We all know that life as a high school counselor means wearing many hats, juggling multiple tasks simultaneously, and all the while advocating the what and why of your job responsibilities to different stakeholders. With so much on your plate, burnout is a real threat that you have to actively fight against. Setting boundaries that help you maintain a positive work-life balance is critical to success. Your love for students will inevitably tempt you to ignore all the physical, emotional, and mental cues that you're doing too much. As your #1 counselor fan girl, I'm here to tell you that work-life balance matters, for both you and your students.