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Recognizing Burnout: Signs Your Campaign Team Needs a Break
A burned-out team can't perform at their best, and losing good people mid-campaign can derail your entire effort. As the candidate, you set the tone for how your team operates. Learning to spot the warning signs and take action early isn't just good leadership—it's essential campaign management.
Mental Wellbeing & Resilience: Staying Balanced During an Emotional Run
Campaigning is exciting and meaningful, but it's also exhausting, emotional, and sometimes isolating. You're constantly "on," making decisions, responding to criticism, and trying to connect with voters while managing a team and keeping your personal life from falling apart.
Mental wellness isn't a luxury during a campaign—it's a survival strategy. This isn't about whether you're "tough enough" for politics. It's about staying grounded, connected, and able to keep showing up for the work that brought you to this point.
Building a Campaign Culture That Feels Safe, Fun, and Welcoming
Running for office can feel overwhelming, especially if it's your first time. Between fundraising, door-knocking, and crafting the perfect message, it's easy to overlook something crucial: the culture you're building within your campaign team.
Culture isn't just what happens naturally when people work together. It's something you design on purpose. And for grassroots campaigns running on tight budgets and volunteer power, getting this right can make the difference between a team that burns out and one that thrives.
Know Yourself Before You Run: A Political Self-Audit Guide for First-Time Candidates
Running for office isn't just about having good ideas or wanting to make a difference. It's about understanding who you are, what you bring to the table, and where you might need help.
A political self-audit is your starting point. It's an honest look at your strengths, growth areas, and core values.
Stepping Into the Spotlight: A Guide to Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Feeling like an imposter is incredibly common, especially among people who care deeply about making a difference. But the candidates who lose sleep wondering if they're good enough are often the exact ones public service needs most.
Why Now? Discovering Your Motivation to Enter Politics
Your "why" is your North Star for every aspect of your campaign. It shapes your platform, guides your messaging, helps you stay grounded under pressure, and attracts the right team and supporters who share your vision.