Whilst December is often a time to slow down for many, for those working in charities its often one of your busiest times, things will just be ramping up. This, along with a stream of social invitations, the school play, the Christmas shopping, and family responsibilities, you can find yourself feeling pulled in even more directions than usual.

Burnout is often the elephant in the room in the charity sector. Being aware of the stages is essential to be able to take steps to prevent it. Whilst there are steps you can take as an individual, burnout is an organisational issue, and needs to be tackled at an organisational level.