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Continue reading →: Supporting Neurodiversity in the Library Workplace
I’m in the midst of editing book chapters and unable to finish any of the blog posts I have drafted, so this week, I’m sharing some articles I’ve read that are probably worthy of their own in-depth blog posts (and may eventually be). However, perfect is the enemy of the…
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Continue reading →: Supporting Menopause in Libraries for Workplace Wellbeing
I always have multiple blog post drafts/topics I’m kicking around and working on. I really want to finish one on why work is NOT the solution to the loneliness epidemic. This week, an article on BBC caught my attention: “Without support, many menopausal workers are quitting their jobs.” When I…
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Continue reading →: Self-Care for Library Staff, University of Iowa Libraries
I was asked to speak about wellness at our staff meeting at the University of Iowa Libraries this week. This was the first time I had been asked to speak where I work, and I was nervous in a way I hadn’t been nervous when speaking for a very long…
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Continue reading →: Psychological Safety in Libraries and the Veneer of Niceness
I started reading more on the topic of psychological safety due to some recent conversations and it I think it is an important follow up to the post on setting boundaries at work. One particular conversation shined a light on the conflict between psychological safety and the veneer of niceness…
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Continue reading →: Please Join Us for a CORE e-Forum on Workplace Wellness for Library Staff
My colleagues, Margie Sheppard (she/her), University of Kansas Medical Center and Debra Trogdon-Livingston (She/They), Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and I will be hosting an CORE e-forum on Well-being in the Workplace – Creating a Healthy Work Environment in Libraries Tuesday, 4/9/2024 and Wednesday, 4/10/2024. There is no cost to…
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Continue reading →: Setting Boundaries at Work for Personal and Team Wellbeing
Setting boundaries at work is not just a matter of personal preference; it’s an important part of well-being at work for you and your teammates. Setting boundaries helps maintain a healthy work-life balance and ensures long-term well-being. Establishing clear boundaries helps safeguard our mental and emotional health. By setting boundaries…
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Continue reading →: Springing Forward: Preparing for The Impact of Daylight Saving Time on Workplace Wellbeing
The Daylight savings time change is this weekend, and changing the clocks impacts our personal well-being and work. Adjusting the clocks adds more daylight to our evenings, but it can also increase the likelihood of car accidents and mistakes on the road due to disrupted sleep patterns. The shift in…