Well-Being

What is it about the practice of law that invites loneliness more than other professions? While I am sure there are many additional factors, below are some of the common sources of loneliness that I regularly see in lawyers.

The gotta-have list for everyday carry includes a great bag, a great notebook, a great charger — and a surprise item that is absolutely essential.

Jamie Spannhake | These stress-busting apps make it easy to add meditation and mindfulness practice to your busy day.

Susan Cohodes | For as long as I can remember, I’ve organized my life around a calendar with two sections: football season and waiting for football season.

Recent studies highlight the difficulty of achieving attorney work-life balance — a truth we all know. The studies also make clear that some kind of sustainable balance for lawyers is necessary, and more lawyers believe that now more than ever. ...

Lawyers with attention deficit order may struggle with organization, sustained focus, procrastination, and deadlines due to the unique functioning of the ADD/ADHD brain. Here are a few tactics for dealing with common challenges. In my work as a ...

Stop! Put down that maple-drizzled oat-pecan scone and back away, slowly. Now think: Are those 440 empty calories worth of sugar, fat and carbs truly the best way for a lawyer to refuel in the afternoon? While you chew on that, consider what Jen ...

Jamie Spannhake | Establishing clear boundaries is essential not only for your well-being but to sustain a successful legal career.

Attorney burnout happens when you have no breaks, no delegation, no balance and no support. Learn to mitigate burnout with Jamie Spannakhe.

Becoming a resilient, burnout-proof attorney means prioritizing mental health and getting serious about managing stress. Burnout research highlights ongoing studies and findings related to the nature of burnout, its stages, and methods for ...