Self-Guided Course
Recognizing & Preventing Burnout
Main Street leaders are known for showing up—every day, in every way. But even the most committed leaders can run on empty.
Burnout is real. And left unaddressed, it doesn’t just impact your health. It affects your relationships, your community, and your program’s long-term success. This course is here to help. You’ll learn how to recognize the signs of burnout early, understand how it differs from ordinary stress, and adopt practical, real-life strategies to protect your energy and leadership.
Time: 30 minutes
Skill Level: Launching
Formal Learning: 100 points
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What You Will Learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify the key symptoms and risk factors of burnout.
- Differentiate between stress and burnout.
- Apply day-one burnout prevention strategies to your daily leadership work.
- Design a simple, sustainable plan to support your own well-being.