=\"124\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ThirdSectorProtect\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2152\" src=\"https:\/\/www.networkportfolio.co.uk\/ncinsurance.co.uk\/thirdsectorprotect\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2018\/09\/facebook.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ThirdSecProtect\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2154\" src=\"https:\/\/www.networkportfolio.co.uk\/ncinsurance.co.uk\/thirdsectorprotect\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2018\/09\/twitter.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/showcase\/thirdsectorprotect\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2153\" src=\"https:\/\/www.networkportfolio.co.uk\/ncinsurance.co.uk\/thirdsectorprotect\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2018\/09\/LinkedIn.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"120\" height=\"108\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Working in a charity or not-for-profit organisation can be stressful for a variety of reasons. Charged with vital roles in society such as educating children, delivering assistance to the needy or administering funds, we must answer to citizens, supervisors and our peers\u2014all of whom might have different priorities and expectations. 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