Being involved in your community, whether as a board member, manager, committee chair, or active homeowner, can be a challenging and exhausting commitment. Just as important as a willingness to volunteer is an understanding of when to step back and take a break. Every organization needs new blood just as much as it needs wise and experienced leadership. So take some time to smell the roses you worked so hard with the landscaping committee to plant.
Know When It's Time For A Change
111. Check your blood pressure.
112. Determine if you are buying aspirin in bulk.
113. If you're burned out, get out - new volunteers can offer new energy and ideas.
114. Make yourself available to new board members.
115. Continue to read the newsletter.
116. Pat yourself on the back.
Thus concludeth CAI's Pearls of Wisdom. Do you have a pearl that you would like to share with others in the industry. You can send a comment to this or any of the other blog entries that will be viewable by all readers. Just click on the comment link below.
Happy New Year
Tom
