As I have continued exploring wellness practices, there is so much to learn and explore and much to be wary of when engaging with specific parts of the community and industry. One is how wellness culture can disparage conventional medicine. The Wellness Industry Is Sneaking Medication Stigma Back Into the Mainstream — & Here’s How … Continue reading Workplace Wellness News of Note, May 26, 2023
Author: Bobbi Newman
Workplace Wellness for Libraries, May 19, 2023
It looks like burnout is the theme of this weeks articles. If you haven't already explored the 6 causes of burnout take a look at some of these articles before reading the links below. 6 Causes of Burnout, and How to Avoid Them, The 6 Leading Causes of Employee Burnout, If You Want to Fix … Continue reading Workplace Wellness for Libraries, May 19, 2023
ALA 2023 Annual Conference Presentations
I am happy to share I will be presenting twice at ALA Annual in Chicago. Fortunately, Chicago is only a short drive or train right away, so unlike last year when I was stuck in ORD and couldn't make it to DC or home, I should be there. I am hopeful of getting through this … Continue reading ALA 2023 Annual Conference Presentations
Workplace Wellness Links for Libraries May 12, 2023
I cannot recommend the Maintenance Phase podcast enough if you're looking to unpack your beliefs around health and wellness and examine how health myths are formed. It has a lighthearted but not safe for work tone and uses data to break things down. I listened to an old episode this weekend on Workplace Wellness programs. … Continue reading Workplace Wellness Links for Libraries May 12, 2023
Call for Chapter Proposals “A Manager’s Guide to Creating a Flourishing Workplace: Strategies for Fostering Wellness in Libraries”
About the Book A Manager's Guide to Creating a Flourishing Workplace: Strategies for Fostering Wellness in Libraries will be edited by Bobbi L. Newman and published by ALA Editions. This book is a comprehensive guide that offers practical strategies and insights for library managers to foster holistic wellness among their staff. This book goes beyond … Continue reading Call for Chapter Proposals “A Manager’s Guide to Creating a Flourishing Workplace: Strategies for Fostering Wellness in Libraries”
Workplace Wellness Links May 5, 2023
A Two-Minute Burnout Checkup ...there are three core attributes of burnout: First, we feel exhausted and as though we have no energy to do good work. Second, we feel cynical and have negative attitudes toward our projects. We also experience a sense of disassociation from those projects and from the people around us, whether coworkers, … Continue reading Workplace Wellness Links May 5, 2023
Workplace Wellness Links, April 21, 2023
We made it through the coldest and darkest part of the year, at least here in Iowa. It definitely feels like Spring. I have continued to see improvements in my long covid brain fog. As we see warmer and longer days I'm hopeful I will have the energy to regularly share links each week. Although … Continue reading Workplace Wellness Links, April 21, 2023