Carrying the Weight: Beyond the Job Description in Nonprofit Work

In this episode of Burnout and Breakthroughs, we talk about what it means to balance the weight of the world on your shoulders, while your job description pretends it’s just “part of the role.” From emotional labor to administrative creep, we’re unpacking the hidden work that fuels burnout across nonprofits and other service professions.

Key Takeaways:

• The Atlas Complex: Understanding why service professionals feel compelled to carry everyone else's responsibilities and how this psychological pattern fuels burnout
• Boundary Setting Strategies: Practical phrases and approaches for negotiating scope creep without appearing uncommitted to your mission
• Leadership Solutions: Organizational changes that protect staff passion while improving service quality and retention

Full list of references and resources from this episode → Show Notes

Read the full blog post that pairs with this episode → The Atlas Complex: From Parentified Children to Burnt-Out Caregivers

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