Well-Being

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Chronic Responsibility and Lawyer Burnout: Managing the Stress of Always Being the Responsible One

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."

Jamie Spannhake - January 23, 2026
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The Attorney’s Valentine: Why Professional Stationery Makes the Perfect Gift

The best attorney’s valentine gift is all analog. How do I say I love thee? Let me enumerate the potentialities. I could send you flowers, like it’s 1873. I could take you to dinner, because watching me chew steak is your favorite show. ...

Bull Garlington - January 21, 2026
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Compassionate Professionalism: Learning to Embrace Our Shared Humanity

Don Blackwell makes the case for moving beyond mere "civility" and committing to compassionate professionalism among colleagues, clients and opponents.

Donald Blackwell - January 15, 2026
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Five Ways Attorneys Can Build, Nourish and Replenish This Winter

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 - December 19, 2025
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The Office Holiday Party Preparedness Guide: How to Blend In and Get Out

The office holiday party is here, threatening to send your anxiety into new realms of oh-by-golly, and Bull Garlington is going to hold your hand the whole time.

Bull Garlington - December 4, 2025
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Giving Thanks and Giving Back: 5 Acts of Service to Renew Your Sense of Purpose and Improve Your Well-Being

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

Jamie Spannhake - November 21, 2025
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2025 Analog Gift Guide: Amazing Gifts for the Analog Lawyer In Your Life

Scroll down for a list of Analog Attorney approved gifts that will have your retro-tech friends thanking you for such a remarkably thoughtful present. Probably with a handwritten card in perfect cursive.

Bull Garlington - November 14, 2025
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Seven Ways Lawyers Can Reduce Clients’ Stress

We can't alleviate all the stressors felt by clients in the course of their legal matters, but there are ways stress can be reduced and effectively managed.

Jamie Spannhake - November 12, 2025
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The Uncle Morris Mantra: Key to Success as a Personal Injury Lawyer

Susan Cohodes | Looking back on my career as a PI lawyer, I believe a key to my success was learning the Uncle Morris Mantra.

Susan Cohodes - November 5, 2025
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Take It Outside: 5 Ways to Recharge in Nature This Fall

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.

Jamie Spannhake - October 17, 2025
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