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Banish Burnout
April 21, 2008

Library professionals are no strangers to burnout. Indeed, the high demands of our work are sure to take a toll sooner or later. If you're feeling the effects of burnout, it's time to prioritize your well-being and recharge your batteries.

• Running on Empty: Dealing with Burnout in the Library Setting - This article from LIScareer.com is a must-read for preventing, identifying, and coping with burnout.
• Return to the roots of your passion in the Why do you love libraries? discussion.
• This month's I'm Curious, George provides sound advice on how to Beat the Winter Blues.
• Improving Co-Worker Relationships - If workplace politics are getting you down, picking up tools for interpersonal interactions from this course can help.
• Feeling the tension? Check out a course on Stress Management. People who are paragons of peace seem impervious to stress, but really they just manage it well!

Even when you love what you do, burnout can occasionally trickle in. Remember, it's a good feeling when you can look forward to going to work. Be kind to yourself: take time to refocus your priorities, prevent exhaustion, and banish burnout!

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