Scout leaders are notorious for volunteering and over-committing. We like to say and hear the word YES! Leaders often get burnout when they over-commit to anything. ScouterStan explains how to help prevent burnout by keeping the “Rule of Five” in balance. 

The Rule of Five

      (1) Family – That’s your family and friends you would consider family. 

      (2) Faith – Putting God in your life will help give it purpose and meaning.

      (3) Career – Using your skills to pay the bills.

      (4) Self – Taking time for your self, downtime is important.

      (5) Others – Helping others become better people and doing good turns for them. 

It’s natural for each person to rearrange their own Rule of Five. However, the list is the same and no one of the five is more important than any other. The perception of burnout happens quickly when there is an imbalance of one or more of these. Balancing these five priorities and helping others balance their commitments, makes everyone happier people. Always remember you can say NO (politely) and still help find someone who is able to say yes. Just think about the Rule of Five before committing yourself or others to anything.