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Continue reading →: Fostering Wellness in the Workplace included in Work-Life Balance book list
I am always delighted to be surprised by a review or inclusion of my book. I saw this while reading the latest American Libraries magazine. Thank you to Allison Escoto for including me in this wonderful list (the complete list is in the current issue). I have this book on…
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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…