10 Tips to Avoid Burnout as a Social Worker || Social Work Scrapbook Ep.42

Hi everyone--It is officially my tenth year as a social worker and now I am spilling all my tips, beginning with ten tricks to avoid burnout.

Burnout is something that is not new to me.  I have worked within foster care, juvenile correctional facilities and schools.  Whenever we work with new populations, we need to take care of ourselves even more through the learning curve associated with the change.

This year has been particularly tough on me as I have taken on a new role as a high school social worker.



Watch the video HERE for my top 10 tips and ways that I have prevented burning out in the field of social work.

1- Start a AM routine to recharge yourself

my routine consists of meditation, morning pages and coffee of course.

2 - Rest and relax & don't feel guilty for it.

3- Take Mental Health Days

not a sick day, a day for you to take care of yourself.

4- Delegate

Time yourself and your biggest tasks as work.  Is there any way you can streamline this process, and possibly get some help from colleagues and staff.

Having trouble letting go of responsibilities as work--try delegating at home.  There are endless amount of services that are meant to make life easier -- use them

5- Be future focused

It does not have to be a lavish trip or vacation...plan lunch with your bff or sister.

6- Get Out

Do not underestimate the wonderful energy that is ready and available to us via nature.

7- Music

Let loose and listen to your favorite songs as well as new music.

8- See the Good all around you!

9- Get serious & plan out your self care 

I mentioned a self care plan that is gold!  Look for it and join the community at www.cultivatedhealer.com

10-  Professional Development

Seek trainings that you find interesting


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