Attorney Work-Life Balance

Jay Harrington | I experimented with all kinds of productivity “hacks” and most were more trouble than they were worth.

If you ask most lawyers what productivity looks like, the answer is predictable, says Karen Skinner. More hours. Faster turnaround. More, more, more. But what if better productivity means doing less, not more?

Jamie Spannhake | As spring arrives, there’s a natural pull toward resetting and thinking about what we want to add or improve. But it’s equally important to consider what we have and what's working. Here are five ways to build gratitude into ...

Jamie Spannhake | Boredom isn’t wasted time. It’s a biological recovery process. Reintroducing it even in small ways can improve creativity, balance and long-term sustainability in legal work.

Jamie Spannhake says change often feels like a problem to solve, or an obstacle to overcome. But the real obstacle is our belief that things will remain the same. Here are five ways to handle change gracefully and with less stress.

Generic wellness advice often fails lawyers because it ignores context, says Jamie Spannhake. “Reduce stress” and “improve work-life balance” assume stress is the same. It isn’t.

Being "the responsible one" is often a source of pride for lawyers, says Jamie Spannhake. But constant responsibility can cause chronic stress. Thankfully, there are ways to deal with the health effects beyond "do yoga better."

As we enter another year, we don’t need to create more pressure for ourselves. Jamie Spannhake has five ways to use this season to restore and build energy for the new year.

Jamie Spannhake | This Thanksgiving season, consider how acts of service, large or small, can strengthen both your community and your own well-being.

It's not all about leaf-peeping. Jamie Spannhake explains that getting outside supports mental clarity, physical well-being, and resilience as we head into winter.