A theme that comes up a lot during Social Work Month and Social Work Week is the impact of working in such a high-stress field and navigating what sometimes feels like impossibly high caseloads. So I’m going to share some boundaries I try to maintain in my practice to stave off the burnout. I’m not perfect, and these boundaries are hard work, but the effort to implement and maintain them are what truly counts.

You’ve identified areas you want to make changes in and have set goals for how you’re going to achieve this. Now let’s talk about how to stay motivated in order to achieve those goals.

Need a change to your daily routine but are unsure where to start?