Ruth and Claire discuss techniques for avoiding Burn Out. Claire notes how helpful it is to remember all the things she likes about her job. Ruth seeks inspiration to counter the feeling of burn out: through music or learning about awesome teaching techniques people are doing. Claire is working on looking ahead on the calendar to avoid tasks piling up: noting when there will be more grading or more committee work, etc, and planning for those things not to happen at the same time. Ruth struggles with getting breaks.