The Idealist's Survival Kit

75 Simple Ways to Avoid Burnout

Alessandra Pigni, Hugo Slim

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Parallax Press
15 January 2017

Charities, voluntary services & philanthropy; Aid & relief programmes; Popular psychology; Mind, Body, Spirit: thought & practice

108 tips and life-lessons on taking care of yourself when you're taking care of others.

75 brief self-care reflections that will aid workers, activists, and volunteers prevent burnout, renew their sense of purpose, and achieve fulfillment

Heal from over-exhaustion, prevent burnout, and regain your motivation with these short readings from a psychologist whohas spent many yearsin the field working in conflict and disaster areas. Gathered fromAlessandra Pigni'sinteraction with humanitarian professionals and backed up by cutting-edge research, these concrete tools offer new perspectives and inspiration to anyone whose work is focused on helping others.

By: Alessandra Pigni
Foreword by: Hugo Slim
Imprint: Parallax Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 202mm, Width: 132mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 301g
ISBN: 9781941529348
ISBN 10: 1941529348
Pages: 253
Publication Date: 15 January 2017
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Alessandra Pigni is a humanitarian psychologist with several years of experience in the Middle East. After serving with Medecins Sans Fronti res/Doctors Without Borders in Palestine and China, she has dedicated her work to understanding the connection between meaningful work and burnout. She has been ELAC Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Oxford and her work has a wide following among humanitarian practitioners, activists, and academics. You can find her online at www.mindfulnext.org and connect with her on Twitter @mindfulnext

Reviews for The Idealist's Survival Kit: 75 Simple Ways to Avoid Burnout

Alessandra makes clear that we need to treat ourselves humanely, just as we declare our main aim is to show humanity to others. I commend this book to you most warmly. --Dr. Hugo Slim, Head of Policy, The International Committee of the Red Cross Alessandra Pigni has pioneered the field of care in action. The Idealist's Survival Kit is a godsend for every activist and aid worker. --Michael Edwards, Editor of Transformation With bracing honesty and piercing clarity, Alessandra Pigni shows us not only why, but also how, to practice self-empathy for the sake of efficacy. -- Irshad Manji, The Trouble with Islam Today, Founder, Moral Courage Project This book is a must-read--not only for those who work for NGOs on the front-line of humanitarian catastrophes, but all those who work in the helping professions throughout the world. --Mark Williams, Emeritus Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Oxford