MSW Advisee Resources

Self-Care Is a Necessity, Not a Trend

As social workers, we understand the person-in-environment perspective, but we can sometimes forget that we are also people in environments—constantly affected by what is happening around us.

The version of self-care centered on buying the newest product or finding an instant route to relaxation isn’t particularly useful here. Instead, I encourage you to think about real self-care: making space to notice what you need, establishing boundaries, caring for yourself, seeking support, and changing circumstances that are not sustainable when you can.

Real self-care can be work. And sometimes it requires support from a trained professional. Please seek the help you need to care for yourself.

Time Management Is a Learned Skill

It is easy to fall into the trap of believing that some people are just more organized or just better at managing their time. But organization and time management are skills—and skills can be learned, practiced, adjusted, and relearned as our circumstances change.

I’m always working on them too.

The resources below offer different ways to think about time, workload, and planning, along with practical strategies you can experiment with. You do not need to implement every strategy. Find the approaches that work for your brain, responsibilities, and life.

Progress ≠ Perfection.

Please note: My inclusion of a resource does not constitute an endorsement of any products, apps, books, or services discussed within it.