#book [[Burnt Out]] [[010 Self Development Index]] Good book. Takeaways. - The need to take care of ourselves. Just like other professions taking care of their tools, our tools is our Self. - The journey from Novice to Seasoned practitioner. ## Chapter 6 - Hazard of practice 1. Hazard 1:They Have an Unsolvable Problem That Must Be Solved 2. They hare not "Honors Students" 3. They have Motivational Conflics 4. The Readiness Dance; There is often a readiness gap between them and us 5. Sometimes they project negative feelings onto us 6. Sometimes we cannot help because we are not good enough (fit) 7. They have needs greater than the social service, educational or health system can meet 8. Our inability to say No - The treadmill effect 9. Living in an ocean of stress emotions 10. Ambiguous professional loss - ending before the ending 11. The covert nature of the work 12. Constant empathy, interpersonal sensitivity, and one-way caring 13. Elusive measures of success 14. Normative failure 15. Regulation oversight and control by external, often unknown others 16. Cognitive Deprivation and Boredom 17. Cynical, Critical, Negative Colleagues, and Managers 18. Legal and Ethical Fears 19. Practitioner Emotional Trauma 20. Practitioner physical trauma Different form of Burnout - 7 Sources of Burnout # Balancing Caring for others and caring for self Create condition to sustain professional self - Measuring success - Using process, instead of end goal - Creating our own Green House - The different Self that need to be cared for - 1. Seek out mentors: Mentors can provide guidance, support, and feedback to help practitioners develop their skills and confidence. 2. Build a professional community: Practitioners can build a network of colleagues and peers who can offer support, share resources, and collaborate on projects. 3. Engage in ongoing learning: Practitioners can stay current in their field and build their skills by attending conferences, workshops, and other professional development opportunities. 4. Cultivate a positive work environment: Practitioners can work to create a positive work environment by fostering a culture of collaboration, respect, and support. 5. Engage in self-care: Practitioners must prioritize their own well-being by engaging in regular self-care activities, such as exercise, mindfulness, and hobbies. 6. Seek out supervision: Supervision can provide a space for practitioners to reflect on their work, receive feedback, and gain perspective on challenging cases.