It's a stressful time to be a library worker, with increasing demands, public pressure, and rapidly changing environments. This session offers an evidence-based approach to understanding stress, preventing its escalation, and fostering sustainable well-being. Participants will learn practical strategies to build resilience, develop healthier work habits, and achieve a better balance between their professional and personal lives.
Learning Objectives:
Identify the signs and symptoms of chronic stress and explain their impact on personal and organizational well-being.
Apply evidence-based strategies to prevent the accumulation of chronic stress and support sustainable well-being.
Develop a personalized plan to manage stress and maintain balance through proactive, daily practices.
Presenter:
Bobbi L. Newman is a librarian, Certified Wellness Practitioner, workplace well-being consultant, and advocate for healthier, more inclusive, and productive workplaces. She is passionate about fostering environments where individuals and teams not only work but thrive. With nearly a decade of experience, two published books on workplace wellness, and a Certificate in the Science of Well-Being from Yale University, Bobbi’s approach is evidence-based and grounded in real-world experience. She writes for libraries at librarianbyday.net.
Location
Setting: Live Virtual Online via Zoom UNITED STATES