Proposal: How to prevent and kick burnout to the curb

BinxiePeterson commented 4 years ago

Title of the session: How to prevent and kick burnout to the curb

Session details

Session type: Breakout discussion
Keywords: burnout, stress, stress management, relaxation, efficiency
Permission to record this session: Yes

Abstract

Since becoming part of the Carpentries' community, I can't imagine what my life was like before. I have learned so many things in the past few year, even though it was a long, hard road and many lessons were learned. Burnout was a reality for me, and I am certain that it is for many others as well. I would thus like to propose a breakout session where people can share their experiences, challenges, and solutions to preventing/treating burnout. We not only want an active community, but a healthy one.

Personal details

Name or pseudo name of the session lead: Bianca Peterson
Co-leads' names (we recommend involving 2 helpers/co-leads): Toby Hodges
Email or other ways to contact the session leads/co-leads: bianca.peterson777@gmail.com
Country of residence and/or compatible Time Zones (provide options): South Africa (GMT+2)
Would you like to present this multiple times, in other time zones: Yes (Eastern Time)
Would you like to volunteer to be listed as a wrangler/host for your time zone: No

Is there any help you would like to invite from the community? Please provide below in bullet points.

I would like to invite people from anywhere in the world to lead / speak at this session.
Motivational speakers are welcome.
Other comments: I don't have any qualifications/certifications regarding treating burnout. I merely want to share my experience and hope that others will share their experiences too. In that way, people will realize that this is nothing to be ashamed of and that things can get better.

ragamouf commented 4 years ago

I really want to be able to repeat this session for the Australian/NZ/Oceania timezones!

BinxiePeterson commented 4 years ago

We can certainly add more time slots if people are willing to lead sessions? I think this is something that most people experience sometime in their life and by sharing experiences we can help each other get through it.

BinxiePeterson commented 4 years ago

You are more than welcome to lead additional sessions on this topic - I think it's really important!

tobyhodges commented 4 years ago

@BinxiePeterson if you're looking for a co-host/notetaker for the session, please feel free to put my name down.

BinxiePeterson commented 4 years ago

@BinxiePeterson if you're looking for a co-host/notetaker for the session, please feel free to put my name down.

Thank you @tobyhodges! I will definitely add your name. :)

serahkiburu commented 4 years ago

Hi @BinxiePeterson, the organising committee reviewed this session proposal and had this to say:

This proposal creates a space for community members to share their experiences and strategies relating to burnout - an important topic for the Carpentries where we rely on volunteer effort for many activities.

Thank you so much Bianca 🎉

annajiat commented 4 years ago

@BinxiePeterson If you would allow, I have volunteered to be the host for your session at [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Hm-6i71AjDgKSjaQ9KZHD-oFEu5l01z6fwfVtXywZ6U/edit#gid=540367092]

It would be great to be a part of the hosts for the exciting session along with @tobyhodges

BinxiePeterson commented 4 years ago

Thank you Annajiat, I would greatly appreciate it! Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow.

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