Bobbi L. Newman
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
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”
When I first thought about writing a weekly post with links related to health and wellness I envisioned sort of an annotated biography where I shared some thoughts on how and why the links were important to wellness at work. And maybe selecting a theme for each week. Perfect is the enemy of the good. … Continue reading Workplace Wellness Links for Libraries 1.2, January 13, 2023
This week I presented on the book for an ALA Booklist webinar. If you follow me on social media you know I have some on going brain fog from long COVID. Because of that I opted to record my presentation ahead of time. I used Canva presentations for the first time. I found creating the … Continue reading “Wellness in the Workplace: A Guide for Libraries” Booklist Webinar Recording
Unfortunately, I did not make it to ALA to give these presentations in person. A canceled flight and the overall situation with the airlines and airports meant I felt lucky to get home. I may present these as a webinar later this year for ALA-APA, but I thought I would share them now. I was … Continue reading ALA Presentations on Self Care and Stress Management
The last month has flown by, and it included a much-needed vacation and a weekend getaway to an Airbnb in a small town. I have also been writing the book. A draft of the cover is in! Join the Fostering Wellness in the Library Workplace Facebook group for articles, discussions, and more related to creating a … Continue reading Library Staff Wellness Links Week of June 14
When Work-From-Home Burnout Doesn't Let Up: Expert advice for those caught in a pandemic purgatory of exhaustion and stress burnout can't always be entirely addressed by personal shifts. “It's created as part of a system,” she says. “And you may not be able to yoga and meditate your way out of it.” Sometimes, she adds, you have … Continue reading Library Staff Wellness Links Week of May 17th
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