April is Stress Awareness Month. We know working in libraries is generally a very rewarding profession, but it definitely can be stressful, too. We have several resources at CMLE that you can explore to work on managing your stress this month, and all year long.

You can also check out this page from the National Alliance on Mental Illness to learn how stress affects you and also get some ideas for ways to reduce your stress.

We have several podcast episodes you can listen to that are full of advice for handling stress while working in a library.

Our Training Tips series includes the article “Stress in the Library Workplace” and provides even more links to resources that can help you manage library stress. (Yes, therapy dogs are included!)

Take a look at all our Stress Management posts to get strategies for reducing your stress at work, including suggestions for audio and meditation tools.

And if all else fails, just look at CMLE Office Dog Lady Grey demonstrating her favorite relaxation technique: napping!