For Erica Kreisler, Out of School Coordinator, Kansas City of Parks & Recreation, not having notifications buzzing on her phone has been a huge positive.

"When I am off work and home with my family, I am present with no interruptions of constant emails," said Kreisler. "My job makes it a point to be present at home/with family. Work things can be addressed/answered the next day. Obviously, if there are emergencies, we take care of it."

Nikki Mills, Program Manager, Vineyard Community Center, says her team has accountability in place where they check in on each other regularly.

"We will often go for walks around our building," said Mills. "We never feel like we have time—but we are grateful for the mental break."

At home, Mills will get up 30 minutes earlier to have some quiet time to herself at least three times per week.

"The benefit of the stillness has come to outweigh the early alarm," she said.

What are some of your top tips for self-care?

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Courtesy of NAA.