Keep Calm and PTO On
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Serving as a leader of a volunteer organization can be stressful. These tips can help you keep calm and carry on with your important work.
Take care of yourself
Take care of yourself so you don't burn out.
Ask for help—and cancel if needed
If you're short on volunteers, ask around. (And don't be afraid to back out if you have to.)
Make time to connect
Find a way to connect with other parent leaders in your support network.
It's OK to keep it simple
Events and activities don't always have to be elaborate. Sometimes simple works best.
Focus on what's important
Try to save your time and energy for important group goals.
Breathe!
Make time a few days a week to really relax.
Avoid micromanaging
Delegate when you can, and avoid micromanaging your volunteers.
It's OK to say no
If you're already overcommitted, don't stretch yourself too thin.
Create time-savers
Save time by creating templates for common tasks.
